Now, $100 for a lamp that's hard to break sounds like a good deal to me, plus, you can change it up now and then by bending it any which way you like.

'Birzi is an ironic and playful light, designed to be "mistreated", deformed and touched. Made of silicone, this lamp takes on different shapes and sizes according to the user's whim. Easy to use and position, it is bump and fall resistant. The different colors- white, orange and green flatter its silhouette, giving it a dynamic and contemporary look.'

Design by Carlo Forcolini and Giancarlo Fassina, 2004.

Dimensions 6"D X 10"H.
Uses 1 X 60W 120V E12 (candelabra base) G16.5 incandescent lamp (not included).
$195.00 Sale: $104.00

[posted by katie]

Quite clever.

'Don't need electricity for this light bulb. Every household should have one to add a touch of humor, as well as illumination, to blackouts and power outages. Plus, it’s a must gift for every "creative thinker" you know. Handmade from Bee's Wax in New York State. Measures approximately 5"H x 2.5" diameter.'

[posted by katie]

I think these lights by Modiss are just lovely. It's a perfect combination of simplicity of form and interesting pattern.

Valentina by Modiss is a series of superb, majestic, pendant and table lights that are a jewel in itself. The pendant fixtures features a double internal shade. The Table lights feature a cut crystal base and stem. Available in two sizes and 2 velvet fabric options. Valentina for Modiss is Designed by Alfonso Fontal, 2007

[posted by kris]

Moooi can do no wrong in my book.

"The Rabbit Lamp by Moooi is a new addition part of a collection of animal furniture and lights. A lamp shade mounted to the rabbits ears which reflects light downwards unto the detailed fur. A warm and fussy light made from cast polyester. Shade finished in PVC/Cotton. Designed by Front, 2007"

Height: 19.5", D: 11"

[left image via Leigh Harmer, where the lamp can be purchased for £272.00]

[posted by katie]

This lamp definitely looks like it's straight from science fiction film, where the 'lamp' portion was some type of torture device (or do I just think that because it's similar to the something in Star Wars?).

"This over-the-top design will spur conversation in any space that it is used. It features an electronic transformer and dimmer."

Mozzkito uses one 50 watt halogen bulb.
measures approx. 31.5" max length x 31.5" max height

[posted by katie]

Quite similar in feel to the Twitchen Lampshade, this lampshade captures one of nature's best saturated hues.

"Shades are constructed by laminating fabric onto a pvc parchment, then they use a hand rolling method to finish the edges. The shade is 10" in diameter, top and bottom, and 8" tall. These are lamp shades only, for table lamps or hanging ficture lamps. There is a universal metal ring that fits between the fixture and the lightbulb. 60 Watt max. The shade in photo has a removable protective plastic sleeve, so its clearer than shown."

[posted by katie]

We posted this about a year ago and I had forgotten all about it, which maybe means you did too.

"It's hard to think of a light source as mundane as the naked bulb.... but, in a surprising twist, the Lamp/Lamp gives it a new and delightfully absurd personality by simply adding an extra socket."

3.75"W x 3"L x 2.25"H

(or, as a reader wrote in, this might have been designed first by Davy Grosemans (name of lamp:'Son of Eddy')? does anyone know for sure? Thanks Ine.)

[posted by katie]

Whoa, this lampshade shows some green greenery. The feel of taking a walk through the woods would never be too far away if you added this lampshade to one of your rooms.

'The shade is 20" in diameter, top and bottom, and 9" tall. These are lamp shades only, for table lamps or hanging fixture lamps. There is a universal metal ring that fits between the fixture and the lightbulb... You can flip your old lamp into a super pretty natural glow. Each lamp also comes with a bottom light diffuser. It's a "bottom" to the shade that gives it a sealed, light box look. The shade works without the diffuser as well, but a diffuser is included with each one. 60 watt max.'

[posted by katie]

A clever solution for anyone short on space or budget.

"Tall&Tiny are two sticker-lamps in Vinyl foil, that answer the desire/need for home furniture while considering the problem of ever-decreasing living space."

Tiny, 30x20 cm: $59.00
Tall, 180x50 cm: $89.00

[posted by katie]

I like the idea of being able to use this as storage for your phone or glasses so they're right where you put them when you wake up.

"The NOD Light is a unique and functional bedside table light or wall mounted light. The design incorporates storage for the reader's current book, as well as mobile phone, glasses, iPod, or other small item. Designed for the bedside but useful in a variety of places, the design includes a passage through the back to accommodate the recharger cord for a mobile phone or other device. 30W (equivalent to 100W) bulb included. 6.5 ft. white cord."

13.4" x 13.4" x 5.9"

[posted by katie]