When we saw the Caged Blown Glass Lantern on Urban Outfitters' website it took us a moment to place it. Then it hit us - it looks like a cheap reproduction of Victoria's dining room light, a one of a kind piece she bartered with previous tenants for. (See it in her House Tour here.)
We've always admired Victoria's version and secretly hoped to stumble across something similar at a flea market. And while the price ($68) for the Urban version is definitely budget-friendly, it leaves us with a question: are these style twins a mere coincidence or a case of big box store art directors trolling blogs for inspiration?
-elizabeth
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Dunno. Blown glass lamps are easy to find. Moroccan import stores always have them. I can't wait for the NYC Christmas markets. The vendors have tons. Of course they have actual stores, but I love seeing them all in one location.
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the are definitely looking at blogs for inspiration, beautiful lantern!
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These remind me of the Pottery Barn versions I've got on my wish list now...
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p8924/index.cfm?pkey=clgthngpen
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That's a common design.
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Hey, Boomer, I wondered what happened to you, when you disappeared for a month or so. Glad you're back.
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i love it that AT commenters are familiar with each other! how sweet :)
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