luxe for less: search light floor lamp

The search light floor lamp is a classic staple in nautical interior design, but it wasn’t until I saw an antique brass version in Jennifer Dyer’s living room that I really fell in love with its shape and overall glam factor:

Originally designed to transmit Morse Code to ships at sea, it makes for a lovely conversation piece in any space.  Equally as impressive, unfortunately, is the price tag that usually accompanies these beauties.  Ralph Lauren’s version goes for just under $2,000:

Restoration Hardware’s comes in a little lower at around $1,400:

Flipping through the latest Home Decorator’s catalogue, I found this one for just under $400:

It also comes in a table lamp.  Pretty darn impressive, in terms of how alike it is to its much more expensive counterparts, if you ask me.  Find yours here.