The article details the writer's preference for secondhand products, particularly vintage items, but highlights lighting as an exception due to reliability concerns. The writer praises Anthropologie's Eloise Scallop Milk Glass Semi-Flush Mount Ceiling Light for its beautiful antique-inspired design, which adds charm and character to spaces like home offices. While the fixture is less utilized during the day because of ample natural light, it is recommended for darker rooms due to its stylish presence and better light quality compared to traditional fixtures, making it an excellent addition to any home decor.
When faced with two similar products - one vintage and one brand-new - I'm often more likely to choose the secondhand option because I love a good old patina.
When it comes to lighting in particular, it's tough to know whether an older fixture will work, save for testing it at a nearby outlet.
The Eloise Lighting Collection feels like it's right out of an early 20th-century apothecary, Victorian parlor, or a Paris apartment.
The shape of it cast a pretty harsh downlight. My office gets a ton of natural light, so I don't find myself putting the Eloise on much during the day.
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