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Best of Three. A new type of post in which we pick a single retailer (this week, Crate and Barrel) and a specific item (Metallic Table Lamp) and do a little comparison shopping with all of you...which do you think is the best bet for design longevity and good value for the money out of the three shown above?

From Left: Cleo is $279, is made of brass with a linen shade. It is 26.5 inches high and has a three-way switch.

Haley is $199., is made of silver-nitrate coated glass with a dupioni silk shade. It is 21.5 inches high and has a three-way switch.

Nina is #139., is made of gold finish ceramic with a black metal base and a black shade with gold foil interior and grosgrain trim. It is 30" high and has a three-way switch.