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Let There Be Light

Written by Kate Parham
| Published on May 10, 2012
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Teal Juju Lamp, $795
Teal Juju Lamp, $795

Named “best of the best” by the American Society of Interior Designers, Vivify’s lamps come in a rainbow of colors. At Skynear Designs Gallery (2122 18th St., NW; 202-797-7160).

Perfume Bottle Lamp, $2,750
Perfume Bottle Lamp, $2,750

Porta Romana, known for gorgeous glass-blown creations, makes this in a variety of colors. At Michael-Cleary, Washington Design Center (202-488-9787).

Batik Table Lamp, $480
Batik Table Lamp, $480

A porcelain lamp by Arteriors with a refreshing spin on the always charming blue-and-white motif. By request at Dalton Pratt.

The Riley, $510
The Riley, $510

A handcrafted buffet lamp by Arteriors has leather wrapping and polished-nickel spider feet. By request at Dalton Pratt (1742 Wisconsin Ave., NW; 202-333-3256).

The Armature, $5,400
The Armature, $5,400

This bronze floor lamp by Solis Betancourt & Sherrill is both classic and modern. At Holly Hunt, Washington Design Center (300 D St., SW; 202-554-2910).

Hope Pendant, $2,205
Hope Pendant, $2,205

Like the Hope Diamond, this modern chandelier casts a glittery glow. At Room & Board (1840 14th St., NW; 202-729-8300).

LZF Nut Pendant
LZF Nut Pendant

This light adds an airy, bold twist to any room. At Aidan Design (4701 Sangamore Rd., Suite L3, Bethesda; 301-320-8735).

Nelson Pendant
Nelson Pendant

George Nelson’s Pear Pendant is such an icon of midcentury design that it’s in the Museum of Modern Art’s collection. At Room & Board.

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