If you are a regular reader of Apartment Therapy, then you know lighting is one of our biggest obsessions. From ideas for lighting parties and artwork to test labs for finding the most energy efficient bulbs, we are constantly on the lookout for the best and brightest in home lighting for just about any purpose. As we wrap up 2011, let's take a look at some of our favorite lighting pieces through these shopping guides, popular daily finds and favorite new stores reviewed throughout the year.
TOP ROW: Shopping Guides
• 1 How to Shop for Sustainable Lighting
• 2 On the Cheap: Industrial Lighting Under $50
• 3 Finding the Perfect Pendant Lamp
• 4 Top 10 Wall Sconces for Small Spaces
• 5 Best Modern Indoor Outdoor Lights
MIDDLE ROW: Hot Daily Finds
• 6 Naughty Lamp by Jonathan Adler
• 7 Binic Lamp by Ionna Vautrin
• 8 Fork Table Lamp by Diesel
• 9 Studioilse w084t Lamp by Ilse Crawford
• 10 Excel Floor Lamp by Rich Brilliant & Willing
BOTTOM ROW: Favorite Lighting Stores
• 11 Stephen Gerould: Handmade Ceramic Lamps
• 12 Mottega: Customized Lamps in 2 Weeks
• 13 Canopy Designs: Couture Lighting, Jewelry & More
• 14 Ochre: Contemporary Furniture, Lighting & Accessories
• 15 Early Electrics: Vintage Industrial Lighting
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Wow I love that fixture! Who makes it? If it's Currey and Company I'll buy it tomorrow!
Very timely, I need to buy lighting for over my dining room table. Table is 42 inches wide, so am aiming for a 30 inch diameter fixture. Hey AT-ers, what you you think of this sonneman puri light fixture, or is there another 30 inch fixture you think I should consider? We want low profile to not impede our views out the window.
Thanks for the resource guide! I'm looking forward to checking out Farm Tek, and Barn Lighting Electric -I think they might have just what I'm looking for! Thanks!
There's a new award winning lighting resource called "Modern Maine" that AT should be covering...the designer lives on a tiny island off the coast of Maine yet has really a great esthetic. Would fit right in with this post.