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It’s really quite fortunate that something this lovely is less than $150.

“designed by ingo maurer, 1983, willydilly is a suspension style lamp with a 230 / 125 volt, max. 60 watt E27 socket and comes complete with a white translucent stiffened card shade and a 3.51” diameter plastic canopy with fluorescent clip. the height adjustable cable is 78” in length. the shape and size of the shade can be varied as required. bulb not included. willydilly measures 13.65” width by 19.5” height (as shown in diagram).”

78 inch length

Does anyone else happen to have an odd habit of loving lamps that are a little bit too expensive?

“designed by sven adolph for lucesco, the sven light is made of spun aluminum and utilizes 24 LEDs shining down and 16 LEDs shining up, providing direct and indirect lighting. the separation of the shade brings to mind earlier examples of lighting from scandinavia. interior of shade is painted white. limited stock available in december in black or white. red TBD delivery.”

10″ dia. x 14″h

I love the Jasper Morrison Glo-Ball and now it’s available in a tiny size with a matching price. Unlike copycats, the glass is handblown and acid-etched.

H 3.6″ Diameter 3.9″

I’ve been following the work of Tobias Wong for sometime now. His ever present sense of humor makes for some interesting design ideas…his collaboration with Ju$t Another Rich Kid brought us 24k gold plated Bic pen caps, and McDonalds coffee stirrers “for the man who has absolutely everything.”

I recently discovered the Sun Jar, which isn’t available just yet, but may be something you’ll want to pre-order. At a mere $38, this old-fashioned glass jar contains a solar panel LED light system that will store the days sunlight and illuminate your space at night. It reminds me of catching fireflys as a child. We would poke holes in mason jars and have a little lantern powered by mother nature, that is, of course, until my mother would make me release them.

Sand-blased glass jar, 4″x4″x6″

Here’s a great little desk lamp that looks very high-end with a rather low-end price tag. One would look great in any modern office and two would work really well for bedside tables.

– Desk lamp with fabric pleated shade
– Satin-finish steel base
– In-line switch
– Requires 60-watt standard bulb

Update: This item is no longer available for $49.00 through original retailer, however I did find it on Amazon for $120. (11/19/09)

Flickering candlelight in the form of a lightbulb. Pretty clever.

“votives in the form of large globe 60 watt light bulbs made out of thin cast white porcelain – allowing the small candle within to emit a warm, glowing light.
each votive comes with a votive holder, made to hold the object at an angle, allowing the threaded bulb base to act as both a handle and a vent.”

Includes 2 votives and 2 holders.

6”w x 5”d x 5″h : base – 3.5”d

I believe we posted this light over a year ago, but unfortunately I had not realized the actual scale, despite dimensions being readily available. It’s a whole lot of light (as shown in a better picture with a human form as comparison) for a decent price.

“Designed by Bruno Munari in 1964, this original custom design became a modern-day classic. The Falkland Pendant Lamp features a tubular metal frame and aluminum structure, with an elastic fabric shade, and operates on a single 100W (max) standard light bulb (not included).”

6 diameter x 65 height (fully extended) (inches)

The word ‘love’ is not strong enough to describe the way I feel about this lamp.

Table lamp made of rolled and powder-coated 1mm mild steel.
Available in light grey or magenta.

dia 13.2cm x H22cm

Hugely dramatic, light as a feather and distinctly Dutch, the Random Light (2002) by Bertjan Pot began as a modernist craft project of sorts. After attempts at knitting fiberglass as a means of creating structure, Pot turned to coiling epoxy-dipped fiberglass around a large balloon in varying patterns. Once the balloon was popped, the dramatic globe shape remained, becoming a buoyant pendant lamp for an entryway, dining room or lounge area. The light bulb is visible at the center of the globe, and when lit, creates an allover glow with minimal glare.

Bulb (not included): Incandescent 75W/120V/E26/A19.
Made in the Netherlands. UL listed for commercial use.

I’m not microfiber’s biggest fan, but this is a decent floor lamp at a decent price.

“Ultra-swank chocolate sueded microfiber tops a sleek X-base in satin nickel-plated steel. ”
• Steel base with satin nickel finish; clear cord
• Chocolate brown microfiber shade with styrene backing
• Two on/off chain pulls
• Requires two 60W bulbs (not included)
• UL listed

Several of these scattered randomly about the center of a table would make an extremely nice centerpiece, or one on it’s own would make a nice, simple accent.

“Finely crafted from polished stainless steel, this four arm candleholder evokes 1970’s minimalist sculpture. Expertly balanced, it adds a striking modern note to any table or credenza.”

7″D x 11.5″H

(thanks erika for the link)

Philippe Starck’s bedside gun lamp. Now all you need is Tobias Wong’s bullet proof duvet and you’ll be all set.
materials:
Gold-plated die-cast aluminum alloy (cast from actual guns, with some details removed), laminate paper and plastic shade, with dimmer

notes:
The Gun Lamp collection was introduced as prototype in the spring of 2005 at the Salone del Mobile in Milan and at Moss during ICFF. The prototype lamps were gold-leafed and signed by Starck. This gold-plated lamp is the production version.

dimensions:
16” high
8” diameter base

This is an odd little light, and I mean that in the nicest possible way. I like how it clips on to the edge and extends so far over the table surface without taking up any work space.

The industrial feel to this lamp is disarming, you’d think it was any ‘ol lamp, but I suppose the fact it’s from Droog Design collection means we should like it more.

materials: Porcelain, metal.

I often joke that lighting is to a room as a hand bag is to a woman’s ensemble: the perfect finishing touch. So it doesn’t surprise me that i can remember 3 years back when the d-form lighting catalog first arrived in my mailbox; stunning only begins to describe these lamps and pendants. Founded in 2001 and based in Brooklyn, James Dieter and company hand assemble each lamp of die cut wood veneers in one of six breathtaking patterns.

My favorite is this Nelson-inspired Basket Saucer Suspension pendant. Available in aspen or birch veneer, each is custom made-to-order. A bit pricey, yes, but could you imagine anything more beautiful above your dining table?

Diffuser: Diameter 30 in., Height 11 in.
Downrod: Length 24 in.
Overall Length: 35 in.