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Terrazzo lampshade casts a refreshing glow thanks to recycled plastic

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We all look to lamps and other lighting fixtures not just to illuminate but also to set an atmosphere, but most of the time it isn’t the light itself that creates this effect. More often than not, it’s the lampshade, shield, or any other material that reflects, refracts, and diffuses the light in interesting and sometimes mesmerizing ways that can dazzle and even affect our moods. Most of the time, those lamp shields are made of glass, metal, or plastic, but there are other, more interesting alternatives available. This particular design, for example, not only uses a sustainable material, it also gives it a distinctive spin that makes not only the shade but also the light it throws a sight to behold.

Designer: Fuhua Wang, Weichih Chen

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It’s not uncommon these days to see recycled plastics being used for design, and a particularly big source is ocean-bound plastic, including PET bottles, bags, and more. Most of the time, the pellets produced from breaking down plastic material are colored to match the requirements of a specific design, but the Ondina sustainable pendant lighting preserves some of the properties of the properties of plastic materials to create a more interesting appearance.

The result is a material that looks similar to terrazzo that is often used in tiles for flooring and walls. The small bits and pieces of color give the translucent blue layer some vibrancy, though it could also be a representation of the pollution that litters the oceans. Coincidentally, or perhaps intentionally, the lamp shield actually has a wavy shape, not unlike the waves of bodies of water.

The pendant lamp itself is actually pretty simple, just an LED aluminum tube hanging from a ceiling by its two ends. The lamp shade is placed some distance above the tube, giving ample space for the light to diffuse and spread rather than being reflected directly by the material. This creates a bluish glow not only around the lamp but also on the ceiling as it passes through the translucent shield. The color is soft and calming, even with a pure white LED, but it also still reflects enough of that bright light so that the lamp functions as more than just a mood lamp, sufficiently illuminating the space around it.

Every part of Ondina is designed to be sustainable and extensible, applying the lamp shade to more than just a pendant lamp. It can be used for wall or floor lamps as well, just with some modification of the design. More importantly, the simple components make it trivial to replace parts that are broken, prolonging the life of the product and preventing it from adding to the waste already swimming in our waters.

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Martin Liberty table lamps bring stunning beauty and luxury with intricate floral fabrics

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Lamps do more than just bring light into a space, especially if they are always in your view. They can make or break the ambiance of your room just by how they look, whether they match the rest of your interior or stand out like a sore thumb. And then there are designs that call attention to themselves on their own, raising the atmosphere of your living area to new heights. Nothing does that better than a lamp specifically made with luxurious materials and intricate details, just like these eye-catching table lamps that add a touch of class in any space with shades that put a small canopy of flowers over soft, warm lights.

Designer: Inga Sempe (HAY x Liberty)

These beautiful table lamps combine two designs that have already stood the test of time and design trends. The Matin Lamp is a contemporary interpretation of a common lighting fixture, utilizing a steel wire frame to condense the form to its most basic. At the same time, however, its unique pleated lampshade gives it a distinctive character to the product, creating a play of shapes and shadows that contrast with its plain block of color.

The Matin Liberty rendition of the table lamp, however, swaps out those uniform hues with highly detailed patterns that have become a signature of the luxury department store’s fabrics. The fabrics give off a harmonious contrast of order and chaos with repeating patterns that were seemingly formed from a spray of flowers, petals, and leaves. It’s a mesmerizing visual that has made Liberty a luxury icon when it comes to fabrics, which is being applied to these already luxurious lamps in an interesting way.

Combining the pleated form of the original Matin Lamp lampshade with the cotton fabrics of Liberty creates this unique visual experience that easily draws your attention to it but doesn’t become overbearing or tiring. It even shapes the lamp’s light in a different way, depending on the hue of the floral patterns. Lighter colors further diffuse the soft light coming from the LED bulb, while darker shades focus the light downward like a directional lamp. This makes each lamp deliver a different experience, whether through its visual pattern or lighting effect.

The Matin Liberty Table Lamp brings a fusion of elegance and fashion wherever they’re set up. It can act either as a statement piece on its own or as a complement to floral patterns on your wall or upholstery. It definitely gives a different vibe from other lamps, even luxurious ones, that is sure to make you the talk and envy of your social circles.

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Transforming lampshade uses a neat trick to change the way light flows

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Most lighting that hangs from above shines its light downward for practical reasons. Some might emit light in all directions, particularly pendant lamps or chandeliers that come in spherical forms. Either way, most lamps like these have a fixed way of shining light on matters, literally, and there aren’t many options for you to change the way they work. Lamps that can change their direction do exist, but they often look more like stage props rather than aesthetic parts of your home. Once in a while, we do come across a design so creative and unconventional that you can’t help but marvel at how it was conceptualized, like this oddly-named lampshade design that can practically change how a lamp functions by changing where its light goes.

Designer: Lukas Bazle

Traditional lampshades come as truncated cones, with a large opening at the bottom to spread its light downward as much as possible. There is some light that does get out of the top, but it’s very minimal to the point of being negligible. For hanging or pendant lamps, that’s the most optimal design, but it also leaves very little room for flexibility and variety, especially when trying to change the intensity of the light.

One could always use a dimmer, of course, but Meduse, probably named after jellyfish and not the mythical monster, does the same in a rather curious way. It practically changes the shape of the shade from an upright cone to a barrel to an upside-down cone, which also has the effect of changing the direction of the light. And depending on how closed or opened the aperture is, it can also change the intensity of the light that goes through.

