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Robert Kime
OK OK, now for something a little safer. I have just come back from a trip to England where I went to see the Interior Decorator Robert Kime at his barns in Wiltshire. The barns are sadly not open to the public but he has a wonderful shop on Kensington Church Street, and a website. Apart from his fantastic antique textiles, own line of fabrics and wallpapers, and furniture, he also has a great selection of lighting. I am in the middle of decorating a house in the country and one of the hardest things I find to source is good lighting, especially wall sconces and picture lights. Robert has an excellent selection, like these library lights which you can attach to the tops of bookcases. If you are looking for metal lights check this site - there is a comprehensive and very smart selection.
I love this light, but am a little scared to find out just how much it costs . . . I am moving soon and will finally be able to house my books (about 2,000) the way they deserve and so I am looking for any suggestions on bookcase lights. If anyone has some good ideas, please post and you will receive my eternal gratitude in return . . .
I know, the prices are pretty horrendous. the trouble is these things are so hard to find. The best place to find good looking well priced light fittings and sconces is visual comfort, the line that Thomas O'brien did for them is hard to beat and he does a very smart library light.
also check out www.renebyflamant.com she has some good ones too. x
Thanks, I am checking them out now!!
"Remains" here in NYC is terrific. They have actual anitques and can also do custom pieces.