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Top of the Line

Portable lamp purveyors reveal the most innovative new treatments for shades.

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VIBRANT IKAT

For Gallery Designs, ethnic and tribal patterns as well as rich hues like orange, paprika, tangerine, fuchsia and aqua spice up simply styled bases. The company’s Bombay Raspberry shade, for example, blends the best of both worlds. www.gallerydesignslighting.com

RECLAIMED MATERIAL

Discarded chicken wire finds its way to Aidan Gray, where it becomes new again thanks to the company’s innovative new shade treatments. Softened by a natural linen shade underlay, designs like the rustic Perm lamp coordinate well with a range of décor styles, from country cottage to French vintage. www.aidangrayhome.com

DELICIOUS DETAIL

At Jamie Young Co., shades with beautiful embellishments like hand-painted floral motifs or multiple rows of smart, contrasting trim lend a fresh look the line’s signature bases. For example, the Etched Pillar table lamp reaches new heights, thanks to a hand-painted shade inspired by 18th Century Chinoiserie. www.jamieyoung.com

FAUX LEATHER

A bright pink faux gator shade helps set the mod mood for the Mirabella lamp from Wildwood Lamps’ Studio W line. The clean yet retro base in Gardenia helps balance out this statement-making shade. www.wildwoodlamps.com

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