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Keep the chili lamp. That’s my vote. It looks vintage-y according to your photos and I really like that. The shape and texture is great. It goes more with your design sense than the white contemporary one. I’m not a fan of that one. It’s not “Nicole”. Nicole is more girly and sweet. :)

Have you considered triming the shade with velvet or grosgrain ribbon to add some oomph? I think trimming the top and bottom would be the sweetest.

Holly

You showed the Chili with a white lampshade, out of curiosity, where were you planning to find a white shade? I have a heck of a time locating some shades for some fantastic garage sale finds (70s yellow 2′ lamps). I’ve tried lampplus.com, Target, Wal Mart, some lighting stores. You seem to find the perfect things for your home!

rewiring kits are inexpensive and have complete instructions. it will make you feel good to save the one lamp especially if you love it.

The Nikki lamp has beautiful lines, while the Chili one is more fun and casual… I vote Nikki. It is more expensive, so maybe it comes down to your budget, but I’d go with the lamp you’re happiest with. Nikki is the best, I think.

You could rewire the old lamp you love, and get a socket with a new switch, or even a different kind of switch. I like the Nikki Lamp of the other choices.

The red of the “Chili” lamp seems to go well with your desk chair and file cabinet. But I second (third? fourth?) the motion about trying a different shade.

Agreed. Love the Chili base, but perhaps look at another shade. What a find, though! Well done.

The base of the “Chili” lamp has an interesting shap and the colour is gorgeous, but the lampshade is weird against the pink wall.