Lamps & Lighting Portfolio: The New Classics
Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 11/1/2005
Traditional shapes undergo revision and reinvention for updated, yet timeless looks that bring out the best of their original designs. Streamlined and elegant, embellishment is evident but restrained and focuses on a feeling of luxury. Unexpected colors and shapes revitalize this category with an eye toward fashion.
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Schonbek's Keilah lamp suggests the elegant shape of a perfume bottle, feminized even further by a massive chunk of faceted crystal cinched by jet crystal accents. eLink 547
A dainty nest and leaf finial detail the delicate shape of Stonegate's subtly organic lamp. eLink 549
The revamped candelabra shape of Kichler's table lamp is both chic and current. eLink 544
Frederick Cooper's sculptural equine base achieves an antiqued effect with verdigris patina, mounted on a two-tier marble base ($1,099). eLink 543
From the Elite Collection by Vintage Verandah, the Maison lamp softens an Old World look with clean lines, mirrored trim and silk drum shade ($125). eLink 548
This supremely classic form is simplified in sophisticated fashion, popped with brilliant blue and chocolate from the Oscar de la Renta Home Collection by Oriental Accent ($363). eLink 546
Streamlined Deco influences inform the wooden table lamp from the Alexander-John division of John-Richard, spliced with a band of stylized swirls. eLink 542
Gilded florals add a luxe touch to the traditional urn lamp from Murray Feiss. eLink 545
