A blog about real estate, interior design, and the home in the Washington, DC area.

Splurge vs. Steal: Modern Floor Lamps

By Lynne Shallcross   Published Monday, May 21, 2007

By Lynne Shallcross 

Design Within Reach’s Fun 1 Floor Lamp is, well, just that. From Danish designer Verner Panton, the lamp is a recently reissued design from 1964. While the handcut mother of pearl discs, shown at left, make a tinkling noise with a passing breeze, you can also choose polished stainless steel discs that softly reflect light around the room. Each lamp, priced at $1,688, is signed by the designer and comes with an individual edition number and a certificate of authenticity.

Locations in Adams Morgan (1838 Columbia Rd,. NW; 202-265-5640), Georgetown (3307 Cady's Alley, NW; 202-339-9480), and Bethesda (4840 Bethesda Avenue; 301-215-7200). 

 
If you want to lighten up without lightening your wallet, check out the Capiz Floor Lamp from West Elm, shown at right. The glamorous, cascading natural shells come in white and mocha. For $179 (with free shipping when you order online), you might just want both.

Tysons Corner Center (571-633-0227). 

Post a comment

Feel free to leave a comment or ask a question. Because of the prevalence of spam, we ask that you fill out the code in the image below to help us eliminate spam comments. By posting here, you affirm that you are 13 years of age or older. Washingtonian.com reserves the right to remove or edit content once posted.

Find A ...
Find A Restaurant







  1. Only show Delivery
    Only show Kid Friendly
    Only show Late Night
    Only show Party Space
    Only show Weekend Brunch
Find Events




Find A Happy Hour





  1. search_finda.gif
Find A Spa




  1. search_finda.gif
Find a Home





  1. search_finda.gif
  2. Powered by  
Find A Hotel


  1.   


  2. Reviewed by Washingtonian
  3. Kid Friendly     Valet Parking
    Handicap Accessible    

  4. Childcare
    WiFi
    Pet Friendly
    Bar/Lounge/Dining
    Airport Shuttle
    Salon/Spa
    Swimming Pool
    Fitness Room
    On-site Drycleaning
    Meeting Rooms
    Golf
    Tennis Courts
    Game Room
  5. search_finda.gif
Newsletter Signup
  1. Bridal Party
  2. Dining Out
  3. Kliman Online
  4. Shop Around
  5. Where & When
  6. Learn more sign_up.gif
 

Can DC’s New Digital News Operations Replace the Once-Great Newspaper Bureaus?

Gone are the robust bureaus for the Los Angeles Times, Newhouse News, and other once-healthy news organizations. Digital media bureaus now are taking their places with as many reporters and plenty of swagger. more

Turkey to Go: Where to Buy Take-Out Thanksgiving Dinners

Worried about how you’re going to pull that Thanksgiving meal together by November 26? Luckily, there’s lots of ways to get a takeout turkey-day dinner so you don’t have to lift a finger in the kitchen. When ordering a turkey, keep in mind that a ten-to-12 pound turkey will feed four to six people. more