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If you saw my lamp on this table, what would you think?

14 years ago

I would love to hear everyone's opinion about this console table. Yes, this is take-two, but I'm hoping this one is going in a positive direction.

I admire the mix of old/new in mags like Elle Decor, but I've never actually added a modern element before. The rest of the room can support, well, any crazy thing really. My only pause is this lamp. I adore it and it will stay in the room, ideally on the console table.

Pics of my lamp:

And now the modern table from Target. Mentally switch the hardware for antique brass.

As you can see, the lamp is freakishly ornate while the table is so modern and streamline. Is this the kind of mix of ornate and modern that would come across as sophisticated or is this a totally wrong combination? If it does feel off, please clue me in, I'm not seeing it. Mixing with a touch of modern is a whole new language for me.

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Comments (15)

vampiressrn
14 years ago
I love your lamp and think it would look good on that table. I enjoy mixing of elements and the eclectic look and think your combination would be great. Where will you be placing the table?
ljwrar
14 years ago
I would do it. I like both pieces, especially the lamp.

Lisa
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Sujafr
14 years ago
I think the table and lamp styles could mix--if you have other eclectic combos in the room, but how about the size of the table? For some reason, I'm wondering if the lamp would be too large for it, but I'm sure you could tell that. I like the idea of changing the hardware--and like your lamp a lot.
neetsiepie
14 years ago
Oh I'm all over that lamp! Yes, it'd be awesome.
homebodymom
14 years ago
Love the combination, especially the lamp. That would be something I would bring into my home in a heartbeat.
graywings123
14 years ago
A big yes as long as the table height works with the height of the lamp. Love that lamp!
DLM2000-GW
14 years ago
I'm drawn to that yin yang sort of thing - to me it's often what makes a room come alive.
nicole__
14 years ago
Yep....do it! It would work well....
tomorrowisanotherday
14 years ago
Go for it!
cooperbailey
14 years ago
stroke of genius! and I want that lamp.
parma42
14 years ago
I love the mixture of ornate and streamlined. If you had a heavily carved table with your beautiful lamp, it might be in competition.

You can do the reverse, too. Gorgeous old ornate table with a lamp that has simple lines.

Can you tell that I love anything eclectic? :)
dazzlemewithcolor
14 years ago
I love the lamp!
Sueb20
14 years ago
I would totally do it.
Happyladi
14 years ago
No it won't work at all. You need to send that lamp to me, I'll be glad to take it off your hands.

Just kidding, I think it would look fine. And I do like the lamp.
paint_chips
Original Author
14 years ago
Ohhh! I am so happy to hear!!

There were some kind comments on my last console table try, but overall I still bombed out. This was again trying something different so I was worried about going too far again. The comments of so many talented and visually gifed members are just the boost of confidence I needed to venture out of my safe zone.

As far as size, the lamp is 27 inches tall, and feels like it is a good height and proportion. The center of my living room always feels flat so some height will probably be a good thing.

Thank you all for the comments on the lamp. DH purchased it for Valentine's a few years ago. What is really fun is that the bird looks like a little statue of my bird when she is about to spring to flight. It makes people double take (although the bird was never fooled). :OD

Parma, you hit my big worry. I didn't know if the entire cast needed to be A-list or if it was okay just let the lamp take the starring role. I'm so relieved that you addressed that.

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