Designer Jamie Hayon incorporates classical elegance and modern flare in the Josephine Lamp series, which he designed for Metalarte. Available in a rich, gilded or silver-colored finish with a delicately curvaceous base, these table and sconce lamps will instantly add luxury to any space. And lighting is one of the best ways to highlights your home’s best features – some strategically placed lighting and you have a magazine-worthy living area that’s as practical as it is pleasing. Whether you’re dressing up a traditional home or adding a stand-out spin on a modern, minimalist space, these lamps will give you lots of mileage as you go with the trends. Check out the Josephine Lamp series at Metalarte.

The America lamp table combination is a contemporary design by Jamie Hayon for Metalarte, available through Hinson Lighting. These unusual, ultra-modern lamp tables combine two workspace essentials in one modernist piece of furniture you’ll love! Available in solid black and white, these tables boast a block shape finished with a luscious glossy coat. The gloss makes its way up the lamp’s base, and up the shade. The contrast between the jet-black exterior and the white interior is so contemporary – very chic. The white lamp too has the same effect, only airier with less drama, with a warm glow radiating out from beneath the glossy white diffuser. For more information on these lamp table combinations, visit Metalarte.

In the field of modern lighting, the Smithfield oversized ceiling lights by Flos are shining stars. Epitomizing the best of contemporary design – simplicity that makes a bold and stylish statement – this oversized light by designer Jasper Morrison is an ideal complement to your modern kitchen, living room, dining area or office. This cool light comes in ceiling or suspension variations, offering direct light enclosed by a polished- or painted-glass diffuser available in black or white. The shape of the shade is suggestive of those old-school arch lights that were an ever-present fixture in the 1970s home, but with a sleeker and more-modern edge. For more info, go to Flos.

These glass shade lighting fixtures are illuminated art. The chic shade by Fabian is adorned with multi-colored Swarovski crystals – really a spectacular showpiece. Designed by Francesco Lucchese for the Italian design brand, these black and satin finish glass diffusers provide a simple, dramatic background for the shining crystals, which take on new life and movement when the light is turned on. Pendant, wall and ceiling lighting fixtures offer a variety of installation options. The lamps come with high-polished chromium-plated metal bases and accommodating low-voltage 12V halogen bulbs. For details visit Fabian.

Orbiting above you in a beautiful array, these modern glass pendants by Bocci create dramatic impact. Arrange a few together and you’ll get a glamorous glass pendant chandelier that produces a truly magical effect. The pendants vary in form so every chandelier will be unique. Dubbed ’28’, the pendants are designed to organize in a hexagonal configuration, ranging from 3 to 19 pieces per chandelier. Composed of blown glass, each pendant comes with built-in low voltage halogen or LED light. This modern minimalist design is so versatile that it would coordinate with many interior design styles and the design arrangement possibilities are unlimited. Add the sparkle of the 28 to your home. Visit Bocci for details.

These unusual cowhide covered lamp shades are a must-see if you appreciate the weird and the wonderful. The Cow Skin Lamps by SDA Decoration take “country-chic” to a whole new level. These farmhouse-style pendant lamps get their rustic charm from their well-worn steel frames and simple-yet-stylish white diffuser, which is covered carefully yet casually in a cowhide. How perfect would this look suspended above a knotty barn-board table with benches? Or pair it with your contemporary furniture for an unexpected focal point. To see the full line of lamps, visit SDA Decoration.

Italian company Micron has come up with these unique lighting fixtures for home which are its top product to date! The Queen crystal collection is the mother of elegant, elaborate illumination, boasting a chrome structure with crystal rings in a range of hot hues like clear, red, amber, black and purple – how dramatic! These pendants and chandeliers are configured with a single cluster of crystal rings forming a stunning centerpiece, or with multiple crystal configurations to bring some bling into your modern foyer, living room, dining room or bedroom. The Queen lighting fixtures come in coordinating wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted, table and floor lamp designs, and will undoubtedly become the crystal crowning glory of your decor. Check out this unique lighting collection at Micron.

