Tripod floor lamps are hot right now; they blend in seamlessly in a converted loft, in an artsy up-town office, or your home library/ den.  I love the nickel finish and the overly emphasized industrial feel of the Atlantic Lamp by Eichholtz from the Netherlands (page 92 in the on-line catalogue).  For a similar fixture for a fraction of the price, triple check these tripod options:Photographer's Tripod Floor Lamp by Pottery Barn $299Spotlight Floor lamp by Chiasso $98Spotlight Floor Lamp by JC Penny $239 Now $79