Lamp

Bookmark your reading materials by perching them on the detachable birch resting pole.

A built-in bench by the window is a cozy perch for Tyler. The herringbone flooring looks like wood but is actually man-made.

The Miconos Floor Lamp, designed by Ernesto Gismondi for Artemide, is a floor luminaire that provides diffused incandescent lighting. The orb diffuser is made of transparent hand-blown glass and the handle is accented by a chrome-plated steel handle. This lamp is 15% off until October 22, 2015.

ARNE JACOBSEN Desk lamp, designed for the Aarhus City Hall, 1938-1941. Photo: Phillips.

ALVAR AALTO Early adjustable table and headboard lamp, model no. A703, designed 1957. Photo: Phillips.

The Deadstock Catherine Table Lamp from Castor is a stunning example of the possibilities of mixing materials. Centered around a cylindrical shade salvaged from a defunct lighting factory, the Catherine Lamp is supported by a precisely machined brass stem and cantilever, which is supported by a Carrara marble base that was salvaged from the First Canadian Place in Toronto. The structure of the lamp enables it to be adjusted, making it easy to redirect light as needed.

The piece is made from bent aluminum and white oak or walnut.

As the brand continutes to grow internationally—they now have stores in New Zealand and Melbourne, Australia—their focus remains local. All pieces, like the Line table and table lamp, both seen here in black, are manufactured by Shelling and his team of artisans in their Clevedon studio.

Natural materials and simple geometries are key elements of the collection.

This vintage advertisement showcases the original collection of Bubble Lamps, including pendants, sconces, and floor lamps.

The brass shade on this swinging, wall-mounted lamp by Onefortythree arcs 180 degrees. The base is done in a matte black powder-coat finish and the brass shade measures 4.5 inches in diameter.Socket and wiring are rated for up to 300watt bulbs. ($295)

Composed of two simple components, the Brick Lamp has an industrial look that will complement a rustic interior or provide a distinctive contrast to a sleek, modern room. In two different shades of black, the Brick Lamp is a neutral light with a sculptural slant. Designed by Philippe Malouin, the lamp is comprised of a perforated concrete brick and an aluminum cylinder outfitted with an LED array. The LED can be moved in a variety of places, making it an adjustable lamp for a desk, nightstand, or shelf. The Brick Lamp’s horizontal LED is balanced by the substantial, vertical brick, making the lamp a balanced light source.

The Companion table lamp is lit by an LED bulb.

Räsymatto bedding by Marimekko in the studio is complemented by a green Anglepoise lamp from Sydney boutique Planet Furniture.

The manufacturer advises to keep magnet-sensitive items like credit cards at least an inch away from the magnets. The lamps come with European plugs, but other voltages can be outfitted upon request.

Big One Lamp, 2013, white oak and black anodized aluminum. Photo by: Gilad Langer

Wald comes in two lengths: 24 inches ($139) and 136 inches ($159). For more info, visit feltmark.com.

Sleeping Lamp, 2013, white oak and black aluminum. Photo by: Gilad Langer

Designed in collaboraiton with Harnisch lamps, who've been manufacturing oil lamps since 1842, the Castor Oil Lamp ($375) blends time-tested design with modern aesthetics. Its chrome-plated brass base supports a flame that seems to float in mid-air.