20 January 2010

The Lamps of Walmart

If you never think to browse Wally's website for alternatives to high-end design objects, you're missing out. I spent a few minutes perusing the offerings in the lighting department, and was delighted to find some serious contenders for the best knock-off award. The price points are above average for the Big Box store, but in most cases, are a third of what you'd pay for their design inspiration. Here's a few notables:

Chevron floor lamp

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20 comments:

  1. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    nice piece, i like the director one, one finds nice stuff at the least expected places, no walmart in London but ill check it out anyway, thanks for sharing

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  2. bluehydrangeaJanuary 20, 2010 at 4:21 AM

    Walmart...you're looking good! Great finds!

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  3. Linda at Lime in the Coconut!January 20, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    Walmart? Really? Who knew?

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  4. LindseyJanuary 20, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    WOW...who knew! I might have to check this out!

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  5. JessJanuary 20, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    Great finds! Completely unexpected-- I'll have to check out Wally world!

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  6. SuzannJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    Holy smokes! WalMart? Seriously? There are a couple of MUST haves. I'm going to have to go there.

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  7. Claire Watkins, ASID alliedJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    Uh Oh those are good looking {it used to be so easy to shun walmart, now not so much}!

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  8. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)January 20, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    Finding affordable and chic lamps is really a challenge. These look fabulous. Love them. Hugs, Marty

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  9. Style Redux 2January 20, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    Who would have thought?

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  10. TaylorJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    this is so funny, I was just there on Sat and decided to run through the furnishings dept. and was pretty impressed!

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  11. my favorite and my bestJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    i spied a lantern pendant for my dining room that made me very happy.

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  12. JMWJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Wow, Wal-Mart, who knew? Love that copper kettle lamp.

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  13. nameisgraceJanuary 20, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    what great finds! who would've thunked it too...walmart? wow. that's my kinda deal!

    thanks for your sweet comments!!! so fun that you can shop for girly clothes. And of course i don't mind you posting my reno. i'd be beyond thrilled! xo g

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  14. AverillJanuary 20, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Wow. Who'd have thought?!? As a rule I never go into Walmart...just too crowded, everything's thrown around, etc. etc. but this stuff is nice!

    Just goes to show you...

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  15. LindsBJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    They do have some really pretty things, I'm loving these lamps

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  16. AppleTreeJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:19 AM

    shocking!! excellent investigative journalism my friend.

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  17. Lavender and LiliesJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    Wal-Mart? Who knew!

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  18. SarahJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:34 AM

    I'm shocked that these are from Walmart...I actually read your post twice to make sure I didn't miss something. I LOVE that first one.

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  19. SogniSorrisiJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    Some really great options!

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  20. Katie (Refresh Design Studio)January 21, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Those look pretty good. Who would've thought?!

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