"LUNATIVO" MOON TV. ALL MOON. ALL THE TIME''

Four months to design and build. Entirely handmade from maple, brass, Lucite and steel. Not a single re-purposed part- right down to the handmade antennae.

An homage to the iconic 1959 Philco "Predicta". Now here with a completely original base unit design, as well as an original top deck design. It features a vintage-styled, "on-off" switch with pilot light in the double-antennae. All designed and hand-built.

Hand painted in matte cream white and iridescent honey maple which glows with a golden hue.

The Illuminated Moon is a 3D LED unit (a commercial unit) with a wireless remote that is contained in a hidden compartment in the base unit. Multi-color and brightness controls are in the hand unit. The 3D Moon slowly rotates inside the "TV Screen" at a hypnotic 1 RPM.

The front of the base features a vintage fabric in black, gray, gold and tan. In the center is a large convex lens behind which an illuminated image of "Gort" appears. There is a 3D moire fabric in front of Gort that makes the image swirl and move as if it were broadcast in a vintage black and white TV screen. To the right is an illuminated "LUNATIVO" logo behind Lucite.

In the rear of the base unit, there is an LED spot light (behind a Lucite dome) which illuminates the wall to dramatic effect, creating it's own back wash glow on the wall. This effect is always seen in product photography but never available in the actual piece. The rear light can be natural white or dichroic purple with an orange halo. The "Fins" on the left side are available in either silver or white ( boht colors are shown).

The Base Unit is completed by hand carved, Scandinavian-style legs.

One of a kind and never to be duplicated. A completely original "Atomic Age" Masterpiece. Art Donovan. Donovan Design.

Available on 1stDibs.
https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/decorative-objects/sculptures/abstract-sculptures/art-donovan-kinetic-illuminated-moon-tv-sculpture-midcentury-atomic-age/id-f_15308851/

"Event Horizon" by Art Donovan. Artist. Created before the historic photo of the Black Hole was published. Here, a new category which can best be described as, "Modern Scientific".

Years of art and industrial design experience influence Donovan's new collection of evocative, sculptural lights.
Intriguing geometry and a streamlined surface support the multiple, Industrial details. The 'Event Horizon' comfortably fits within the "Industrial / Steampunk" aesthetic, understandably , as Donovan is considered the world's foremost authority on the visual genre having pioneered the movement and continues to do so with retro-futurism

Here with the 'Event Horizon', the warm hand-stained hardwoods and hand satin-ed brass are featured often in Donovan's work and are considered his proprietary hallmarks. The Event Horizon features a Lucite globe supporting arcs of bronze and brass. Curved plates reflect and refract the light of the globe bulb, then concealed gracefully behind two brass disks, both front and back. "Event Horizon", alludes to the mysterious, unseen light of a "Black Hole". The post is of deep slate gray, solid maple resting on a 24kt gold-plated and black matte, maple base plate .

Writer Simone Cortez Gray calls Donovan's new collection;
"A remarkable example of Donovan's genius for employing contemporary geometry with striking retro-futuristic elements!".

The globe bulb is obscured front and back by a circular "veils" of bronze and the light echoes back and forth in the gold and glass reflections. An orbital kind of movement is nicely implied by the shield's different diameters and materials- Solid bronze on top and a hexagonal brass mesh in front. A forward trajectory pierces the glass globe like an arrow.

Smoked gray maple. 24K plated brass and bronze.

As senior designer for Donald Deskey Association in NYC, Art Donovan was deeply influenced by his conversations with Deskey about the Golden Age of Art Deco and the visual foundations of what was to become known as Mid-Century Modern, a major influence on the 1939 New York World's Fair as Deskey himself created graphic design for the historic event.

