Do you like either of these lamps?

14 years ago

This corner is dark & def. needs some light.

I like the height of this lamp, and even though you can't really see it, the glass base gives off the coolest lighting effect on nightlight mode (which is how I run it 95% of the time).

I like this one too, have had it for years & have an affinity for mica lamps, but the light it casts is... meh compared to the warbly light the first one puts out. But I'm still leaning toward it.

Yes, that area is bare. :) What you can't see are the piles & piles of artwork I've been test driving for this space. When I find something I like, I'll have a set of prints or paintings hung off of center.

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les917
14 years ago
I love the base of the first lamp, but honestly don't like the shade with it.

I think the mica lamp seems to fit with the cabinet better.

Please let us see the finished corner when you hang the art and settle on a lamp.
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chickadee2_gw
14 years ago
I also like the mica one on the cabinet better.
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stilldecorating
14 years ago
I really like the first one! The base looks like it goes so well with the cabinet it is on. Lovely!
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dianalo
14 years ago
I like the second one. If you want more light, make sure you don't use "soft" white bulbs. I like whiter "daylight" bulbs.
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avesmor
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14 years ago
I don't care much for the shade on the first one either. The lamp + shade always seemed uncomplinentary to me. But I really like the base, and the way it displays the light.

I primarily use it as a nightlight, which doesn't use the top light (there's a separately controlled candlestick light in that glass part), but does give off enough light for the lamp to serve its purpose (brightening that dark corner, we don't need it as a room light).

I've considered backing the shade with blackout paper to try and make the punching disappear, and never turning on the upper light. I already added parchment vellum, so you can't see the bulb through the punches.

As pictured, the mica lamp is running a soft white CFL because I broke the bulb when I moved the lamp. Don't ask. Normally we keep a halogen bulb in there. It's my high wattage indulgence.

When I select some wall decor I'll post another round. I'm just now trying to pull this room together. I mean, it's only the great room, most used room, and most visible room from anywhere ground level... and we've "only" been in the house about 6 months... what's the rush, right?!?
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User
14 years ago
Why not just find a different shade for the first lamp which you seem to like and is more functional for you? The shape of the shade is a popular style and wouldn't be hard to find a replacement for if it's something you wanted to retain.
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itltrot
14 years ago
Really like the first one but with a different shade. Looks great with the chest.
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chickadee2_gw
14 years ago
I don't know if you want to do this, but does it look like it might be possible to take the first lamp apart and just use the base? A good lamp store that does repairs may be able to refit it.
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