'Slow decorating' is the hottest buzzword in interior design. Rather than a 2010s instant makeover, homeowners are building deeply layered homes full of beautiful objects collected over time. However, what do you do if you need furniture in your home right now?
Martha Stewart's vintage-inspired T.J. Maxx Ceramic Task Lamp is the answer. The doyenne of hosting's latest collection is full of charming pieces that feel truly vintage, and this jade green, Art Deco-inspired light might be my favorite. It channels the look of an antique banker's light with intricate detail and striking brass hardware, and, paired with antique furniture, it would fit right in – but it's only $69.99 (compared to similar actual 20th-century pieces starting around $500). It's ideal for getting the slow decorating look without the price tag or timeline.
Inspired by vintage banker's lamps, this gorgeous piece comes in Martha's signature jade green color. Its intricate chinoiserie design and rectangular shape add a cozy Art Deco sensibility.
Though slowly compiling vintage pieces collected at markets and global travels creates the most authentic experiential design, Martha's vintage-inspired pieces are a great place to start for anyone on a budget or who needs to get the look quickly. A high-low mixture, like pairing this lamp with an heirloom table, for example, infuses a room with utterly irresistible personality.
Furthermore, now is the best time to invest in Art Deco decor for your living room. Online antique and vintage dealer 1stDibs has seen a 10-year high in searches for 'art deco,' with people looking for 'art deco bathroom accessories' up 150% since the beginning of the year (did I mention I think Martha's lamp would also look fabulous on a bathroom sideboard?). With this burgeoning trend just at the start of its peak, it's the ideal moment to add its hallmarks to your home.
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If art deco isn't your thing, we won't judge. Vintage lighting inspired by any period can still work to add a layered and collected over time feeling to your home.
These are our editors' picks of lamps to make your space sing.
Martha Stewart Ceramic Lemons Table Lamp
Unapologetically fun, playful, and kitschy, this Martha-designed lamp combines the best of the Amalfi Coast with a granny-chic shade. Complete with ruffles, it would look completely at home on a vintage wicker table, or a more modern glass sideboard.
O’Bright Dimmable LED Pharmacy Floor Lamp
What is a lamp if not the perfect reading nook companion? Put this vintage-inspired brass light over your favorite armchair or bean bag, and you instantly have a literary corner that feels straight out of your grandfather's study.
8" Empire Shade in Caret & Gold Snakeshead Silk
If I designed a cordless lamp based on my love for English interiors, this would be it. Featuring an iconic William Morris 'Snakeshead' silk shade, this rechargeable marble lamp channels old-world craftsman charm. The scalloped rim and warm silk cast an impossibly cozy glow across any living room.
Wooden Mid Tone Lamp With Pleated Shade
Finding a lamp small enough for a bijou corner can be tricky, but this Target favorite hits the sweet spot. Featuring a warm wood turn base and a classic pleated shade, it brings instant cozy character to your home for just $50.
With its single bands of blue and cream shade, this gorgeous lamp is sure to spark conversation. The brass and ceramic materials make it feel heritage but contemporary at the same time.
Threshold Fluted Brass Table Lamp
The ultimate budget pick for recreating a high-end look. Its 15-inch height, turned brass silhouette, and pleated shade make it a seamless fit for any surface. It's our top pick for a reason.
The most magical homes feature a blend of new and vintage, expensive and budget-friendly, immitation and true-designer. It's in these pairings that the personality of the owner emerges, revealing their completely individual taste. Thus, Martha Stewart's vintage-inspired designs fit perfectly into a well-appointed home.
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