Lamps to light up your life
In interior design, lighting is one of the most integral elements within a space: it defines the experience that we want to create.
When a room isn’t quite pulling together, lighting is often one of the main problem solvers. Whether thats by bringing in some much needed colour, interest or texture in a beautiful table lamp, a lonely corner that needs a masculine floor lamp to hold its own or a wow centralised pendant to hug the room together.
Our most favourite light source is the beloved table lamp and so in this blog post, in no particular order, we’re going to share some that we love and recommend!
Colourful Solid Beech Lamp Base, Etsy
Classic, regal or twisted - these hand-painted lamp bases come in a selection of heights and Annie Sloane chalk paint colours. Lovely brass fittings, UK produced and naturally waxed, they are exceptionally good value.
This lamp works particularly well with an empire shade and would work with plain, patterned, neutral or colourful!
Website:
Etsy, KateProtzLondon
Up to £45
Perisphere Table Lamp, OKA
There is nothing quite like a big sculptural lamp base to create a statement. We particularly like this hand-carved solid wood lamp because of it’s curvaceous form! This beauty is 54cm in height, so it’s curves soften it.
This lamp is versatile and could work in a number of rooms in the house and would suit plain, semi-plain or patterned shades, Colourful or neutral! Its pretty hefty and spectacular, so priced fairly.
Website link:
https://www.oka.com/product/perisphere-table-lamp-natural/
£175 (for the base).
How do you choose the right lampshade?
The lampshade should compliment the base and vice versa. You don’t want the shade to drown or dominate or equally look like it’s too small and a bit pathetic. This image perfectly illustrates the ratio of base to shade!
Image credit: Ballard Designs
Hand Painted Lamps, The Cambridge House
Lovingly hand painted by a lady called Nellie, in guess where? Cambridge. These light bases are so special. An incredibly versatile lamp base - from a child’s bedroom to a formal living room, these lamps will undoubtedly bring colour and charm to any space.
The Cambridge House take commissions so there is opportunity for you to select your own colours and pattern so not only will you end up with a beautiful lamp, you’ll have a piece that is unique to you and your home - that can be cherished forever.
Instagram account: thecambridgehouse
From £70.
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Lamp With Jute Base, Zara Home
Zara Home has really upped its game in the last couple of years or so! For a high street shop with beautifully curated and affordable homewares - Zara is your woman!
Along with its unusual shape, we like the texture this lamp brings. This lamp base partners particularly well with neutral or warm earthy-tone lampshades.
Website link:
https://www.zarahome.com/gb/lamp-with-jute-base-c0p301748261.html?srch=true
£89.99 (base and shade).
Smaller Gingembre Table Lamp, Pooky
We really like this contemporary take on the traditional Chinese ginger jar and like its price tag too!
This base paired with a brightly coloured lampshade will bring so much joy and cheer to a space.
Website link:
£75 (for the base).
1980s Memphis Architect Lamp, Various Sources
Colourful architect lamps are brilliant choices for a colour pop in a room.
An office desk or on a side table in a lounge for reading. Adjustable and versatile they are perfect for both a functional and decorative light. The modern counter parts are not half as good as the originals.
Tip: When buying vintage lighting be sure to check with the seller or source that the wiring and plugs have been tested and also what the country plug is.
These kinds of lamps are available to buy from a mix of places - Ebay, Vinterior, Pamono, Etsy and vintage markets.
From £30
Vintage Toleware Lamps, Various Sources
The term tôle, derived from the French tôle peinte, "painted sheet metal". Toleware is beautifully and often intricately painted metal. Historically this was done to prevent common household objects from rusting. Lighting being one of them! It can be very reasonably priced for antique lighting. This one pictured, with a Matilda Goad shade, is a perfect lamp to add a touch of whimsical softness to a space.
These kinds of lamps are available to buy from a mix of places - Ebay, Vinterior, Pamono, Etsy and vintage markets. Rife in Italian and French flea markets if you ever get the chance to go!
From £40
Image Credit: Matilda Goad
Thank you for taking the time to read this, I hope you enjoyed it!
