Open end down with with a light inside and something round resting on top for a flat surface, they can make nice accent tables. If you put something translucent on top and let the light shine up through the tube (change bulb colors to fit mood), it can look very shmart. European stainless steel tubs without the heavy spider make lighter weight hanging lanterns. I think I first saw one of these in a 70s BH&G or similar mag.