"1939" /The Future Arrives.
Reminiscent of an architectural model, this contemporary illuminated design from Donovan's new handmade, sculptural collection is, of course, inspired by the iconic World's Fair 'Trylon and Perisphere'. Translated here with new, graphically sculptural additions into a thoroughly unique, illuminated work. "Saturn" glows from the bulb light itself and is complimented by precise rings that are hand painted on razor-thin Lucite. The curved, hexagonal "Sail" is pierced at the top of the Trylon and it eludes to the Kinetic, futuristic sweep of an aeronautical wing. The geometric planes on the bottom left are an Art Deco element and render a perfectly natural extension of the original architecture itself. "1939/ The Future Arrives" is hand finished in "Raw Titanium"-Donovan's proprietary color and technique, in addition to all polished nickel details. The horizontal arm with the Saturn globe violates the Trylon with a spherical echo on the opposite side. (Please note the mathematical progression in size of the three spherical shapes.)
The sculpture stands on a clear Lucite deck which is a perfect 55 degree ellipse.
No other shape could compliment as well. Maple. Bronze, brass and glass. handcrafted from raw materials. A work that strives to inspire. A reminder of a time filled with promise soon to be re-ignited by the mutual collaborations of art, contemporary science and astronomical achievements.

Shape trumps ornament in this evolutionary Steampunk design.

Jewel-like points of illumination.

Dead Matte Black. Brass. Polycarbonate. Steel. Maple hardwood. Glass. Three slowly rotating planets (clockwork mechanisms) in the glass dome glow from U.V. bulbs. Black body is 4.5" thick . Crown is 24" dia. Read the full story of it's inspiration on my "Links" tab.

Designed and hand made by Art Donovan.

The Ravi Palace. 6' tall x 2' wide. A full description of the sculpture can be seen here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/94702635/Ravi-Palace-Steampunk-Pendant-Device-by-Art-Donovan

Close up detail.

Close up detail of dome.

The 'Arc Light' features a unique and proprietary approach to the solar armillary sphere as illuminated device.

A heavily rusted, riveted gimbal ring with matte gray maple, brass and rich mahogany details.

Entirely hand painted. 40 watt bulb.

Designed and built by Art Donovan

Part armillary sphere, part radio telescope. Modern and antique astronomy as illuminated sculpture. Science-y looking.

Entirely hand made components throughout: Poplar, Mahogany. Polycarbonate, Glass and Brass.

26" tall x 11" dia. sphere.

Four points of light: 60 watt equivalent LED spot in front, 40 watt globe, LED pilot light and a 40 watt/spiral tubular bulb inside the base.

Vintage rotary dimmer switch in front.

Designed and Hand Made by Art Donovan.

One of a kind.

The Shiva Mandala. My most complex work to date.

The Center is hand painted and duplicated from an ancient astrolabe created in 1291 by Muhammad Ali Bakr, the great Persian scientist. Ancient Persian text is inscribed in gold and the Rete is hand cut polycarbonate (translucent).

The Shiva slowly rotates @ 1RPM. A 24 hour clock with masonic, past master compasses and mariners' quadrant has a swinging pendulum with a holographic, All Seeing Eye. The skull is full-sized and supported in a handmade mahogany gimbal with brass rods.

Masonic symbology throughout the design beginning with the Past Master's 'Square and Quadrant' on the top. The Quadrant is the actual swinging pendulum for the 24 hour clock and features a holographic "All Seeing Eye" in the center.

Designed and entirely hand made by Art Donovan. Featured at both the historic Oxford Museum Steampunk exhibition, The National Watch and Clock Museum and The Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul, South Korea.

Just a close up of the main center "planet" of the Shiva Mandala. Based upon the 13th century astrolabe created by the legendary Persian scientist, Muhammad Ibn Ali Bakr. All hand made and hand painted materials.

The lower planet on the Shiva Mandala.Cramiometer in plaster, brass and mahogany.

Custom designed and hand painted 24 hour clock with masonic pendulum. Featuring a holographic All Seeing Eye.

Featured sculpture at the National Watch and Clock Museum, Lancaster, Pa.

A commissioned work and my most complex piece to date. To be installed in restored antique barn in Sag Harbor, NY.

The Grand Master is 6' tall x 4' wide with a double-sided center disk. Over three months to design, build and paint. Oversized, hand machined brass bolts. Solid Mahogany body. A Moon Phase clock in center with back lit, hand painted moon icons.