What makes this design particularly interesting is the material and structure used to make this happen. It uses a honeycomb blind wrapped around to form a complete loop, creating an accordion-like structure that switches its shape depending on how compressed or expanded the ends are. An alternating pulley system tightens one end and loosens the other in a movement that is smooth and mesmerizing, almost like watching a jellyfish move in the water.

The end result is a lamp that can shine brightly over a table or room at one moment and then project its light to the roof with a simple pull of the string. The former creates a functional space, while the latter enriches the ambiance of that same space. The rather ingenious design can easily change the mood in a room without having to resort to complicated mechanisms or electronics, creating a simple yet beautiful shape that adds both functionality and visual appeal to any room.

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Milly Dent Honey Lamp Collection gives off a dramatic lighting effect

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You can probably describe each Honey Lamp as ‘Sweet as honey’. The new lamps by Milly Dent Ceramic Studio are indeed sweet-looking, perfect for any minimalist home with their charming design. Every Honey Lamp is unique as it is handmade and results from a specific process.

The Honey Lamp’s lampshade is porcelain and offers a downward illumination. Each one has a base similar to the shade but is smaller in size. The lamp offers a vintage vibe and is inspired by The Balvenie craftsmen—makers of The Balvenie single malt scotch whiskey.

Designer: Milly Dent

Milly Dent HONEY LAMP III

The illuminating effect of the Honey Lamp is warmth for a more tranquil and soothing atmosphere to enjoy a glass or two of whisky. It was also inspired by copper stills used in distilleries. The lamp features a porcelain base and a porcelain shade that is suspended by a copper sleeve for a floating effect.

Every Honey Lamp lampshade is made using Australian porcelain clay and shaped like a beehive with its horizontal lines. It comes with a hollow form that contains the light. The textural shared is modeled by a stoneware clay placed on a potter’s wheel. The copper on the lamp is expected to tarnish over time, giving its character through the years.

Milly Dent Ceramic Studio HONEY LAMP III

Milly Dent is a Sydney-based ceramic studio. The Australian company made sure to use high-quality electrical components for the lamps. Every unit is appropriately tagged and tested and other features of the lamp include some brass, a porcelain lamp holder, and natural linen flex cable.

Milly Dent’s Honey Lamp Collection is a signature collection by the artisan. It is a collaboration with The Balvanie–a brand famous for its single malt scotch whisky. Just like the process of making whisky, the process of making the lamp brings about a complete piece. The end product, which is a result of many different elements, must be enjoyed as a whole.

Milly Dent Ceramic Studio HONEY LAMP V

The Honey Lamp series features lamps that each come with a different look. Each unit provides a dramatic effect to the room. The atmosphere is suddenly changed when a Honey Lamp is on. It’s the best lighting to sit down and chill to after a long day, and when all you want is a nightcap.

Milly Dent’s partnership with The Balvenie is seen through the lamp that doesn’t really reflect light off the structure. What it offers is mood lighting, perfect for the whisky lover. The mood is given off by that honey glow that evokes different emotions –mainly peaceful and dramatic.

Milly Dent Ceramic Studio HONEY LAMP IV

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These sustainable lamps are made from coffee and orange peels!

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Lamps have the ability to truly turn up the vibes in a space when they are done right and Obscure fits neatly in that category. In fact, it elevates the lighting game because it is also 100% sustainable, cold-compostable, and zero-waste! The collection of lampshades manifests nature’s genius and demonstrates an intelligent, material-driven approach to eco-friendly design.

The handmade collection is created by a London-based biotech and biomanufacturing startup. It represents the close-knit collaboration between ‘maker’ and ‘matter’. The matter, Orb or organic refuse bio-compound, influences the maker whilst the maker prescribes the matter with geometry. As the matter conforms to the maker’s prescription, the maker’s geometry inspires the matter to bend and flow as it pleases.

Obscure is made of 100% coffee chaff and orange peel. The company behind it constantly showcases the potential of bio-manufacturing of natural materials and regularly uses excess resources/wastes and byproducts in their design to reduce the use of plastics. Orb is a combination of food and agricultural bioproducts with a plant-based binder.

The team is also working to address several planetary challenges at once – the climate crisis, waste crisis, and social injustice – through their work. They apply principles of biomimetics, or systematically applying the ecological laws of nature, to create products and manufacturing approaches that innovate across the entire manufacturing life cycle. And, therefore, to create ethically-sourced and locally-fabricated high-performance sustainable products.

“There has never been a more critical time to be doing the work we do at Biohm,” said Ehab Sayed, founder and director of innovation at Biohm. “Recent events have emphasized how our economies and systems are flawed and unsustainable, and that we need to immediately implement radical and regenerative biotechnologies delivered through equitable and compassionate business models to make leaps in the fight against the climate crisis.”

Designer: Biohm

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Invisible Speaker Hides Under Lampshades

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Here’s an innovative product to easily add an unseen wireless speaker to your home. The Invisible Speaker Invisible Speaker Hides Under Lampshades simply screws into any lamp socket. There’s a spot on top for the bulb and a harp for the lampshade. A 2.4 GHz base station is placed up to 200 feet away. You plug the base station into your music source and the lamp speaker uses it’s 25 watt amplifier and 3″ driver to give you clear sound without any additional cords (or visible speakers). Comes with a remote control that can control up to 4 speakers plus turn the lights on or off.

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