The first thing that comes to mind is a pair of hard-wired sconces flanking the bed. Maybe brass. You'd need to either choose styles with switches, or install wall switches a bit above nightstand level on either side. We have wall switches. While not optimal visually, it is a very convenient arrangement.

I like the idea of swing arm sconces and here are two other choices that I thought you might like although the top one may be too deep.
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Can you move the bed over a little bit more? It just seems as if everything is mashed in there.

And, to my eye, as was pointed out earlier, maybe a larger painting on the wall adjacent to your beautiful Stickley nightstand. Might be worth a try to see how it looks!

I love this room, you are doing a beautiful job.

How about a classic brass bouillotte lamp? I've linked one, that while not real Chapman, is identical to the real one that I have. The shade here is different, but what a buy for this style lamp.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bouillotte two light table brass lamp with shade

Imari?

Here is a link that might be useful: Bellacor

Bouillottes

Here is a link that might be useful: Bellacor

Kind of Asian-Moderne but I like it anyway

Here is a link that might be useful: Horchow Lacquered Pagoda

Visual Comfort Tea caddy lamp

Here is a link that might be useful: Visual Comfort Chart House

Maybe this one?

Here is a link that might be useful: bellacor -- visual comfort antique brass dorchester swing arm light

Ogrose, I hadn't taken that picture straight-on, so perhaps these pictures are better. It's not the least bit crowded, but you have to appreciate that this is a small house. That doesn't mean I couldn't have purchased a narrower nightstand, but I didn't really want a smaller one. The room is a bit goofy because it's five sided and the fifth side is angled for some stupid reason. Why they didn't just build it symmetrical with the other side I'll never know. So there's still about 30" on the other side of the bed by the French doors where the bed is now, but I wouldn't want it any tighter over there. There's about 35" on the side with the nightstand (about 3" between it and the bed and 2" between it and the wall"). I think it's fine, and it's so much better than the 26" deep living room tables that were previously in there.

Anyhow, one of the good things about living in the city and in an old part of town is that my neighbors have things I can borrow for ideas. So, here's an idea similar to one of Pal's ideas. The shade and harp aren't right, but it still shows what this style would look like. This neighbor also has a few brass bouillotte lamps, but they're too short to try here.

I think bedside tables should pretty much fill the space, so this is good.

With a bigger shade a base like this could work, but so would a base with a larger diameter.

Pal, do you think this lamp (assuming it had the right shade) is too tall? What's the appropriate height given the posts on the bed?

I also "won" four framed prints of old watercolors of historic parts of Philadelphia that were printed onto watercolor paper and framed in classic, narrow black and gold frames at silent auction for one of the local organizations I'm involved with, so those may be in the running for the wall where the black framed oil painting is. But I may also try them on the wall in my dining room where the large canvas art is, too. But I haven't yet picked them up from around the corner, so I'll have to post about them later in the week.

This post was edited by KevinMP on Sun, Apr 28, 13 at 13:58

You def need a wider lamp shade for the bedside table. If you read in bed it should be tall enough to throw light onto your book. The current shade drops the light on the table. I like the sound of the prints you describe and would wait for those before moving any artwork.

Another very useful item for a bedside table is a nice clock with a big enough dial and/ or lighted face you can see in low light, and either a small tole tray or leather or wood box for reading glasses, your watch if you've forgotten to take it off, your tv remote, phone, etc.

There are very nice carriage clocks in brass or even pewter, which would be a nice additional color and metal in your house, as well as historically in keeping. Aged pewter might be a nice change for sconces also.

I would want a taller shade and maybe a bit wider than the bottom of this one. The height of the base is not bad but I think you could go a bit higher.

I wouldn't go any taller than the Imari lamp you borrowed. Do you own anything you can have made into a lamp - something that pulls the blue from the rug would be nice.

I purchased a deep blue cigar jar that had been made into a lamp from an online source. It's on DH side, which has a chest very similar to yours. I'll attach, so you can see what I'm talking about. He keeps it pulled over too far, and I hope the cat never pushes it off. I have a local lamp shop that makes lamps from found objects and I've taken things to her as well.

The watercolors sound interesting. Look forward to seeing them.

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Yes, I see what you mean, Kevin. The latest picture shows there is plenty of room.

Love that lamp; they're having a sale and I'm really tempted!

Kevin, that type of lamp and the colors in it look great in your room. This is some advice I was given previously regarding bedside lamps: When you are sitting in bed, the bottom of the shade should be just above your shoulder to create the perfect reading light.

You probably already know this, but I am editing to post additional information I was given:

Shade height should be about 3/4 the height of the base.

Reading lamps need a wider shade to provide plenty of light.

Be sure you have 2-3 inch separation from bulb to shade, especially for higher wattage bulbs. Be sure the top opening is wide enough to vent the heat. Compact Fluorescent bulbs are great for most lamps because they burn cooler, but you may need larger harp since CFL's are taller than standard light bulbs.

The best way to determine the bottom diameter of the shade for your table lamp is to measure the lamp height from the bottom edge of the table lamp base to the top of the lamp stem, (just below the socket cap)

The shade you choose for your lamp should have a bottom diameter that is within 2âÂÂ, plus or minus, the measured height of your lamp. For example if your lamp height (measured from the bottom of the lamp to just below the socket) is 14â tall, the shade you select (depending on your preference for a small, medium, or larger looking shade) should have a bottom diameter of 12âÂÂ, 13âÂÂ, 14âÂÂ, 15â or 16âÂÂ.

Round lamp base - round or hexagonal shade

Square or angular base - square shade

Mix opposites to make a contemporary statement

By the way, I forgot to mention that your nightstand is just beautiful.

This post was edited by walnutcreek on Sun, Apr 28, 13 at 15:55

A chunky urn lamp

Here is a link that might be useful: circa lighting