Observations: Table Lamp Trends in 2013

I have been hunting for a good table lamp since days now and have been very confused as there are some amazing pieces out there! If you have the budget, you can get some fabulous stuff. Having a keen eye for design in general, I have noticed how The Table Lamp has changed trends since 2011/ 2012.

Below are a few observations I have made in the new trends of table lamps:

• This year, I see more of earthy, rustic and simple tones as compared to metallic gold and silver from last year. Less of bling surely!
• The colors are contrasting, it's almost like the color blocking of dresses. 
• The bases are more geometric ranging from squares to rectangles to ovals.
• If the base is simple, then the shade has to have a high contrasting color or a detailed pattern. If the shade is simple, then the base has to be creative.
• There is a combination of Vintage + Modern
• Plain glass base are the hottest now!

Sculptural Table Lamp by West Elm - Purchase it here

Shirley Fintz Table Lamp by West Elm - Purchase it here

Channel Ceramic Table Lamp by West Elm - Purchase it here

Silver Disc Lamp by Indigo Living - Purchase it here

Table Lamp Hamptons Black - Purchase it here

Celia Ribbed Mercury Glass Table Lamp Base by Pottery Barn - Purchase it here

Clift Seeded Glass Table Lamp by Pottery Barn - Purchase it here [I personally love these!]

Gold Patterned Lamp by Zara Home - Purchase it here [I like this one too!]

Openwork Silver Lamp by Zara Home - Purchase it here

Elephant Lamp by Zara Home - Purchase it here 

Or simply get into the Spring/ Summer mode and check out these Tulipanes & Mariposas lamp shades by Zara Home.