I like the one on the left..Unexpected shape and ties everything in a little bit better.

Go for the gold!

Left one for me. More interesting.

Right

I like the one on the left. Interesting shape, goes better with everything else. Could you tell me where you found your credenza.

Right.

Right...

I like the one on the right ... a bit wider, very cool shape .. love the darker shade color and the warmth of the gold.

Right.

Left because it's not about the lamps. The dark shade fights with the painting which I assume is the star.

Right

Both great choices! I like the one on the left.

Both nice but I like right

If you need the lamp for this set-up (including the painting), then I would choose the one on the left. I would want to have the focus on the painting and not on the lamps.

Get the one on the right but switch out the shade.

Left. The unusual shape of the base and the neutral colored shade work together to give the lamp presence but not at the expense of the art. My eye is drawn down to the navy shade and the uniform shapes on that shiny, gold base, which distracts from the art.

Hey happy.

Changed my mind...like the darker shade. Guess that's nothing from nothing.

You say do not let the mirrored sideboard distract…why?

If you are keeping that piece and the artwork, I say neither lamp. Either is just too much.

I suggest a wood lamp in the same tone as the sideboard.

I respectfully disagree JudyG. Those lamps are great choices IMO!

I would not have any of the two the paint is too beautyful but if u have to take the gold it does not fight for attention

You need not address me, Ann. I am not disagreeing with your opinion. You have already said you like both lamps. I simply am responding to the OP with MY suggestion.

I love the mirror server. Can you tell me where you got it?

I would say neither - they both disappear on the server and don't do anything to compliment the painting. Bring in some of the colour from the painting. Here are some ideas. Mouse over image to enlarge.

I love both lamps, but I think they both would detract your eye from the painting. I think if you switched the shades, you might have a different outcome. The gold lamp with the light shade would look great.

Very good point JudyG, Sorry. I was just so impressed by the two selections of the OP, I was surprised someone didn't like them and I was hoping OP wouldn't doubt their choices. But you're absolutely right!

A turquoise shade on the first lamp will do it....or

Just wrote this up and reporting this troll.

Left

Left :-)

I like the left one better....more interesting shape that pops out against the painting without being too stark

I like the dark shade if there is balance across room with a dark color somewhere. If the rest of furnishing are light go with the other.

Left

Golf with blue shade

The lamp on the right, although beautiful is chunkier and draws attention from the painting. The one on the left is great and does not draw as much attention. If you want the painting to stand out the lamp(s) need to be a little understated.

I went with the darker shade. The pillows are gold on the sette and I have drapes being made currently. Panel drapes. I like the drama of the darker shade... It isn't lost in the pic. I think it enhances it.

Gold!

Looking good!

Not sure what's bothering me...might be the gold competing with the finish on your pendents.

tippy--would you share with me where you got the mirror console? I think your room looks great!

R/S Dark shade /w L/S base.

@Alex511
I purchased the server at Mathis Bros. It's Bernhart
Thank you!

you did it right!!

Look at the pic you posted! WOW! Love it!!!

Hi Tippy. Those lamps look very cool!

I love the the final picture

looks great!

Gold one Or the other one with a different lamp shade that shade is too muted.

I think the lighter one blends into the painting too much. But this is a lovely ensemble.

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