In sleepy Cabuya, on the beach at the southern 
	end of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, Swiss artist Claudia Bassauer creates tropical 
	lighting using natural materials such as driftwood, leaves, bamboo, shells, and handmade 
	papers.  Claudia Bassauer tropical lamps are available in many shapes, sizes, and colors.  
	Claudia Bassauer's lamps are inspired by the jungles, rainforests, and beaches surrounding 
	her studio in Cabuya, Costa Rica, between the small town of Montezuma, Costa Rica and the 
	Cabo Blanco National Park.
Tropic Illuminations

Standing or Hanging Cones

Cones or "huts" made with wood or bamboo are available in many colors and styles. They can be created as hanging lamps, standing lamps with wood or stone bases, wood-mounted wall sconces, or as shades to be used with the open end either up or down. Also available without lamps. Typical cone size is 30 cm long by 18 cm diameter; custom sizes are possible.

Wall-mounted Sconces

Sconces start with an evocative piece of driftwood or fallen wood from the forest, from which wings or sails emerge on wood or bamboo frames. Sconces can be designed for flat walls or corners, in different sizes, shapes and colors.

Wall or Ceiling-mounted Domes

Domes or "flowers" hang on flat walls and may be used as ceiling lamps. They provide a soft colored glow, and cast star-shaped beams of light onto the wall or ceiling behind. 20 cm or 40 cm diameters.

Free-standing Tepees

Tepee lamps are free-standing tripods containing one or more bulbs for a subtle, vertical illumination. Tepees can be any size, typically at least one meter high.

Unique Free-form Sculptures

Claudia Bassauer specializes in whimsical forms inspired by gnarled pieces of driftwood and the shapes of wings, sails, flowers and luxuriant tropical leaves. No two pieces are alike.

Candle Holders

Sand-filled votive-candle holders provide soft romantic lighting for outdoor dining or indoor atmosphere.




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All designs © 2007 - 2008 Claudia Bassauer