Plato Wrought Iron Table Lamp

The Plato wrought iron table lamp from Lite Source is an elegant addition to any modern home. The abstract, geometric designs of the base paired with Plato’s heavy-duty wrought iron construction makes for quite a conversation piece. I can easily picture this lamp proudly displayed on a desk or hallway table in a cosmopolitan setting, maybe a penthouse in New York City or the lobby of a chic Los Angeles hotel showcasing industrial decor. Plato’s design is simple enough that it fits into any contemporary lighting scheme, but its unique presence makes it a standout among table lamps.

Measuring 27.5″ high (over two feet!) and 15.5″ wide with a 7.5″ wide base, Plato is a discount table lamp that no one will be able to overlook. As a versatile work of lighting art, Plato supports a three way bulb, with incandescent lighting options up to 150 Watts. You don’t have to read a Socratic dialogue to know that this table lamp is a knockout and has real personality. (Product Page: http://www.affordablelamps.com/ls-21207.html)

The summer convention season is upon us, and I will be attending at least two cons in July, the Westercon in Pasadena and of course Comic Con International in San Diego. In honor of that, I want to do a few super hero inspired blogs, and what better way to start off than with a Metamorpho® inspired table lamp out of Hubbardton Forge, the Metamorphic Table Lamp (product page: http://www.affordablelamps.com/hub-26-1962.html). This wrought iron table lamp features an assortment of shade options including Eclipse Micro-Suede (Eclipso?), Terra Micro-Suede (Micronauts?), Doeskin Micro-Suede, Natural Anna, or none at all. It measures 27″ by 33″ high. 8.6″ with a 6.5″ base, with a two-part stem joined by brackets that allows the lamp to swivel, uses one 150 watt type A bulb. This lamp is a virtual Justice League of a fixture, and if you have the dough, you can order one of each shade, for a true Metamorphic experience.

“We are the Metrons.”
Star Trek, episode 19.

Who could forget these omnipotent beings from the classic Star Trek episode “Arena,” written by the masterful science fiction great Frederic Brown?  It has always been my favorite Trek episode. Ever wonder what the Metrons use for lighting? Well here it is, the Metra Table Lamp (product page: http://www.affordablelamps.com/hub-26-4432.html) from Hubbardton Forge. As far as wrought iron table lamps go, this one is old world wise, much like the Metron consortium. The Metra features curving bars of iron joined by brackets, supporting an inverted basin shade. It measures 19” high with a 7” base, and uses four G 40 watt bulbs. The Metra is 1960’s future chic, retro forward future fashion, and perfect for those of you who boldly go where no lighting designers go before. Plus, you can use this light when you assemble the need components to battle the Gorn.

(We would like to apologize in advance for the geeky nature of this particular lighting blog, but the author was waxing nostalgic, and with a name like Metra, he could not resist the analogy, strained though it might be.)