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Lori Lester -- Home Accents Today, 6/1/2007
Cutting-edge, contemporary lighting debuts in Dallas, showcasing simplified styles and subdued color palettes. This market sinuous curves and geometric designs will both be en vogue, offering up a plethora of modern lamp and fixture options for the fashion forward consumer.
By incorporating modern graphic patterns in the classic combination of black and white, W.A.C. Lighting's double-paned, cut glass pendants find far-reaching appeal.

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A series of spheres formed from welded bent nails offer up a deconstructed perspective on a transitional style lamp base in this unique design from Uttermost. |
A natural fiber barrel shade balances the geometric, stepped cylinder resin base of Cal Lighting's Black Forest table lamp ($95). |
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The sinuous base of Lite Source's Ambrato torchiere appears to undulate, drawing eyes from the base to the Amber Sand finished glass shade ($333). |
Recalling the frothy surface of the ocean, a cluster of teal and white Aladdin glass globes are suspended from a solid brass fixture with brushed nickel finish by Uncommon Radiance ($1,785). |
The graceful hand-forged curves of Hubbardton Forge's wrought iron Almost Infinity pendant create a linear sculpture ending in opal glass globes with soft doeskin shades ($684).


A waved design and a ribbed surface bring a strong sense of movement to the laquered hardwood base of Thumprints' contemporary Cyclone floor lamp ($700).
Adesso's Helix table lamp combines sleek curves, smooth walnut-finished wood and a simple, natural fabric shade to achieve a pared-down elegance ($135).


Rich brown bands wrap across the gourd-shaped base of Quoizel's ceramic table lamp, as a sand linen drum shade completes the earthy effect.





















