table lamp fixture

when i was brainstorming “big bang for your buck”  tabletop ideas, i sketched this simple table lamp fixture. i’ve seen these types of fixtures at parties in the past. some very elaborate, some simple, some metal, some glass. i wanted to offer my clients something that was affordable and chic, but also versatile.

i enlisted the help of my father, a master carpenter. he crafted up these amazing chocolate brown wooden lamp bases, complete with molding along the sides for a finished look. a pair of taplights are hidden inside to provide a soft glow (each lasting approx. 4 hrs). the lampshade, an ecru linen with a tall conical shape, is the perfect size for the lamp base which measures 13″ square at the base and 30″ tall.

versatility options:endless! the chocolate brown base is a neutral choice for most events; however, both the base and pole can be covered with a fabric treatment for a completely different look. for example, i’ve created a base cover out of serape fabric for a cowboy chic fundraising event. it was purposefully raw around the edges to match the rustic theme. naked or covered, the base can be topped with various floral or votive candles, or a combination of both.