Beecher Table Lamp

Tortoiseshell pattern on a tall slab, framed in brass like a precious specimen.

The Beecher Table Lamp is by Aerin. Faux tortoiseshell has a long history in decorative arts, offering the warm, mottled look of the real thing in a practical material. The base is a tall rectangular block with a dappled amber, honey and chocolate pattern, edged in brass and set on a slim brass plinth. A wide rectangular shade in pale fabric sits above, with clipped corners. The base is 5 1/4 inches square, and the lamp stands 29.25 inches high, with a 16-inch shade.

Tortoiseshell without the tortoise, which suits everyone.