Lamps

A lamp is sized against the furniture beside it, not the room. Beside a sofa, the bottom of the shade wants to sit near eye level when seated, which usually means a table lamp of 24 to 27 inches standing on a side table. Beside a reading chair, a floor lamp of 58 to 64 inches puts the light over your shoulder rather than in your eyes.

Solid wood bases are heavier than ceramic or metal, which matters in a house with children or a dog. Every piece is made to order.