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I think this fixture is so interesting- the scale and industrial nature are sure to draw attention while doing a very good job of providing light below.

“The Field Bounce sends a broad field of light upwards providing indirect light and is ideal for custom construction. A stem up to 36” is included. “

The Take Away lamp can go on the wall, ceiling, or floor, making for a very flexible light source.

Made in fibreglass fabric, 25 W bulb.
Height 38 cm, width 32 cm.

I love large lights like this above dining tables.

“The Leucos Ayers Pendant enhances rooms with a cascade of inviting illumination and a smooth, robust form. The Ayers Pendant, designed by Marco Piva, features a large, handblown diffuser composed of four layers of Murano glass.”

Diameter 21.75 in., Height 11.5 in.

Though the price tag is a bit higher than what most of us have for our lighting budgets, this collection is quite striking (in a strange and interesting way).

“the 24 karat series is constructed of metal, plastic and gold. this lighting series is one that both geometric and organic looking. seeming to have an aged look and a modern design at the same time, the 24 karat lights are one of ingo maurer’s most interesting.”

24 karat blau M, (on left) this version is modular, the “standard” lamp can be multiplied to make a larger fixture.
$377.00

24 karat blau t table lamp,

This reflective modern lamp would be a smart choice for over a dining table or in a living room.

“Known for finely crafted creations using recovered materials and metal, Dutch furniture designer Piet Hein Eek reinvents the lampshade in shining faceted aluminum. Silver.”

Measures approximately 13¾” diameter.

We have posted the regular Dioscuri Lamps before, but this is the ceiling/wall version, and I do have to say I’m quite taken with this as an option for above a bathroom mirror.

“this ceiling/wall mounted luminaire produces brilliant incandescent lighting. it is UL listed for wet locations and suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. a minimalist design features a simple globe and a totally hidden support structure. globe diffusers are comprised of etched white hand-blown glass, available in two distinct sizes 25(10″) and 35(14″). even though not normally visible the white mounting plate is made of durable and sleek polycarbonate. the lamp is designed for mounting to standard electrical junction boxes UL approved.”

dioscuri 25 9″h x 9.7″w, $192
dioscuri 35 13.3″h x 13.7″w, $232

You might have to save up for it, but this pendant lamp sure would cast a nice ambient glow.

“All three [shades] have carefully been staggered in order to avoid any direct glare from the light source. The light and shadows from the fixture are ever changing when viewing the fixture from different angles.”

Material: Snow white (white), heavenly blue (blue), spring green (green), hotlips (pink) or smoke screen (smoketinted).

14.2h x 23.6 dia

Hung in a group or gathered on the floor, the Mirror Ball Lamps are quite striking with their reflective surfaces. They would add a nice polished touch to a living area, dining room, or bedroom- or, I suppose whatever room you want to put them in.

Designer: Tom Dixon
Plastic polycarbonate with mirror-coated interior; UV coated; mirror-finish ceiling plate; clear cord.

Mini Pendant- (H 9.8″ Diameter 9.8″), $400

Medium Pendant- (H 15.5″ Diameter 15.5″), $680

Large Pendant -(H 19.5″ Diameter 19.5″), $840

Medium Floor – (H 15.5″ Diameter 15.5″), $640

Large Floor – (H 19.5″ Diameter 19.5″), $800

This is quite a stunning pendant lamp from Denmark.

Here’s a quick and easy makeover for any bulb in your home- in under a minute you can have an instant chandelier.

“Basically it is a glass ring with glass hooks that slides over any normal bulb and attached to the glass hooks are strands of crystals that dangle down from the bulb…”

material: Pyrex (heat-resisting glass)＋crystal glass

Energy-efficient and affordable, this light is quite the buy if you are limited in funds.

“The forward-thinking team at Knoend marries modernist aesthetics and eco-conscious principles for true 21st-centrury design. Building on the legacy of George Nelson’s ‘bubble lamps’ the Lite2go is a translucent geometric form that provides diffused, energy-efficient lighting from a pendant or tabletop position. The innovative configuration eliminates packaging.”

These have an interesting textural look about them, and, considering their size, would certainly add a nice patterned lighting effect.

“Made from re-purposed fishing line woven with vines around a strong metal armature, these super-sized spheres capture the light, not the fish. Each includes a 12′ cord set with a plug end.”

18″ dia.

“Classic drum-style lampshade with an allover intricate silver foil pattern. “

“It’s shade, made up of a three dimensional fabric hand woven from transparent polypropylene lends the light a look which triggers images of moorish architecture and the calm relax of oriental salons.

This system allows for a wide combination of geometrical shapes of different shapes and size. The collection is made up of spheres, ovals and diamonds.”

This sounds like it required some very precise scientific procedures, which makes it that much more impressive.

“The appearance of the Copper Shade is achieved by converting copper into a vapor, and then depositing the vapor on the interior of the plastic dome. This ‘vacuum-metalized’ film of copper is only microns thick.”

17.75″ diameter dome