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Cool Idea: Lamp Kit Hanging Light

CasaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:29 -0800

I spotted this photo in the portfolio of interior stylist and designer Sibella Court, and was wowed by the hanging light fixture. To me it looks like a lampshade was simply attached to a basic Lamp Cord Kit ($12), and then dangled from the molding. The shade would probably need to have a bulb clip top fitter, too. I love the juxtaposition of the lowbrow lamp cord with that debonair black bell-shaped shade.

I'd love to try this at home. I'm thinking of making my own with a shapely lampshade frame and a reproduction Edison bulb. What do you think?

Guess What This Lamp Is Made From?

CasaSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:54 -0800

This lamp is made from a recycled garment. Can you tell me what that garment is?

Love It or Hate It? Thumprints Jack Dual Table Lamp

CasaSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:16 -0800

I've seen plenty of hotels and bedrooms with a nightstand between two beds which has a dual table lamp, essentially two lamps that share the same base. But I don't think I've ever seen a dual lampshade. What do you think of this Thumprints Jack Dual Table Lamp ($529)? Is it contemporary and cool, or just cuckoo?

Roundup: Chevron's Goin' On

CasaSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:00:21 -0700

I spotted this Black Zigzag Lamp ($185) at Emilia Ceramics, a San Francisco-based ceramic import shop, and felt a revived love for chevron patterns. The contemporary lamp is handmade by Mexican pottery studio Talavera Vázquez in the city of Dolores Hidalgo. I've been drooling over Madeline Weinrib's cotton flatweave zigzag rug ever since I saw it, but aside from that, I've never felt much affinity for chevron/zigzag patterns. I thought I'd see what else is out there. So, check out my chevron finds.

Love It or Hate It? Seven Rats Table Lamp

CasaSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:00:41 -0700

In general, I think German lighting designer Ingo Maurer can do no wrong. But in the case of his Seven Rats Table Lamp ($4,680), which depicts seven plastic rats locked inside a steel, gold, brass, and plastic cage structure, I think he's done bad all by himself. If you like caged-rat art, and you like art in lighting form, then this is for you!

Roundup: Industrial Pendants

CasaSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0700

This minimalist kitchen, featured in Marie Claire Maison, is memorable in large part due to its charming, industrial pendant lights. The kitchen is the perfect spot to add a more industrial look to your lighting; after all, it's a hard-working space, especially for those of us who love to cook.

To add some industrial lighting to your kitchen without spending gobs of cash, consider the CB2 Industry Pendant Light ($199). The oversize aluminum shade has a sleek black powdercoat finish, and would work well in a number of kitchens.

Want some other choices? See them when you read more.

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Desire/Acquire: Philippe Starck's Miss K Table Lamp

CasaSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:00:00 -0700

If I were to purchase every Philippe Starck design I've fallen for, I'd be bankrupt - in a killer house. I already do a good enough job spending money I don't have without the French superstar's help, so really there's got to be an easier way to achieve his design style. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so I doubt Starck would mind if I snatched up a stylish red lamp inspired by his Miss K Table Lamp ($360, on sale for $288). Right? I've got my eye on a great knockoff with a similar Saarinen-shape base and streamlined shade. See it when you read more.

No, maybe the IKEA Lampan ($5) isn't made of the token Lucite Starck's known for (it's made of plastic). But for five bucks and a near replica in both shape and color, I'd choose it any day.

Crave Worthy: Anthropologie Chateau Lamp

CasaSugar — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:00:39 -0700

Anthropologie has done it again. The Chateau Lamp ($1,598) is every little girl's dream, but I also believe I've seen it myself during REM sleep. This palatial wirework rendering with curlicue turrets, squiggly eaves, and a floor of book leaves is not only a dollhouse of sorts (with a mini table, set of chairs, and glass and bottle of wine inside!), but also a table lamp! Sweet dreams have come to life. Until I burn my paycheck on this baby, I can only imagine what beautiful shadows it casts when lit.

Steal of the Day: Anthropologie Newton Lamp

CasaSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:30:10 -0700

When it comes to chandeliers and floor lamps, I like to buy statement-making pieces. But since the average living room has, I'd say, three table lamps, it's good to keep them subtle and noncompetitive. The Anthropologie Newton Lamp ($99.95, reduced from $198) is just the thing. It's elegant and regal, but its chrome spherical base is quiet. It's also really versatile. Use a natural shade like the one shown here (not included) and it will be ideal for any room in a conservative home. Or, try a longer or wider shade for a more modern look. At this price, I think it's a great buy, seeing that it could work in any one of many spots in your home. You like?

Love It or Hate It? Droog Milk Bottle Lamp

CasaSugar — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:15:56 -0700

Those out-of-the-box designers at Droog are back with an interesting idea in lighting: milk bottles. The Droog Milk Bottle Lamp ($207) is made from a milk bottle, stainless steel, and a 15 watt bulb. Minimalist, cheeky, and unusual. But would you want it in your house?

2Thousand Degrees Powell Street Pendant - $570.00	Leucos Ayers Pendant - $2,137.50
Tech Lighting Sky Pendant - $175.00	Rotaliana Drink Pendant Light - $510.00
Estiluz Lighting T 2208 Large Bowl Single Pendant Light - $1,200.00	Zaneen Willy Pendant Large - $2,842.00
Rezek by Artemide Zirkus Pendant Light - $235.00	Titan 1 Pendant - $450.00
Louis Poulsen orbiter micro pendant lamp - $510.00	Sandy Chapman Large Country Industrial Pendant - $105.00
Industry Pendant Lamp - $199.00	Sandy Chapman Large Country Industrial Pendant - $105.00