Friday, July 10, 2009

Lamps: Walmart vs. the Big Boys

I couldn't sleep last night. So at 3 am I decided to shop for lamps online. I found some great lamps at Walmart that are identical to Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware lamps for a fraction of the cost. Check it out:

Pottery Barn: $110 for lamp base, $29 for shade



Walmart: $30 total. These are great and they even adjust up and down for added height. I might get 2 of these for either side of my sofa. The aged bronze finish matches the nailhead trim on my sofa and I love the modern simplicity of them. Here's the link if you're interested... and they don't seem to have them in all stores, mostly online: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10788943


Here's a Restoration Hardware lamp priced at $179

Here's Walmart's version for just $39.97 found here:




Walmart has loads of great lamps, like this one for just $35.88 found here:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11037995




Or this one for just $29, found here: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10910142 A little bit too severe for me, but very beautiful and so Restoration Hardware!


Or this one, which I may seriously consider for just $30! http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10910136



I heart Walmart, even though I'm a little chagrined to admit it.



12 comments:

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...

Wowie wow! I can't believe how similar they are - I'll definitely look at Walmart first.

Reese said...

Wow!!!
Thanks!!!
I love it when I don't have to be the one to run all over town.

Chris Kauffman said...

Wow , our walmarts don't have lamps like that at all , we have some cheap ass ugly lamps and that is all , we are getting a super walmart though maybe it will have a better selection.

La Maison Fou said...

These buyers must be going to the same trade shows!
Thanks for the info,
Leslie

Kari said...

Chris,
Some of them are available only online... most are "Canopy" and the last two are the new Better Homes & Gardens line. Hope that helps!

Free Art Printables said...

Walmart is getting so smart!

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

Love the lamps....I enjoyed reading your blog today.
It is so much fun making new blog friends.

Holly Mathis Interiors said...

good job girl..i am impressed! love this!

i have seen some AMAZING lamps lately in speciality shops..concrete urn type things..just awesome..but $$$$$$, just depresses me;;

Christi said...

I {heart} Wal Mart, too - especially now that they're carrying the BH&G line.

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

Hey...I like walmart too,and love those lamps!! Hope your weekend is a good one,we just got home and I am knackerd!! Talk soon,Chrissy

Musings From A French Cottage said...

These are gorgeous lamps! I love that white one. I'm definitely going to have to check them out. I love Walmart too!

Have a great evening!
Kathleen

Rachel said...

I was so shocked when I entered my local walmart and found some really gorgeous lamps! I was swooning over the target ones but the walmart stuff is just as good. With those prices, I really don't feel the need to go hunting at garage sales and goodwill.
Thanks for the links. There were a couple that I just love that you shared!