There are 5-48" diameter horizontal brass rings surrounding the disk.

The two clockworks (with sweep second hands) on the right are calibrated in special increments:

(Top/Right) The time it takes the light from the Moon to reach the earth in seconds. Avg. 1.25 seconds.

(Bottom/Right) The time it takes the light from the Sun to reach the earth in minutes. Avg. 8.3 minutes

The swinging brass pendulum is back-lit with a U.V. bulb.

The hand painted moon is rendered in translucent dyes, plaster and heavy acrylic medium. It was inspired by a digitally enhanced Nasa image.

Twin 41" diameter convex lenses cover both the entire front and back faces. The gimbal and round bezel are painted in matte,zinc gray with the top unit in matte black and amber tinted glass.

Featured sculpture at the National Watch and Clock Museum, Lancaster, Pa.

A commissioned work and my most complex piece to date.

The Grand Master is 6' tall x 4' wide with a double-sided center disk. Over three months to design, build and paint. Over sized, hand machined brass bolts. Solid Mahogany body. A Moon Phase clock in center with back lit, hand painted moon icons.

The two clockworks (with sweep second hands) on the right are calibrated in special increments:
(Top/Right) The time it takes the light from the Moon to reach the earth in seconds. Avg. 1.25 seconds.

(Bottom/Right) The time it takes the light from the Sun to reach the earth in minutes. Avg. 8.3 minutes

The swinging brass pendulum is back lit with a U.V. bulb. There are 5-48" dia. brass rings surrounding the disk.

The hand painted moon (reverse side) is rendered in translucent dyes, acrylic medium and plaster on fiberglass and hand-carved for greater translucency of the craters. The coloration was inspired by a digitally enhanced NASA image.

Twin 41" diameter convex lenses cover both the front and back faces. The gimbal and round bezel are painted in zinc gray. The top unit is finished in matte black with the amber-tinted glass slabs being inspired by 'HAL' in '2001 A Space Odyssey'.

Designed and entirely hand made by Art Donovan for Donovan Design, Southampton, NY.
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Featured sculpture at the National Watch and Clock Museum, Lancaster, Pa.

A commissioned work and my most complex piece to date. To be installed in restored antique barn in Sag Harbor, NY.

The Grand Master is 6' tall x 4' wide with a double-sided center disk. Over three months to design, build and paint. Oversized, hand machined brass bolts. Solid Mahogany body. A Moon Phase clock in center with back lit, hand painted moon icons.

The two clockworks on the right are calibrated in special increments:

(Top) The time it takes the light from the Moon to reach the earth in seconds. Avg. 1.25 seconds. (Bottom) The time it takes the light from the Sun to reach the earth in minutes. Avg. 8.3 minutes

The swinging brass pendulum is back lit with a U.V. bulb.

The hand painted moon is rendered in translucent dyes and was inspired by a digitally enhanced Nasa image.

Twin 41" convex lenses cover both the front and back faces. The gimbal and round bezel are painted in zinc gray with the top unit in matte black.

Designed and entirely hand made by Art Donovan for Donovan Design, Southampton, NY

Tesla Pendant Light.

This is a custom variation of our Tesla Wall Lamp.

Maintaining the visual equity of our original wall lamp, this pendant has two additional LED spot lights on either side of the glass globe.

The high intensity LED spot lights cast the illumination downward like MR-16 track lights-creating dramatic pools of light on the floor.

The globe has a half-gold bulb which directs light upward to wash the ceiling with an ambient light.

This lamp configuration works exceptionally well in both residential and commercial/hospitality settings.

Shown as 17" tall x 14" wide x 8" deep.

Black mahogany with solid brass details.

For design inspiration, I used the "James Webb Space Telescope" (lifting off in 2018). The shape of the telescope's, layered sun shields and it's 18 hexagonal mirrors were translated here into a slim, rectangular body with corner lights and an illuminated central disk.

