For decades, animals have infiltrated our interiors.
As far back as early human civilizations, animal prints and hides have adorned our dwellings. Unlike risk-taking paints colours or carpeted bathrooms, the design world's love affair with creature creations shows no signs of wavering.
Whether peppered into the home in the form of rustic cow hides, Seventies-style zebra print rugs or leopard-patterned cushions, these lively patterns hold a place of prestige in the interior space with an element of timelessness and unexpected neutrality. These objects of desire exude luxury and are no longer reserved for simply the well-travelled homeowner with a taste for kitsch.
Today, animal objects are not grand statements of wealth but are considered a way to break away from the dullness of grey furnishings that have dominated the trend cycle. Yet shoppers are not solely interested in animal skin but in the animal form itself. Cue animal lamps, which have pawed their way onto the interior agenda as a fun home accessory for all.
While these ornaments still wouldn’t go amiss in Liberace’s mansion, Louis XVI’s Versailles palace or Donatella Versace’s Milan home, they are easily accessible and available to buy for a range of prices.
Certain animals are favoured above the rest. Last year, golden bumble bees were embroidered onto every soft furnishing around, hummingbirds adorned the wallpapered rooms of townhouses everywhere, and cheetah-print rugs dominated the homepages of virtual stores. And don’t even get us started on the Dachshund crockery.
The same goes for animal lamps. Seletti’s mice lamps sell like hotcakes, while House of Hackney’s ever-elegant big cat clan makes for lavish lamp designs. Unexpected species spanning squirrels to Bassett Hounds are making their debut, meaning there’s an animal lamp for every animal lover.
Read on to discover the best animal lamps that will transform your home into a tropical mecca, nature reserve or woodland haven.
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Olivia’s Henley Toucan Table Lamp
Treat your loved ones to a unique bird lamp as a toucan of your appreciation. Olivia’s glimmering gold table lamp is not only an exotic choice, but a friendly face to watch over you as you work.
Buy now £100.00, Olivia’s
Anthropologie Hound Dog Table Lamp
Ain’t nothing like a hound dog to keep you company in your home. Anthropologie’s canine lamp is one for dog lovers.
Buy now £198.00, Anthropologie
Graham & Green Perry Penguin Lamps
Adopt the sweetest family of penguins who will grace your home with an abundance of light.
Buy now £52.00, Graham & Green
Graham & Green Gold Spoonbill Wall Light
Why the long face? Adorn your walls with a spectacular spoonbill buddy who provides an impressive interior focal point.
Buy now £275.00, Graham & Green
Olivia’s Koala Table Lamp
We couldn’t bear to ignore this adorable koala lamp. Position the Australian native on your table for the sweetest source of light.
Buy now £65.00, Olivia’s
House Of Hackney ARTEMIS Oria Petrol Lampshade with Cheetah Lampstand
Infuse your space with a spot of grandeur courtesy of House of Hackney. The brand’s beautiful leopard lamps are not to be missed by maximalists.
Buy now £1060.00, House Of Hackney
Seletti Chameleon Resin Table Lamp
Boy George would certainly approve of this lizard-themed lamp. He may not be red, gold and green, but Seletti’s chameleon pal will flood any space with warming light.
Buy now £104.00, Selfridges
Olivia’s Henley Sloth Table Lamp
Sloths still have the firmest of grips on the interior industry. The dozy creatures are everywhere, but this lamp is one to hang on to.
Buy now £70.00, Olivia’s
Oliver Bonas Leopard Green Velvet Shade Desk & Table Lamp
Add a touch of opulence to your bedroom or living room with these proud leopard lamps which are bound to yield endless compliments.
Buy now £135.00, Oliver Bonas
Olivia’s Henley Kangaroo Table Lamp
This kangaroo table lamp is hopping right into our online baskets. Bring a piece of the sunny Australian outback home to enjoy when the gloomy British winter sets in.
Buy now £100.00, Olivia’s
Anthropologie Feathered Friend Table Lamp
Steer away from dull colour palettes and add a cheery chirping friend to your kitsch homeware arsenal.
Buy now £165.00, Anthropologie
Rockett St George Black Dog Floor Lamp
The ever-doting labrador is always a firm favourite among animal lovers. This gentle giant could be a touching gift for tricky family members with a soft spot for their beloved pets.
Buy now £95.00, Rockett St George
Mr Maria Miffy XL Lamp
Teens and tweens will adorn this giant Miffy lamp. It exudes a gentle warming light for young ones to use while reading and relaxing at night.
Buy now £169.00, Urban Outfitters
Anthropologie Golden Chipmunk Table Lamp
Transform your home into a luxurious woodland with a curious critter lamp or two.
Buy now £198.00, Anthropologie
