"for legal reasons I am not allowed to disclose..." And what law would that be? According to the FTC, "the U.S. Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury requires country-of-origin marking on foreign imports as they are received into this country and until such time as the imported product is 'substantially transformed' in the United States or sold to the ultimate purchaser." So, if their lights are made overseas, they have to be marked with the country of origin. All you're asking the rep to do is read you the label. "Look for that phrase, 'Made in ...' - what's the next word?" If they want your business, why won't they answer? The rules for identifying country of origin are a bit arcane. If they're imported, textile products are required to be identified as such in catalogs and internet listings. This isn't true of light fixtures, AFAIK, but there's no prohibition on disclosing the country of origin. I suspect the answer is that Chinese goods are getting some bad press these days. Restoration Hardware doesn't want to own up to the fact that their lights are made by Chinese sweatshops, so they made up a bogus excuse. Up to you, but I still wouldn't trade with a company of that sort.

HG, Target and believe it or not the JC Penney outlet store are my favorite lamp haunts. For some reason the HG by me seems to get a lot of clearance merchandise (clearanced HG prices) and I've found multiple steals. Just this weekend picked up a pair up ceramic lamps with shades - $9 for both. Some mod-podge & scrapbooking paper & my daughter's playroom is going to have new lamps. :) I've also bought some lamps from Overstock, but the quality of the item was no what I expected when I ordered it. They are ok for their purpose (guest room) but I would have been very disappointed if I had intended them for daily use.

Have you asked "RH"?

Bulbs are sold separately from light fixtures, so bear that in mind when considering the following choices. All are available on House.com. Click each photo for more information: