Welcome to the latest instalment of my new series on modern vintage home decor. This time we are focusing on modern vintage lighting, including pendant shades, bobbin lamps, pleated and scalloped lampshades, brass finishes and vintage style wall sconces. Read on for my top easy lighting solutions (no electricians required!) that are perfect for the English cottage look, grand millennial style, cottagecore or granny chic.
John Lewis & Partners / LightStylist, Etsy
For more modern vintage inspiration check out my guides on how to get the look, cushions and wallpaper.
Pendant Lighting
When choosing ceiling/pendant lighting for the modern vintage look, opt for bright pops of colour, brass finishes and pleated or scalloped shades in natural materials such as linen, silk or rattan.
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Get the Look
- Scalloped linen Dunelm
- Scalloped metal John Lewis & Partners
- Pleated John Lewis & Partners
- Metal John Lewis & Partners
- Pleated silk John Lewis & Partners
- Scalloped rattan HastshilpEngland, Etsy
- Pewter dome John Lewis & Partners
- Pleated pattern John Lewis & Partners
- Olive dome Dunelm
Please note: these are pendant shades only, ceiling light fittings sold separately.
Lamps & Lampshades
When it comes to desk or table lamps look for tapered, scalloped or pleated lampshades and wooden bobbin or antique brass finish lamp bases. Lamps can be a great way to introduce colour and pattern into your home, so don’t be afraid to mix and match to get the look you want. For example, Dunelm currently have fantastic paint-your-own wooden bobbin table and floor lamp bases (find my paint recommendations here).
Dunelm: shade, base / John Lewis & Partners
Get the Look
- Scalloped linen Dunelm
- Pleated pattern RosannaLonsdale, Etsy
- Blue pleated Dunelm
- Scalloped linen LightStylist, Etsy
- Taupe pleated Dunelm
- Pleated pattern RosannaLonsdale, Etsy
- Ochre pleated John Lewis & Partners
- Scalloped LightStylist, Etsy
- Sage pleated John Lewis & Partners
- Paint your own lamp base Dunelm
- Bobbin base John Lewis & Partners
- Candlestick lamp base Dunelm
Wall Lights
Another great way to add vintage character to your home is with wall lights or sconces. Plug-in wall lights can be an easier, budget-friendly option. They can be hung anywhere (within reach of a socket) and no electrician is required. Shades may be sold separately, in which case look for a small lampshade (approx 12-15cm) or a candle clip shade.
For more lighting ideas see my Guide to the best alternative, rechargeable and wireless lighting solutions, which includes plug-in wall lights, cordless lamps and rechargeable bulbs.
Get the Look
- Brass plug-in wall light Dunelm (shade sold separately)
- Rattan plug-in wall light Dunelm
- Glass plug-in wall light Dunelm
- Red candle shade Dunelm (shade only)
- Laura Ashley plug-in wall light John Lewis & Partners
- Brass plug-in wall light Dunelm (shade sold separately)
- Plug-in wall light Dunelm
- Candle clip lampshade laampshades, Etsy (shade only)
- Candle clip lampshade Carbon Velvet, Etsy (shade only)
For more lighting inspiration check our my top picks on Etsy. For more on modern vintage see How to get the modern vintage decor look.
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