| The term 'modern' covers a whole gamut of styles, | | | | night; soft metallic finishes, such as brushed, add to the |
| from sleek chrome lamps, through crystal chandelier | | | | feeling of stability and permanence. If you like the |
| type lamps, to simply, unfussy glass table lamps. All are | | | | occasional flourish, then art nouveau styled lamps, with |
| popular, but all have very different characters. As far | | | | their acanthus leaves and lilies, are sinuously beautiful. |
| as colour choice is concerned, it all depends on what | | | | And don't think that traditional styling means you have |
| colours you find easy to live with, there's no point | | | | to forego the wonders of modern science, touch |
| choosing fashionable orange if you absolutely hate it! | | | | sensitive table-lamps are available in styles ranging |
| How about toning the orange down to a russet or | | | | from the very traditional to the ultra-contemporary. |
| similar earthy shade, you'll probably find it easier to live | | | | Glass Table Lamps - From Tiffany to Speirs and Old |
| with, yet still be right on trend. And, talking of staying on | | | | World Charm to Sleek Modernity |
| trend, modern table lamps can be so reasonably priced | | | | Glass is such a multi-tasking substance, windows, |
| that you can afford to update them every couple of | | | | bottles, Christmas decorations, aquariums, windscreens, |
| years. At the other extreme, however, are designer | | | | and table lamps. So it's hardly surprising that, when it |
| works of art that really are investment pieces. | | | | comes to lamp design, glass table lamps come in all |
| Surprisingly enough, in the cheap and cheerful range | | | | 'flavours' from traditional table lamps bearing Tiffany |
| you can find stunning LED touch table lamps that allow | | | | shades, to modern table lamps fashioned entirely from |
| you to change the colour to match your moods; | | | | glass. |
| bouquet shaped lamps, each delicate bloom hiding a | | | | Stained glass lamps based on the designs of Louis |
| candle bulb; lamps designed to mimic animals; and pure | | | | Comfort Tiffany bring jewelled warmth to your home, |
| retro lava lamps. How much choice can you stand! | | | | and they look stunning whether off or on. Sun |
| Even if you're looking for a desk lamp, you'll be spoilt | | | | reflecting from a stained glass lamp paints attractive |
| for choice, will you go for retro style with an | | | | colours on your walls and ceiling, with not a drop of |
| anglepoise, or something far more quirky that could | | | | paint spilled. |
| only have been designed in the noughties? | | | | If you're taste is for something more extravagant, |
| Traditional Table Lamps; Softer and less formal, | | | | consider table lamps with chandelier style shades. |
| maybe, but still relevant to modern homes | | | | When these are illuminated, the light is broken into |
| Just as in the world of clothing, lighting fashions may | | | | hundreds of facets that can be made to dance by a |
| come and go but classic pieces, such as the traditional | | | | surreptitious flick with a finger. A cost-free method of |
| table lamp, never fade away. Of course, that's not to | | | | entertaining the children! |
| say that some of today's modern table lamps won't | | | | If you prefer something more contemporary, the |
| be the classics of tomorrow; some of the high end | | | | lighting world abounds with lustrous metal stands |
| designer styles are absolutely stunning, somehow | | | | surmounted by etched glass shades and confections |
| though, they don't seem quite as comforting as a | | | | made totally from glass in an array of mouth watering |
| traditionally styled lamp.. | | | | colours. Who would have thought that sand could be |
| If you want to create a cosy, homely room, scene of | | | | turned into something so good-looking? |
| family get togethers and relaxing evenings with a good | | | | Of course, transforming sand into glass is old magic, a |
| book, then nothing really does that better than | | | | newer magic is the ability to create light with your |
| traditional styling, and with traditional styling come | | | | fingertips, enter touch sensitive lamps. Two feats of |
| traditional table lamps. Paired neutrally coloured lamps | | | | magic in one, everyday but very beautiful object! |
| look effortlessly by day and wonderfully comforting at | | | | |