While planning the new design for our dining room one of the amazing revelations that came to me was the impact that lamps can have on a room. A modern retro style was the sort of thing we were aiming for and decided that a couple of retro table lamps would set the entire room off. Choosing table lamps can be much more than simply placing accessories thanks to the options they give you.

Starting with a plain pottery retro table lamp design that would sit at either end of the sideboard. The process of searching threw up a impressive variety of lamp stands with endless detail work or lovely paintwork, or both, to choose from. We then altered our preference for matching table lamps to more eclectic pieces preferring the imbalance it created as well as the chance to buy two pieces.

We also discovered Tiffany table lamps and that gave us the whole stained glass retro table lamps to choose from. The stained glass table lamps definitely made a statement in the room but we felt that they were somewhat overwhelming for a small dining room.

Other types of retro table lamps that really caught my eye were small Atomic table lamps, some snappy gourd table lamps and, going for the more modern side of the retro look, a range of space age influenced chrome lamps.

It’s not surprising that the entire mood of the room changes depending on the sort of retro lamp that is on display. The type of lamp shade and the strength of light it allows helps create the atmosphere. Choosing a suitable retro table lamp is a part of the process that must be taken seriously.