Cobra Table Lamp

The swiveling, white resin Cobra Table Lamp ($890) can instantly turn any room into a habitat dripping of style cred. Created by Italian designer Elio Martinelli in 1968, the Cobra lamp has become one of the classic design icons. And if you think it's a little pricey like us, just consider that the price quoted here is the sale price. Nova68, the online store selling the lamp, says retail on this bad boy is $1,250.