It's not what you think it is...

...unless, of course, you think I have some sort of strange compulsion that has caused me to purchase four teardrop-base lamps for the new house. Because then it's exactly what you think it is. In my defense, the 2 below were random thrift store finds:
Plus, I'm pretty sure I've got the lighting thing out of my system now. I've even pretty much given up on looking for the perfect dining room pendant. When we get the dining table, it will come...