Let your lighting reveal more about you than your wall color; let it be an artistic expression of you! These new lighting fixtures by deMajo bring out your fun and funky side. The Babol lighting series features dreamy clusters of glowing “bubbles” in a line of pendant, wall-mounted and tabletop lamp designs. These coordinating lighting fixtures come in a variety of sizes to suit any space and function, all made of glossy white glass. When lit they set your home aglow, and when turned off you can simply appreciate them for their unusual look and composition – truly art that will light up your life. For more info visit deMajo.

These modern Italian floor lamps by Contardi have so many interesting layers to their design, from their shapely base to the elegant shades, right down to the delicate floral details. The Dalia floor lamp (above) designed by Gianluigi Landonia is a modern lamp design that adds ambience with its fashionable look and soft illumination. The sculptural base and shade are made using laminate of metallic film and fabric, which give it a unique, “black nickel” finish. The Dalia lamp design comes with a plain or floral-pattern shade. Also designed by Gianluigi Landonia, the M.Me Butterfly floor lamp (below) will complement your modern decor. Its slender base is executed in polished ceramic, with a trendy gunmetal grey finish and matching shade. The matching M.Me Butterfly pendant lamp makes a great addition above the coffee or dining table. For added flair, the Dalia and M.Me Butterfly lamps feature an elegant white or fuchsia interior lining peeking out from behind their shades. To buy these Italian floor lamps by Contardi, visit YLighting.

Get in the springtime spirit with these gorgeous poppy lamp designs by Serien. This whimsical lamp has some surprises in store – the poppy lampshade gradually opens up with heat! These artful mouth-blown glass blossom are available in a range of great colors, and each is perched on its own flexible, fabric-covered stem that you can twist and turn any which way. Create a trendy tangle of flowers overhead, spiral your sconces, and twist your tabletop lamps in a fashionable and functional way. These cute and quirky poppy lamps come in chandelier and sconce designs, as well as tabletop lamps ideal for reading or as a source of soft mood-lighting in any room. Check out this unusual lamp collection at Serien.

Forget utilitarian lighting, these modern crystal light fixtures make a style statement! The Calispo lighting collection, designed by Italian company Micron, is inspired by nature with a contemporary twist. Colored, leaf-shaped bulbs adorn the sleek, stainless steel branches of these light fixtures. The wild, unruly lines of this collection make a beautiful focal point in your minimalist, modern space. Jazz up any room in your home with multi-colored crystal bulbs, or go the simple and sophisticated route with a monochromatic color scheme. The Calispo light fixtures are available in ceiling-mounted, sconce, floor and tabletop designs, so you can easily incorporate an elegant, coordinated nature theme into your design. For more info on these stunning modern crystal lights, visit Micron.

Make your yard the envy of the block with these modern outdoor lamps by Vibia. The Wind lamp line features light and airy shades, woven to diffuse the light without blocking it out. Floor- and pendant-lamp designs boast the same style, but differ in their various take on the conical-shape shades. The pendant lamps are long and lean, perfect for an outdoor bar or the barbecue and dining areas, while the floor lamp shades are broader, sitting atop a one- or a three-legged base with a table built in. And adding a little fun into the mix – an absolute must for your al fresco soirees – the Wind modern lamps come in a range of funky colors that grab your attention and illuminate the night in shades of orange, green, black and white. Mix and match, or coordinate all your lighting for a uniform, simple look. For more information, visit Vibia.

With a look that’s tailored by man and inspired by nature, the contemporary Tulip table lamp by Quasar adds an unusual focal point to any space. There’s no doubt this quirky lamp design will “illuminate” you to the world of the whimsical. Modern stainless steel bases don “flower-bud” shades. When closed, each lampshade appears as an illuminated sphere with a soft glow. Five “petals” forming the shade open with zippers, which are prominently displayed on the exterior of the lamps in a playful twist. These lamps work especially well in lounge spaces, living rooms and libraries where they’ll be a certain conversation piece, and come in coordinating table lamp and floor lamp designs. Check out these unusual lamps at Quasar.