The body of the lamp is finished in hand-rubbed graphite and has a subtle metallic sheen in dark neutral gray. The fins are matte black and the details are hand polished brass.

The Central control Panel features a "Magic Eye" illuminated by hidden ultra violet bulbs. The 'Magic Eye' was a visual tuning device used in RCA radios built in the 1930's. Vintage rotary dimmer knobs and toggle switches with indicator bulbs create fully adjustable lighting for all 12 interior bulbs- with the added bonus of being fun to operate and with a great tactile sensation. The hidden LED Up-Lights wash the ceiling with bright, diffused ambient room light. The Central Disk creates a diffused down light and the Corner Spot Lights create bright task illumination. All bulbs may be operated independently.

Currently on exhibit at the National Watch and Clock Museum, Lancaster, Pa. and featured in Asia'a first Steampunk museum exhibition: Seoul, South Korea.

Solid brass, frosted globe and mahogany.
(hand made,moon phase clock is additional).

Designed and built by Art Donovan.

Our most popular Steampunk table lamp- Iconic and the first of it's kind.

Entirely hand carved mahogany and poplar with no re-claimed components. Adjustable dual-light.

Designed and built by Art Donovan

Tripod Lamp. Pine. Mahogany. Brass and Glass.

Prior to being sold, this design was featured in both the first U.S. Steampunk exhibit in 2008 and again in Oxford, 2009.

Here, these two photos depict each location. (Inset Photo: The Museum of the History of Science, Oxford, during the world's first museum exhibit of Steampunk art + design October, 2009).

A pendulum light is below the top unit in deep amber

Heavy natural patina on an antique iron base.

The glass globe, appearing to float, is illuminated in the interior and also up-lit by an LED MR-16 bulb hidden in base.

Solid brass with an illuminated crystal skull. Many points of light. Designed and hand made by Art Donovan. See "Press" section for BBC interviews featuring this piece at the Oxford Museum exhibition.

Detail of the Electric Skull controls.

Our Steampunk lighting and illuminated sculptures are among the most lauded and recognizable in the genre.

Featured at all three museum exhibitions; Bridgehampton, Oxford and Seoul, South Korea.

Shown here: Detail of the "radio antenna" light from the "Captain Jacques" table light.

A commissioned illuminated sculpture. The entire work including the table mount is hand made and hand painted.

For a complete description and details, go to the "Links" section and open "#10. Raven's Chamber."

Art Donovan 2015

Hand carved Poplar. Bronze. Glass, Many lights.

Featured at the world's first Steampunk exhibition at The Museum of the History of Science at the University of Oxford, UK.Designed and hand made by Art Donovan

Full image.

One of the most iconic Steampunk designs in my collection and one of the very earliest that I rendered in the genre.

Featured on the cover of "The Art of Steampunk" by Art Donovan and also displayed at The Museum of the History of Science, The University of Oxford, UK.

Resides in a private collection, NYC.

Glass and brass. Designed and hand made by Art Donovan. Tribute lamp to one of the great heros of science.

Close up of illuminated eye.

Maple, Bronze and Polycarbonate. May be suspended outdoors in a variety of ways. Heavy rust finish. Designed and handmade by Art Donovan

Steel. Mahogany. Hand made clock hands. Designed and made by Art Donovan. A unique clock featuring both antique and modern design elements

The First Steampunk table lamp ever produced- 2007.
When it was first published it received a great amount of attention in the trade press because of it's unique design and finish. Since that time it has spawned an entire industry of industrial-styled table lamps.

It remains one of our best-selling table lamps.

Four points of adjustment. Acid washed brass.

Designed and hand made by Art Donovan

Created for the Gin Palace, NYC. With an antique filament bulb on the bottom and a moving gas flame bulb on the top, the 221B is a dramatic choice for indoor or outdoor lanterns.

Shown here in matte warm gray, black and satin brass.

The gas flame bulb has a polished concave disk to reflect the moving filament- which is a very effective, visual alternative to a historical gas flame lamp.
Designed and hand made by Art Donovan

Lamp "On".

