If you want the picture facing the door, it must be very special to you. Thus, a lamp that does not draw attention from that picture is important. I opt for the one at the top.

No on the first one. I don't think it's right for a foyer, more for either bedside or a serious library desk type of setting. Same for the Adair.

I really like the second one and think it would look great with the white balusters and molding.

I have four of the third one, the Adair Bedside lamp and love it.

No to the fourth. Too blah.

So my choice is #2. Unique, pretty, compliments what you've got going on in there...

I like the first one, since it will be sitting on a desk....

I like #2. I like the feel of it and how it goes with the desk and seat.

I would be tempted to raise the picture a couple of inches BUT post again when you have chosen the lamp and I may change my mind. :)

Off topic: I love your paint color. What is it?

I know you didn't ask, but the stool looks like it belongs at a bathroom or bedroom vanity.

Thanks everyone for the input! My favorites were #1 and 2 also.

tibbrix - Thank you for the compliment! I feel so lost with decorating it is nice to hear that from someone so knowledgeable.

eld6161 - It is a knock-off of Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter

suero - I've tried to put furniture along the other wall, and it just doesn't look right. That wall, although facing the front door, is shorter and it leaves this weird open space on the longer wall. But I appreciate the idea.

k9arlene - Yeah, I do see what you mean about the stool I picked it because I like how it is round to balance all of the angles, and I thought the skirted fabric "softened" it a bit (rather than having more wood with exposed legs). But maybe it just isn't the right fit for a foyer? I'll have to think about that it I want to replace it.

I like #2. It has the right "feel" for the space.

Number 1.

# 1

I like #1, but not with the stool. I think it would look better with something a little less froufrou. If you want to use the stool, I would go with a curvier lamp.

I like #3..seems to be a good match to the desk but will now shout LOOK AT ME.

#1, and agree about the stool - it's more bedroom-y than foyer. I can't see the desk well, but the curve of the delicate legs has an Asian vibe to me. I'd put a light looking almost see-through chair there, maybe something along this line.

What color/s are in the frame of the picture? That may influence the lamp opinions. Can you show us a closer image of the desk without the stool?

I love vintage Bouillotte lamps, and this Frederick Cooper (great quality lamps) one on eBay is nice. Great price too!

Another lamp option - a pineapple one, the sign of hospitality since Colonial days

Brass eBay ends in 6 hours great price

Picture it with a nice shade -

I do prefer an ottoman or stool since I use one occasionally in the living room next door (and I don't want the ottoman to stay in the living room).

Could we just see the desk on the wall under the picture, please. I think it looks odd on the stair wall and moving it and adding a small lamp would set the picture off as a feature. Pic could be raised a little then.

I tried that and it looks cramped. I've even tried a few different pieces of furniture of varying sizes on the other wall because I was certain that something should go in that spot - none of it looked good.

Six, I think it must just be your perspective. I personally think (as do some others) that the desk looks strange on the wall where it is now. I also think your art would look nicer if it were grounded with a piece of furniture under it......even some sort of bench.

I totally get it and do appreciate the suggestions. It has been a challenging little space for me!

I think your original arrangement is fine, including art placement and stool. Love that little stool. If you placed a lamp on the left on the desk, it would visually add height and tie in with the art. If you want the lamp to light the area, then #2 or #4 would be my choices. Lamps #1 and #3 are task lamps and I don't see you sitting in that space pouring over paperwork...

The art is beautiful --and the frame really goes beautifully with it. I prefer 2 and 3....

I can see why you want then desk in the little nook. I would not want to sit at it with the front door to my back and having my chair bump in to the base of the stairs

i think I would look for an upholstered chair with small casters so it can be used both at the desk and pulled to use under the picture more facing the door and base if the steps.

For a lamp, I like the first one, but not for this setting. The rest not so much.

I do think one like the pineapple lamp lamp would be nice, but maybe with some type of interesting glass shade so some of the light casts up the stairs. Maybe arts and crafts style with and opaque glass shade in the color pallet of your walls so it does not distract from the art work

I'm gonna hazard a guess that the desk is just for keys, gloves and mail sorting, so I think a bench that can be pulled in and out easily would be great, so I'm not bothered by the tufted one, although another thing would be fine too. A bench maximizes space in a foyer, which is why I like them for that application, but YMMV. As for the lamp, unless I was going to need some heavy duty task lighting, I'd go with #2, the white decorative one, because I think it is pretty and adds to the delicate vibe of the entryway.

Is the desk in the entry someplace where you plan to do work or is it there just to fill the space and set things down on when you come into the house?

k9arlene - not a work space, just fill the space and set things down. I found this lamp, similar to #2 but might blend into the space better (I am thinking the lattice, although beautiful, might detract from the picture):

I like the above choice. I thought the lattice one seemed more like it belonged in a bedroom.

I love lamp #1. can you tell me where you got it?

From Joss and Main, they call it the Nora Table Lamp.

The great thing about lamps #1 and #4 is they echo the colors of the picture frame, (sort of, at least on my monitor) so might highlight it.

What a lovely space! May I ask where your "Shalom" piece is from? It's stunning!

Progress! I am super happy with my lamp choice. Still pondering the stool.

Hamma - It was a present but here is the label from the back

Looks beautiful as does the rest of your lovely home!

Also, I love the stool!!!

Beautiful! The lamp really adds a softness. As does the stool.

I really like it.

Lovely--nice job!

It all looks fabulous to me!

Thanks so much for the kind words (and help)! This decorating thing is so new to me, I second guess all the time.

Refreshing is a word that comes to mind. The wood in the desk, molding and floor really stand out in a good way. I also love the stool, and the picture.

That lamp does look beautiful and does not interfere with the wonderful picture as I thought it would. You are creating a lovely space. I like the stool, too.

Thanks very much for responding, sixkeys! I love the art piece (it's so beautiful!) and I love how your entrance nook turned out! Shalom aleikhem!