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So, the neat thing about this is that it’s made out of acrylic and wood. And it’s pretty, but you already can see that.

Designer: Matt Gagnon

15″H x 6.5″W x 5″D

“There’s a giant matchstick leaning against your wall!” is what you’ll hear everytime somebody new comes to visit. Impress and amaze with this funny lamp made of a wooden stand and a red or white plastic tip (both come with the base).

70″H x 6″ x 6″

Several years ago I saw a remote controlled lamp in which you could change the color and the brightness of the light. I really wanted it but it was $6,000 and much too expensive for my meager salary. But look! Now it’s available at a much more reasonable price.

Produced by Jurgen Bey for Moooi, the Light Shade Shade reveals a surprising chandelier when lit. When off the Light Shade Shade, appears to be a semi-transparent mirror film. However, to your surprise it surrounds an “old chandelier” when lit. Available in two sizes 18.5″ dia. x 32.25″. Please contact us for delivery time.

These are super cool. Trust me. Also, each lightstick is activated by a foot switch so you can do the “look! no hands!” trick.

Materials: Matte stainless steel with halogen PAR20 bulb. Wattage suggested: 50W – 130V.

3″L x3″W x72″H

Now, this is something I’m surprised I haven’t seen before somewhere…These look just like the regular tealights, but they last longer and are a bit safer since no flames are involved. They’ll give you up to 60 hours of light on a single battery (included and easily replaceable) and can be turned on or off with the push of a button.

Sold as a set of 2

(thanks for the link Beth!)

Mathmos has done it again. They’re pretty accomplished at creating interactive lighting, and this time they’ve made a lamp that can be dimmed or turned off completely with the wave of your hand.

“Turn Airswitch on or off by moving your hand horizontally above the lamp. Brighten Airswitch by raising your hand vertically, or dim by moving your hand down.”

(This item’s link and price was updated 05/05/10.)

Henk Stallinga designed this little lamp and I think it could make all sorts of statements, like, “I’m cheap but I sure am smart” or “I’m a lamp made from what looks like packaging plastic, isn’t that funny?”…

Made of PET G plastic and requires simple snap-together assembly.

(Bulb not included)
dimensions: 11″ high 9” diameter

You pull the cord and it turns on. You pull it again and it turns off. No switches necessary. I think it’d be real handy for closets or entry ways or anywhere I guess.

Look! A lighter that’s not made out of plastic AND that has no visible brands of any kind….”this sleek brushed aluminum tool is perfect for lighting food warmers, candles and the fireplace.” It uses standard butane (which is not included).

Delivery Time: 1-2 weeks (Quick! overnight if needed)
9″

This is a nice lamp perfect for the bedside or desk or anywhere you need a spot of light. Not all the color shades are available, but the remaining ones (read: less popular ones) are on sale. Sometimes getting a bargain means you have to sacrifice.

This wall sconce would be great in a hallway or by the bedside. It incorporates 2 of my favorite features: bentwood walnut, and wall mounting (for a streamlined appearance).

It’s got a 15 foot cord, but I’m thinking why not just call an electrician and have them install it properly in the wall? Call me crazy, but if I spend almost $500 on bedside lamps, I don’t want a cord draped on the ground.

Also available in maple.

H 24″ x W 12″ x D 5″

Glass block with a single bulb (included), for unique, modern-classic lighting. On-cord switch.
* Glass
* 6″L, 4″W, 4″H
* Imported

All of these are really quite something…I would recommend any of them to anybody. And maybe these are more than you’re looking to pay, but if I didn’t tell you about them you wouldn’t get to wish you had more money. Comes complete with ceiling mount, wiring and shade.

Look at the dimensions of this light- really quite perfect when you are concerned with scale (esp. over rectangular dining tables). And it really is kind of timeless.

White Acrylic Hanging Lamp: 11 H x7 W x36 L
Frosted Acrylic Hanging Lamp: 7 H x7 W x36 L