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Lamps & Lighting Portfolio: Earth Tones

Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 11/1/2005

The natural world inspires the latest lighting looks, giving a go to a growing connection with the earth. Soft, soothing neutral tones mimic shades actually found in nature, from the mottled ivory and sand of stone to the rich, darkly burnished hues of wood; dulled-down metals with just a hint of shimmer finish off the sophisticated styling. But it's not just the palette that evokes earthy appeal. Materials like onyx and alabaster (or porcelain finished to look like the real thing) fill the desire for organic, distinctive designs.

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 The inherent polish and grain of mango wood lends sensual, tactile allure to Zodax's Nevis lamp ($120 to $180). eLink 538   The inherent polish and grain of mango wood lends sensual, tactile allure to Zodax's Nevis lamp ($120 to $180). eLink 538

 Meandering leaves grace the porcelain Rising Harvest lamp from Willow Green with subtle natural flavor ($198). eLink 533  Meandering leaves grace the porcelain Rising Harvest lamp from Willow Green with subtle natural flavor ($198). eLink 533

 A glint of metal subtly sheens the coral branch lamp from Arteriors Home, transforming the raw, nature-inspired design with slick cosmopolitan aplomb ($199). eLink 501  A glint of metal subtly sheens the coral branch lamp from Arteriors Home, transforming the raw, nature-inspired design with slick cosmopolitan aplomb ($199). eLink 501

  Neutral-hued raw silk complements the smooth porcelain body of Barbara Cosgrove's classic double gourd design in soothing mocha ($300). eLink 539  Neutral-hued raw silk complements the smooth porcelain body of Barbara Cosgrove's classic double gourd design in soothing mocha ($300). eLink 539

 A weighty slab of onyx highlights a movement to modern, housed in a slickly polished chrome frame from Lamp Works ($275). eLink 531  A weighty slab of onyx highlights a movement to modern, housed in a slickly polished chrome frame from Lamp Works ($275). eLink 531

 Layers of wood add a distinctive, organic appeal to Archatrive's rustic lamp ($360). eLink 532 Layers of wood add a distinctive, organic appeal to Archatrive's rustic lamp ($360). eLink 532 

 Spun gold shimmers with 24K style in Babette Holland Design's sublimely versatile Juggler lamp ($329). eLink 535  Spun gold shimmers with 24K style in Babette Holland Design's sublimely versatile Juggler lamp ($329). eLink 535

 Washed in earthy hues, Old World Design's ribbed porcelain table lamp evokes the look of real wood ($218). eLink 541  Washed in earthy hues, Old World Design's ribbed porcelain table lamp evokes the look of real wood ($218). eLink 541

 Polished copper accentuates genuine alabaster with geometric precision in Quoizel's rectilinear design ($200). eLink 534  Polished copper accentuates genuine alabaster with geometric precision in Quoizel's rectilinear design ($200). eLink 534

The look of aged stone distinguishes the wooden table lamp from Raschella Collection, creating a craftsman sensibility ($245). eLink 540    The look of aged stone distinguishes the wooden table lamp from Raschella Collection, creating a craftsman sensibility ($245). eLink 540

 Finished in black oyster, Haeger Potteries' ceramic design features delicate depth and texture inspired by nature's own designs ($150). eLink 536 Finished in black oyster, Haeger Potteries' ceramic design features delicate depth and texture inspired by nature's own designs ($150). eLink 536 

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