I really love this new-ish "Birdie" lamp by Foscarini designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba.  The lamp is quite playful and comes in a floor or table lamp size.  I totally want one.  Enough said.  Check it out here:  http://www.palombaserafini.com/works_1_1_1.asp?ID=289&sez=1&az=7#