Guest Picks: Let There Be Light: Eye-catching Lamps and Lamp Bases
Having the right lights in your home can make your rooms come to life. They brighten dark corners, add depth and warmth, as well as provide much-needed light for reading or crafting. What’s more, lamps aren’t just for providing light these days. They can be eye-catching, artistic and sculptural pieces in their own right. Check out all of these lovely lamps and lamp bases to see what I mean! — Rachel from Fresh Design Blog
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Dexter 8-Light Copper Cube Floor Lamp - GBP 180
This is an ingenious design and a fabulous piece of statement lighting! This floor lamp is made up of eight cubes, each with a light inside. It’s available in a gunmetal color too, but I adore this copper.
Conran Cloche Table Lamp - GBP 129
I love the simplicity and design of this Conran cloche-style lamp.
Logan Coat Stand Floor Lamp - GBP 130
Is it a lamp or is a coat stand? It’s kind of both! I love its contemporary design and simple lines.
Pineapple Champagne Table Lamp with Sable Shade - GBP 75
I seem to come across table lamps with pineapple bases quite often, and somehow they seem to work well. This pineapple has so much detail and is accompanied by a simple champagne-colored shade.
Leonardo Table Lamp - GBP 239
If you love unusual lamps and creative designs, then take a look at this. It’s inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s machines and can be operated by either lifting or lowering the cogwheel mechanism. This will definitely be a talking point!
Exposed Table Lamp - GBP 68
This might be a bit of a “love it or hate it” design, but it’s certainly unusual, and there’s no doubting that it’s a lamp. It’s great if you like the exposed-bulb style.
Divers Floor Lamp - GBP 725
This Divers floor lamp has a fabulous vintage vibe to it.
Ivory Crackle Pebble Lamp - GBP 21.99
The stacked pebble design of this lamp base, combined with the soft and calming colors brings to mind a Zen-like decor scheme.
This Lovely Legs lamp has to be one of the most unusual designs I’ve come across. It’s cleverly made using recycled Windsor chair legs and copper, and it comes with instructions on how to attach it to your wall.
Contemporary Table Lamps - GBP 160
I love the large, round glass ball base of this table lamp.
Pap Black LED Floor Lamp - GBP 240
The design of this lamp looks a bit bizarre, but it’s the concept that’s interesting. It is sound sensitive and can be set to flash along to music, making it a great lamp for parties!
Piper Shell Table Lamp - GBP 65
I love shells, and this unusual table lamp is designed in the form of an oyster. It’s cast in resin and given a lovely pewter-effect finish.
Eiffel Tower Floor Lamp - GBP 215
This Eiffel Tower lamp is such a great way to add a touch of France into your home!
Minomushi Floor Light - GBP 1,515
This designer floor lamp by Issey Miyake is like having a piece of modern sculpture in your living room. It’s gorgeous to look at, whether the light is on or off.
Balloons Table Lamp - GBP 790.80
These Balloon lights are, as the name suggests, based on the idea of transparent balloons. They’re an unusual design and available in several sizes.
Owl Woven Textured Table Lamp - GBP 19.99
Love birds? Let this owl fly into your home to help shed some light. He makes a great lamp for a desk or a child’s bedroom.
Nature Floor Lamp - GBP 2,277
This amazing floor lamp will double up as a stunning sculptural piece. I love the way it casts shadows across a room.
Nyx Black 3-Head Floor Lamp - GBP 140
If you like to read or do fine craft work that requires good lighting, then this is perfect. The three lamps can be angled to meet your requirements, and each can be controlled separately, if you don’t want them all on at once.
White Tree Scene Touch Pad Lamp - GBP 12.99
This is an attractive table lamp. The beautiful tree silhouette makes it look a lot more expensive than it actually is.
La Linea Alpha Wall Lamp - GBP 231
Haven’t wall lamps come a long way? This one is elegant and graceful; I love the delicate swirl on that base that sets it off beautifully.
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