Moroccan Desk Lantern

AutoCAD drawing set with 3ds Max/Arnold renders, 2025
A fabrication-ready brass-and-glass desk lantern inspired by Moroccan metalwork. I modeled the full assembly in AutoCAD and produced a four-sheet drawing package with dimensions, sections, and joinery details. The render explores warm brass, glass, and the way the perforated band throws light.
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Software: AutoCAD, 3ds Max (Arnold) Lighting: warm key + internal point light
Output: 1280×720, 1000 frames @ 30fps Materials: brass, stained colourful glass, wood base

Drawing Set (Sheets 01–04)

Sheet 01 — Plan, elevations, isometric, materials
Sheet 01 — Full lantern plan & elevations
Sheet 02 — Brass case geometry and Section A–A
Sheet 02 — Brass case geometry & Section A–A
Sheet 03 — Stand and circular base with isometric
Sheet 03 — Stand & base plans with isometrics
Sheet 04 — Ornament, jump rings, glass sheet details
Sheet 04 — Ornament, jump rings & glass sheet
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Featured Details

Ornamental brass plate geometry with symmetry axes
Ornamental plate — geometry & symmetry (Sheet 02)
Jump ring / ornament connection detail with dimensions
Jump ring + ornament connection (Sheet 04)
Top connector and glass seat, dimensioned
Top connector & glass seat (Sheet 04)
Lantern isometric overview
Lantern isometric — full assembly (Sheet 01)
Removable door with continuous ornament and clearance
Removable door — continuity & clearance (Sheet 01)
Circular wooden base plan with hole offsets
Base plan — hole offset & centerlines (Sheet 03)
Section A–A through brass case showing angles and thickness
Section A–A — brass case angles & thickness (Sheet 02)
Rod bend radius detail
Rod bend detail — 4″ radius (Sheet 03)

Notes & Fabrication Intent

Concept. Moroccan brasswork translated into a compact desk lantern. The body uses repeated modules to preserve a hexagonal plan while maintaining pattern continuity across a removable door.

Materials. 1/32″ brass plate, clear glass panes, stained wood base, standard bulb/socket hardware.

Assembly (overview). Cut & deburr brass → form facets & join per ring → fit door with clearance → seat glass panes (gasket/clips) → mount rod to base → hang body & route wiring → finish & polish.