Gentle ogee edges on both top and bottom disks. Hand brushed in 8 layers of low satin stain to a deep 'java' color.

The lamp face has concentric rings of varying depths carved into it's surface. The light from the shielded bulb catches and illuminates the edges of the disks.

The steel clock face is finished in a matte, zinc gray with hand-made clock hands in matte electric blue and a gold leaf star on the sweep second hand.

Weathered brass and satin brass details. 40 watt globe.

Solid hand carved mahogany, brass, glass, bronze. Designed and Handmade by Art Donovan. Featured in The Museum of the History of Science at the University of Oxford, UK

Solid mahogany, brass, glass, bronze. Designed and Hand Made by Art Donovan

"Watchman"

Heavy faux rust finish on solid maple. Brass and glass.

The overall shape is taken from a rococo scroll. But re-imagined as an abstract mechanical form.
Brass shielded bulb and globe on the crown.

Working weather gauges.

The "Parrish Carriage III" (above) has a working clock under the glass bubble . Solid Mahogany, Brass and Bronze Mesh. The Parrish I and II (center and bottom) have hand painted designs with esoteric symbols. My favorite "sister" wall light. Solid walnut. Acid Washed Brass. Glass. Custom Clock Face and Hands. Designed, Hand Made, Hand Painted, Signed + Dated by Art Donovan

Front View

A unique variation on our popular Parrish Carriage series. Custom timepiece mounted on the side of the wall mount. Weathered brass details with ebonized walnut.

Parrish Carriage II. Sister Wall Lantern. Magnifying lens in front of bulb. Acid washed brass.

Parrish Carriage I. Sister Wall Lantern. Hand painted esoteric symbols in gold leaf. Acid washed brass.

The original Steampunk design by Art Donovan, 2007, featured in the world's first Steampunk Art exhibition in August 2008 and again at The Museum of the History of Science, Oxford University, UK. One of the most influential and highly imitated steampunk lamp designs in the genre.

Also, See the new Model #2 in the thumbnails here. It features a larger dome with a modified, perforated shield on the flame bulb and added details.

Brass. Glass. Iron. Antique electrical cord.

One-Of-A-Kind. SOLD.

Two sided lamp for researcher and assistant. U.V. bulb for fluorescing organic samples. Adjustable table with two magnifiers. Mahogany, Brass finish in antique microscope gold. Engraved brass plate. Designed and entirely hand made by Art Donovan

Two sided lamp for researcher and assistant. U.V. bulb for fluorescing organic samples. Adjustable table with two magnifiers. Mahogany, Brass finish in antique microscope gold. Engraved brass plate. Designed and entirely hand made by Art Donovan

Custom pendant lamps built for the historic Masonic Lodge in Sag Harbor, NY . This building located at 200 Main St. was commissioned by the whaling captain Benjamin Huntting, in 1845.

With both contemporary and antique influences, these unique pendants were pure 'form following function.'

The top deck houses (2) LED spot lights which wash the 25ft. ceiling with ambient illumination. The bottom deck has (4) LED spot lights which create pools of light on the lodge floor. An additional (adjustable) spot light on the top deck illuminates the pediment mural, left and right

The middle of the lamp features a globe bulb with (2) round, decorative diffusers and gives the lamp a balanced visual "center".

Colors and finishes were kept neutral as not to compete with the colorful mural artwork.

Matte Gray maple hardwood, 24K gold-finished brass, matte black steel and white details.

The "sail" at the bottom(white polycarbonate) hides bulb glare.

24" tall x 9" sq. May be specified to any height and dimensions.

Designed and entirely handmade by Art Donovan, Southampton, NY

Solid brass and glass. Antique electrical cord. Featured in the world's very first Steampunk art exhibition, 2008

Hand painted moon phases. Custom brass hands.

This pair of hand made wall lamps feature hand painted, iluminated lampshades that glow in natural tones of a full moon at rising.

The rococo posts of the two lamps are mirror images of each other and are made of solid bronze and cast acrylic. The overall height is 33".

