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Lamp size relative to depth of console table?

12 years ago

Would like to use 2 narrow console tables (less than 12 inches), one behind each of 2 sofas that face each other, but am worried that this will severely limit the size of lamp I can use on each table. Any rule for lamp/lampshade size relative to the depth of a table?

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decoenthusiaste
12 years ago
Your worry has ancient roots.
http://www.nola.com/homegarden/index.ssf/2014/07/art_nature_and_decorating_all.html
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Inside Studio Ltd
12 years ago
There is such a wide variety of table lamps available you can get them in all sorts of diameters and shapes, not a problem at all to have a narrow console.
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