Michael Adams Artist
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Metalworker and furniture maker Michael Adams of Aurora Studios is considered the master artisan today in the fabrication of Dirk Van Erp-style hammered copper lamps with mica shades. The copper bases and the copper trim of the shades are intricately hand hammered, as was the custom in the early-1900s when Dirk Van Erp was making similar lamps. The arms supporting the shade are attached to the base with copper rivets. The support brackets on the shade are also riveted to the shade framing pieces with copper rivets.
Note: I spoke with Michael Adams on December 19, 2006, and had a wonderful conversation with him. I found out, unfortunately, that he has scaled down his operation and no longer produces the copper and mica lamps. He is concentrating on architectural type commissions. I can't blame him for slowing down somewhat, but it is sad to know that there will be no more Michael Adams copper and mica lamps. - Al Anthony.