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I’m a big fan of the Jasper Morrison Globall Lamp, but a $500 lamp is not currently in my price range, so I bought this lamp instead. It bears a remarkable similarity to the JMG lamp except for a few key things:
1. there is no dimmer switch*
2. the stand sticks out slightly
3. the cord is transparent plastic instead of a grey fabric cord.

*To get the same dimming effect, you can have the lamp re-corded and have your electrician add a dimmer. Or you can just buy a lamp dimmer. If you want the cords to match, get the grey model (TT-300NLH-GR) from Lutron (which I was unable to find online but I did find at my local Home Depot for $9.00).

This is the first time I’ve run across a retailer for this chandelier (I think) and I’m very excited to see it’s available…

“Upside-down wine glasses make up this chandelier. The stemware is meant to be used and then rehung.
By selecting which glasses to hang, you design your own lamp. Different kinds of glasses cause different reflections and light patterns. If you choose all crystal glasses, it will look like a crystal chandelier.

Available in 40 & 16 glass versions. Glasses, electrics, bulb not included.”

You can choose between a chrome or black steel finish.

Who wouldn’t want an ethereal glow above their tabletop? And the price is somewhat reasonable I suppose…

“When lit, its warm, ambient glow transforms the exterior shade into a radiant orb and softly illuminates the space around it. When turned off, it has a quiet sculptural appeal that brings understated beauty to most spaces without decorative flourishes or complicated engineering. Made of lightweight, heat-resistant fiberglass, the fixture suspends dramatically from a single black cord.”

H 9.75″ W 18.75″ D 18.75″

If you need a pendant lamp, this is a pretty good price.

“Our bulb lamp is crafted of handblown glass with brushed metal casing. Hardwire. 40W bulb (not included). 12′ clear cord. UL listed. Frosted white or clear.
7″diam x 9″h.”

Does this look somewhat familiar?

“The first in a series, this battery powered light pays homage to Ingo Maurer’s Lucellino, one of the most celebrated lighting products in history…The kit is made of three parts, which are snapped off, fitted together, and plugged into a nine-volt battery (not included), resulting in a miniature classic.”

Designer: Mark McKenna

Materials: LED, plastic

“Arik Levy is involved in everything from industrial design, lighting, and corporate identity to exhibition and stage design. His aptly named Alchemy Lamp transforms familiar-looking materials into a luminous design object resembling a chemistry experiment or moment of discovery. Made of a clear Duran glass beaker, glass beads, and stainless steel wand and stand, a 12V/20W halogen bulb is included.”

It’s a trick. Sure, it looks like it’s a match burning, but it’s really an oil lamp made of porcelain and brass. Clever, huh?

3.5″ square

made in germany.

“Made from 100% hot glue, the lampshade has the luminescence and reflective quality of glass, but the flexibility of rubber. Each piece is handmade in a process similar to working with hot glass: large batches of clear glue are melted down, then colors are blended in, forming long ribbons as the glue is poured. The shade, which sits atop a chromed steel frame, may vary slightly from the picture as each is handmade and unique. Two 40-watt bulbs are included.”

Sometimes I wonder if I use the word ‘simple’ too much. But this particular lamp is quite free from unnecessary additions and has minimal embellishment (if you look ‘simple’ up in Merriam-Webster, you’ll find a similar description). So, though I do use the word a lot, you get to hear it again. It’s apt. Oh! It was also designed in 1971 (mw=”never goes out of fashion”).

materials: steel film reel for cord; electrical fixture

Pretty lights are one of my favorite things…and I like the fact that it kind of does an optical illusion as you move around it:

“Think of the Plexo as a futuristic take on a traditional Japanese lantern. Plexo’s shell is made from one flat die cut film that has been folded origami-style. The form looks solid but feels flexible when you touch it. Lights inside the Plexo refract on the shell to create an optical illusion that wraps and changes as you walk around it.

You can easily attach Plexo to the wall using the included wall mount pin. Alternately, Plexo can sit flat on a tabletop or dresser.”

11″l x 11″w x 4.50″d (6 foot cord)

Wait a minute, what year is it? Haven’t we seen these somewhere before? You can now resurrect the good part of 1960’s design with these Moon Rock Lamps. They give off an excellent light, perfect for creating a certain ambiance…

“Each lamp is handcrafted in Ravenna, Italy, made of fiberglass coated with a layer of Italian stones.”

Another couple of additions to the “antler” category… these lamps by Jason Miller are really quite spectacular.

Glazed ceramic.

Wall lighting perfect for a lone wall or even a long hallway. Nickel-plated metal structure. Diffuser in white satined blown glass.

Really, how can anyone not like modern lighting? This pendant lamp is the perfect example of a eye-catching and simple design that would blend into a variety of different decors.

Available in green or red.

19w x 6h (inches)

I’m going to pretend we could all afford to purchase the Caboche Suspension Lamp by Eliana Gerotto & Patricia Urquiola. It’s so incredibly lovely. There’s 189 clustered transparent globes (made of polymethylmetacrylate) and a white matte finish glass shade that directs the light just where it needs to be, and of course optimizes the pretty factor.

dimensions: 19.75″dia x 78.75″ max height