Sometimes a room needs an extra oomph and one thing I’ve learned is that a touch of the exotic usually does the trick.

Consider for example the beautiful Egyptian Arabesque Lamp from L’Aviva Home, a NY-based, online retailer specializing in global artisanal finds.  Hands down, the pendant fits into an exotic/shabby chic/“I’ve travelled the world” type of décor.  But it can also be the belle of the ball dangling from the ceiling in a well-appointed and tailored modern room where normally it would be considered “out-of-place”.  I’m not one to overly decorate with artisanal finds, but this is one rare piece that can be as uptown as it is downtown.

When lit, the pierced copper globe projects a lovely shadow of dancing light.  Since each can be custom made, different sizes and finishes are possible.  To date they are produced in gunpowder gray (shown), gold and silver plate.