Good Questions: Lampshadeless Lamps?

Hello AT,

I bought some great lampshades at the Chelsea Flea Market a few years ago, but I'm having a hard time finding lamps to go with them. Do you know of any store that just sells lamps, or am I better off getting lamps with shades, and throwing out the shades?

Thank you.
Rebecca

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some stores (example: crate & barrel) sell some models of their lamps as separate bases and shades (example: zak table lamp). check it out:
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1220&f=9014

posted by helen on 2006-11-21 14:48:30

Hi, Rebecca,
I know that Anthropologie sells various lamps w/o shades as well.

Good luck on your search...

Laura

posted by Laura on 2006-11-21 14:55:20

Buy the lamp you like - toss the shade.

posted by alex on 2006-11-21 15:03:59

Target sells just lamp bases. So does Ikea.

posted by Ann on 2006-11-21 15:12:45

EBAY. Most of their lamps are shadeless.

posted by Scazza on 2006-11-21 15:28:09

In fact, you can pretty much wire anything you want and turn it into a lamp.

posted by Lil on 2006-11-21 17:52:33

Pottery Barn also sells lamps and bases separately.

Try also shadesoflight.com

posted by patrick (the other one) on 2006-11-21 23:13:32

I second the ebay suggestion -- especially if you have an idea of what kind of lamp to search for. Still, if you happen to see one you like in a shop I wouldn't hesitate to chuck the lamp shade it comes with (assuming it's not as nice as the ones you've got).

posted by Lucy on 2006-11-22 01:52:12

urban outfitters, also.

posted by angelune on 2006-11-22 13:45:32

You could always CraigsList the shade to someone who has a lamp but no shade, to make the circle complete.

posted by Jeremy on 2006-11-26 10:28:25