this was the first version of the 'bent lamp' (click here to see current version), i used a found lamp base and bought off-the-shelf lamp parts, a ceramic fixture and a frosted cap bulb and installed an in-cord dimmer switch. i am still trying to find a better base as the wooden bowl version is quite nice (see image at my site), it is a bit unstable. so far i have sold a grand total of 3 (all to friends at work) and gave away 4. i still like this lamp a lot and hope to come up with a new version soon.