Lighting Ideas

Want a bedside table lamp that’s a little more interesting than the usual stuff at the lighting store? If you have a bent for medieval weapons, this mace lamp could amuse.

Vaguely reminiscent of those old spiked hand weapons, the handmade lamp has points errupting from all sides. The lampshade is hand-rendered in linen laminated styrene with a chrome plated steel base. The lamp accepts a 40 W bulb, and it measures 11″ in diameter and 22″ in height–the perfect size for the bedside table. Just don’t prong yourself when you’re reaching for your glass of water in the middle of the night.

$200 through Etsy

If you’re looking for a bright and cheery lamp for your living room, the pink Avalon table lamp from Inside Avenue could be fun. It’s made of porcelain with a “bubblegum” finish and a black satin shade.

“Featured in several design magazines such as In Style Home, House Beautiful, Traditional Homes and others, the modern lamp collection from Shine Everyday is our runaway bestseller. Fresh, modern and fun, the lamps are colorful and beautifully designed.”

The price is $375. (Hey, you didn’t think a snazzy bubblegum finish would come cheap, did you?)

Inside Avenue