I got in line at 8:30, and when the doors opened I ran straight to the chip and dent section and then crawled under a table (I'm hardcore when it comes to bargain shopping) to grab this lamp for $25, normally $299. The shade is missing, but it's otherwise just fine aside from a hairline crack in the back that nobody will ever see.
The wood is unfinished, and I'll need a shade of course, so my mind is reeling from the possibilities.
I could paint the entire base a high gloss orange for a look sort of like this (but wood):
Jonathan Adler lamp
Or I could stain the wood and shine it up to make a mid-century inspired piece
Or, I could leave the wood as is and play with pattern in the lampshade
all shades by LampShadeDesigns via Etsy
What do you think I should do? Either way, I promised myself I would wait until my room comes together with floors and paint before laying a finger on the wood. However, in the meantime I'd love some suggestions!
Love the stained look with a patterned shade!
ReplyDeleteMy mind is reeling, too, and it's not even my lamp!!! Seriously all *amazeballs* options...but I'm pretty sure my heart started speeding up and my eyes started bulging out of my head when you started showing those patterned lampshades. GUH. Imagining those paired with the wood base is giving me goosebumps (c: In a good way!
ReplyDeletePatterned lampshades, all the way! And how have I been living under a rock to not know about this Wisteria warehouse sale??
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the great deal.
ReplyDeleteI say leave it and play with the shades, or stain. can't wait to see what you decide!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the first wood lamp. It all depends on the rest of the room, but regardless you've found a pretty good steal!
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Agree with Danielle and Tamra. With that kind of wood, I don't know if you could get the high gloss look you're going for. The stain is really pretty though and you could jazz it up with any patterned shade you wanted!
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