Bull Terrier Lamp
By Atelier Abigail AhernA quirky homage to the courageous and fun-loving English bull terrier, this graphic white-and-black lamp exudes the breed’s sparky temperament. Made of pure porcelain and topped with a Parisian taffeta lampshade, lauded British interior decorator Abigail Ahern blends kitsch with sleek modern design.
THE STORY
“The best interiors are those that don’t take themselves too seriously,” says the London-based decorator Abigail Ahern. Hence her brilliant (heh, heh) dog lamps, which reference both the English love of canines—the collection was inspired by her Welsh Terrier, Maud—and her fondness for mixing granny-style kitsch with sleek modern pieces. It's a sleight of hand design approach that’s earned her Islington atelier the title “one of the coolest places to shop in the UK” from Elle Decoration. But despite their adorable retro appeal, these aren’t your grandmother’s ceramic knick-knacks. Made from high-quality porcelain, these pooches are most definitely Best In Show.
THE NUTSHELL
- Juxtaposed design of teeny-tiny frou frou shades partnered with noble looking canine
- Shades are hand made using the finest taffeta
- Lamps are glazed earthenware and hand finished in England
THE DETAILS
-Abigail Ahern recommends the use of a small globe type bulb such as Megaman energy saver with Ping Pong bulb shape
Dimensions: 14 x 19 x 11 inches / 36 x 48 x 28 centimeters