The design is as clean as anything produced by the Bauhaus, yet the purity of the Elise Lamp (1998) has a softer edge very much in tune with today's sensibilities. Its creator is Pablo Pardo, a San Francisco-based industrial designer whose award-winning work centers around simplicity and utility. The Elise achieves both. It's a quietly beautiful lamp constructed of a finely machined aluminum base and translucent tubular diffuser that's neutral enough for a wide range of interiors. The floor lamp is a dramatic accent in a foyer, gallery or loft space. Bulb (included): 75W par 30 halogen. Made in U.S.A.

• Sheds diffused light.
• Dimmer switch.
• Freestanding with heavy base.