Where can I find a desk lamp like this

[ThinkPinkStink]

Hi there,

My little sister has an upcoming birthday - and would like a lamp like the below which is £300 from John Lewis - I'd rather spend closer to £50-£100 - have you seen any similar lamps on your travels?










Her requirements are:

She likes the retro/deco shape of the John Lewis one
She would ideally like it to be touch activated/have dimmer switch
She wants the base to be metal

Any help would be hugely appreciated!!

[anametouse]

Do you know you've posted in pregnancy

[BikeRunSki]

Maybe report this and ask it to be moved to Chat? Or Property? Or something else anyway!!

[TheImprobableGirl]

Maybe it's a topic takeover? For lamp enthusiasts

[ThinkPinkStink]

Haha, such a silly noodle.

I blame pregno-brain!

Sorry!

[BikeRunSki]

Dunelm have this one which is s bit similar

[DawnMumsnet]

Sorry for the delay here. We're moving this over to our Home Decoration topic now. We think the OP will have more chance finding that lamp over there.

[ThinkPinkStink]

Ha, thanks Dawn. Sorry for unnecessary admin!

[Rupster]

So John Lewis sell theirs for £300 and Dumelm for around £15?!!!

[ThinkPinkStink]

Rupster I agree you're not paying for the raw materials when you buy things like that though.

It's like most watches are pretty much identical - maybe some have slightly better quality leather for the strap, and some have a slightly better mechanic, but unless you're buying top of the range a Casio is pretty much identical to a Gucci watch in terms of materials used.

I'm not super-keen on the Dunelm one (thank you though BikeRunSki) as it is a little bit small - and the yellow too custardy (whereas the John Lewis one was more mustardy) - one of the things I really like about the JL one is the way the wire weaves through the arm of the lamp - I think that kind of detailing is what makes it appear classy.

I guess the lamp doesn't have to even look like the JL one - just be of a similar, vintage-y, retro style. xx

[BikeRunSki]

I totally agree that the John Lewis one is much nicer, better designed and just more refined Think. You are obviously paying for quality design with that lamp.