I’ve never really understood why lamps are so freakin’ expensive, but they are. I’ve had the same two lamps for years because I’m loath to drop $50 on a new lamp. (I have worked the courage up to replace the lampshades, though.
Pier 1 has come to my rescue. They’re having a pretty awesome lamp sale with some lamps nearly half off. The following is an assortment of $29 lamps:
Those are awesome! Target has some great ones too.