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Objects of Design #242: Tall Table Lamp

tall wooden table lamp from mia fleur
tall table lamp from mia fleur for £68

When I saw this light I suddenly understood what it is I look for in a table lamp. The answer is height. I have one very similar to this in silver and it’s absolutely my favourite lamp in the room. Of which there are six to choose from, I might add. And mine also stands against a dark grey wall which showcases everything perfectly doesn’t it?

black and white toile de jouy cushions from mia fleur
black and white toile de jouy cushions from mia fleur for £38

This is from new-ish company Mia Fleur, whose tagline is “because life’s too short to be minimalist”. A statement with which I wholeheartedly agree. Although looking round this room, I do sometimes feel a little more minimalism wouldn’t go amiss.

stag whisky decanter for £120
stag whisky decanter for £120

Anyway, as usual I digress, Mia Fleur is run by mother and two daughter team Jacqui, Amelia and Holly. They sell quirky one off, vintage and British-made pieces with one criteria; they have to want to buy it themselves. Which, frankly, means it’s a small miracle there’s anything left on the site for the rest of us.

decorative glass jar
decorative glass jar

As all three of them have degrees in textiles, so their cushion collection is worth checking out as some of them are designed by the team. Another great plus is that everything is beautifully styled and photographed which makes a real difference to the shopping experience.

It’s a great place to browse for affordable presents (for any time of year).

 

 

 

 

 

Kate Watson-Smyth

The author Kate Watson-Smyth

I’m a journalist who writes about interiors mainly for The Financial Times but I have also written regularly for The Independent and The Daily Mail. My house has been in Living Etc, HeartHome and featured in The Wall Street Journal & Corriere della Sera. I also run an interior styling consultancy Mad About Your House. Welcome to my Mad House.

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