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via Domino Magazine

via Domino Magazine

A darling floor lamp

Sarah Coombs August 19, 2014

I've had a crush on this floor lamp ever since I first saw this photo years ago, in Domino Magazine. Known as the Grasshopper lamp, it's a mid century icon. Greta Magnusson Grossman, a Swedish interior and product designer, created it in 1948.

The design has weathered the decades well. Equal parts architectural and cute, it would add a welcome note of whimsy to many a space. Only one problem: it's not cheap. An official reproduction will set you back $875, and you don't even want to know about an original.  

So imagine my joy in finding this guy in the latest Crate & Barrel catalogue: the Mick Brindle Floor Lamp.

Mick Brindle Floor Lamp $149

Mick Brindle Floor Lamp $149

A close cousin, no? And at just $149, it's a pretty incredible price. I'm partial to the black.

via Crate & Barrel

via Crate & Barrel

It also comes in a dusky yellow and a rather fetching blue.

via Crate & Barrel

via Crate & Barrel

There are a few good knockoffs of the original available, too, namely this one and this one. But if unofficial reproductions make you squeamish, the Mick Brindle is a lovely alternative. So let's file this under "good buys/good design," shall we? And I'll be sure to let you know of any others that come my way.

In Objects Of Interest Tags lamp, mid century, Mick Brindle, Crate & Barrel, Greta Grossman
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