The illuminated lamp shade is 13" in diameter and 5" deep with the sides of the shade painted in what we call, "Museum Blue" (textured, translucent tones of burnt umber and pthalo blue). Signed and Dated by Art Donovan.

Contemporary designs informed by antique technology and Steampunk.

The pendant devices is may be suspended in a number of ways:
*Using our custom ceiling medallion as a pendant light
*Mounted on the wall as a wall lamp by using our wall plate and projecting arm.
(This method allows the lamp to function as both ambient pendant lights and wall washing track lights.)

The pendants use a combination of high intensity LED bulbs, CFL bulbs and decorative incandescent bulbs.

The Steampunk Weather Station. Modded light bulbs, naturally weathered brass, perforated brass bulb shade, mahogany, weather instruments and steel. 31" tall with three gauges on the base for time, temperature and humidity.

The Steampunk Weather Station. Modded light bulbs, naturally weathered brass, perforated brass bulb shade, mahogany, weather instruments and steel. 31" tall with three gauges on the base for time, temperature and humidity.

The Steampunk Weather Station. Modded light bulbs, naturally weathered brass, perforated brass bulb shade, mahogany, weather instruments and steel. 31" tall with three gauges on the base for time, temperature and humidity.

Extremely thin wire ring in acid washed brass. Hand made clock hands

Heavy faux rust. Brass. Hand made clock hands.. 34" in diameter. Minimalist Steampunk design.

Solid mahogany and marine-grade mahogany ply. Unlacquered, acid washed brass. Glass. Designed for Yacht Staterooms or any high salt air environment. May be post mounted on board for stability. Designed and hand made by Art Donovan

Looking as if it was discovered in an middle eastern archaeological dig, the Ram Horn Lantern features a rough, hand made lens, (with phosphorescent pigments), heavy iron patina and hand carved, ram horns with a worn leather strap. One of a kind.

Contemporary designs informed by antique technology and steampunk.

The pendant devices is may be suspended in a number of ways:
*Using our custom ceiling medallion as a pendant light
*Mounted on the wall as a wall lamp by using our wall plate and projecting arm.
(This method allows the lamp to function as both ambient pendant lights and wall washing track lights.)

The pendants use a combination of high intensity LED bulbs, CFL bulbs and decorative incandescent bulbs.

Contemporary designs informed by antique technology and steampunk.

The pendant devices is may be suspended in a number of ways:
*Using our custom ceiling medallion as a pendant light
*Mounted on the wall as a wall lamp by using our wall plate and projecting arm.
(This method allows the lamp to function as both ambient pendant lights and wall washing track lights.)

The pendants use a combination of high intensity LED bulbs, CFL bulbs and decorative incandescent bulbs.

hybrid design of our Parrish Carriage Wall Lantern with unusual details. Maple, Bronze, Brass, Steel and Glass.

A unique pair of small table lamps- accent lamps, actually. The electric candle contained inside the glass globe has the authentic color, size and actual physical movement of an actual candle flame. The base is mahogany with tarnished brass. The lamps boast a vintage, industrial aesthetic. Designed and handmade by Art Donovan

After being immersed in the art and design of "Steampunk" for the past 9 years, it was inevitable that the styling would show up in my lighting design.

Pictured here is the Oxford Station Wall Lamp. It is a Limited Edition design in hand blown glass, solid brass and mahogany.

The body is acid-washed mahogany and the metal details are bronzed brass. The wood and metal components may be custom specified in any color of finish. It is shown here with an Edison reproduction bulb, of which there are many unique styles that may be used. Lamping may up to 100 watts, if desired

Dimensions: 26" tall x 12" wide with a 16" projection.

Each piece is signed and dated by Art Donovan.

Entirely hand made and hand painted with glowing Eye and Moon. Moving candle flames. One of a kind.

LED pilot light behind the armillary sphere.

Moon Tower.

A haunting, glowing crescent moon light- 22" diameter.

For outdoor, semi-covered locations. Three (3) Phillips LED bulbs inside- Dimmable.

Mounts like a standard outdoor post lantern.

Designed and hand made by Art Donovan