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Objects Of Design #255: Kilsmo Shade

affordable and pretty If yesterday's gorgeous carved wooden shades were a little too expensive for you, then today we're sticking with the Scandi theme but going to the other end of the spectrum - pricewise not design-wise. Just look at this. The golden interior will cast a warm glow into any room while the black
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Objects Of Design #254: Kajo Lampshades

the pattern casts beautiful light on the walls Sometimes you don't want the bother of a whole new lamp but just a new shade to ring the changes in a room. These gorgeous wooden shades from Hanna Francis might do the trick. Born in Sweden to a Finnish mother and an English father, Hanna has
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Objects Of Design #253: Aubrey Table Lamp

tradition with a twist Zoe Darlington makes lamps inspired by heirlooms and updated with modern twists. A sort of antique punk if you will. The bases are all handmade in Britain and Zoe designs and makes all the shades. Aubrey is made from an oak base while the black and white polka dot shade is
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Objects Of Design #252: Favourite Things Pendant

these are a few of my favourite things We're all curators now. This unusual pendant light allows you to reach in through the side and insert your favourite objects, which are then beautifully highlighted from above without spoiling the light source in the room below. Possibly one of the few situations when you can be
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Objects Of Design #251: Heavy Desk Light By Benjamin Hubert

desk light made from wood and concrete After all the pretty pink glass from Esther Patterson yesterday, it's time for something a little more robust and so we turn to Benjamin Hubert and his heavy desk light.  It really is made from concrete and wood and was designed in 2008 for Decode London. The idea behind
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Objects Of Design #250: Esther Patterson Handblown Lamps

see your kitchen through rose-tinted lights Esther Patterson runs her studio Curiousa & Curiousa from the Midlands where she works with local craftsmen and glass blowers to create her range of beautiful glass lights. No moulds are used so there is no restriction on size, colour or shape. She launched her range in Design Week
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Objects Of Design #249: Jonathan Adler Carnaby Lamp

porcelain lamp with a paper shade New York designer Jonathan Adler has been a big hit in his home city for some time now with his quirky pottery designs and graphic homeware. Last year he opened a store in London's Sloane Avenue, where fans can browse some 3,000 sq ft. But, if London's no good
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Objects Of Design #248: Extendable Wall Light

off the wall task lighting Forget all those downlighters, spotlights, strip lights and what have you, this is really what I want in my kitchen. I know that LEDs and spots are the most practical in a kitchen but I hate the way they look and would much rather be able to have a few
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Objects Of Design #247: Mercury Glass Diamond Pendant

Hand -blown glass pendant This is a bit different from the run of the mill pendant lights, although I would suggest you hang it somewhere where it will provide atmosphere and decoration rather than over a desk where homework needs to be done. The glass is handblown, the diamond pattern is etched on and the
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Object Of Design #246: Seletti Neon Letters

pick and choose your letters   I am aware as I write this that I am talking about something which may only be any good for the ten minutes before anyone finds out about it, at which point it may become irredeemably naff. But, having said that, I love these letters. Having always hankered  after
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