Lamps can be so expensive. They can also be really cheap.
How did it get to the point where lamps can become throw-away items? Aren't they complicated electrical devices with wires and switches? Apparently that doesn't matter, I still find them next to the dumpster sometimes.
I've found 2 of these 5-bendable- arm lamps, both solid pieces in working order with a well weighted base so the lamp doesn't feel like it will tip over if you bump it.
One lamp had matching white shades, and the other had each shade a different color.
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I had seen a photo of a friend's new studio apartment and it looked a bit dark so i asked her if she wanted a free floor lamp to brighten things up. She said a lamp would be great, but the style of the shades didn't really match her personal aesthetic. I suggested removing the shades and having only bare edison bulbs (aka cool hipster light bulbs) instead. She was game to try and the results turned out pretty well.
The photo below shows her new cool floor lamp casting a gentle glow reflected off the room divider.
There are multiple styles of edison bulbs out there, from globes to elongated tubes available in stores and online. Lots of possibilities.
Happy freestyling, don't be afraid to experiment with light!