Does this Lamp make my legs look skinny?

cliff_and_joann

8 years ago

Ha, I made you look! :))

I'm in the process of sprucing up the LR a little.

I had a big round table next to the sofa in the

corner. I took the table and lamp away.

The lamp that was on this antique table is slimmer.

We plan on making a small table for next to the sofa

and using the slimmer lamp on the new table.

So, here's my question, Does this lamp look too big?

Several years ago I painted it gold, (it was green) I

also painted the brass base it had, now I'm thinking of

painting the lamp base a bronze color.

I been looking at it for several days now since I

changed it, and truthfully I have gotten fond of it.

I was a heart beat away from giving it away last week.

The table was my hubby's grandmothers table.

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nosoccermom

8 years ago

I like both, the lamp and the table but would definitely remove the picture/s and figurine. If you remove them, then the question is whether the table is comfortable to set a cup of tea or glass, book, etc. and whether the lamp is at the right height to read or whatever you need it for.

I believe in function over everything else.

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cliff_and_joann
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8 years ago
a closer look.
l pinkmountain
8 years ago
Lamp is FAB, table is gorgeous! The only problem I see is they compete with each other for attention.
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graywings123
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It's a lovely table and I would keep it for its history alone. But I don't see it as a lamp table or a side table. It's too tall for the chair it is next to, which likely means the lamp is too tall for the chair. Together they look like an accident waiting to happen when someone comes around that corner. I like both pieces, but not together and not in that space.
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ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
8 years ago
I think a bronze color would be nice on that lamp. I also think the base is a little large for the table, and this pretty table may be a little too ornate for the style of the chair. I can see it looking good against a wall rather than with your furniture, with some beautiful things placed on it. A large porcelain bowl as the only item on it would be beautiful. The ottoman with the leopard stripe and fringe is so cool.
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Suzieque
8 years ago
In my opinion, the lamp is too hefty for the delicate table.
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carolb_w_fl_coastal_9b
8 years ago
I'm w/ graywings123 & Suzieque - looks a bit top-heavy & tippable.
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patty Vinson
8 years ago
C_and_J, it does seem like a sizeable piece, and i'm wondering if a smaller harp would make a difference. The other route might be a drum-style shade, less tall, and would go well with the style of the lamp. As it sits, the lamp does seem to overwhelm your gorgeous table, but that's just my 2 cents.
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ghostlyvision
8 years ago
Everything graywings said. Great table and lamp, just not there and not together.
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bossyvossy
8 years ago
Since table is in the corner, any chance somebody can bump into it? I think removing doodads would make lamp look OK. it may be a little tall but I could read very comfortably by that light, at that height
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Annegriet
8 years ago
Agree with everyone--gorgeous pieces on their own--not together. The table is amazing! Love it.
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begoniagirl
8 years ago
The lamp shade is almost as large as the tabletop making the two out of proportion. You need a more slender lamp and shade. I always admire your lovely home and collections.
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cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
8 years ago
I would try it with only the lamp and nothing else on the table. As is, I don't think it quite works, but it might look kind of cool alone. If not, I would definitely find a spot for both the table and the lamp-they are both wonderful.
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8 years ago
I'm in favor of removing everything but the lamp. It's a small table and a big lamp and it looks a bit crowded with all of the "stuff" on the table.
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Yayagal
8 years ago
Yes it's too heavy for the table.
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cliff_and_joann
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8 years ago
Ok, as soon as I have time, I'll go lamp shopping.

Does this Lamp make my legs look skinny?

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