Lighting designs are an absolute necessity in every home. An exquisite lighting design not only has the ability to illuminate any living space but also adds that extra oomph factor! I mean, of course, we need them to see in the dark, but as highly functional as they should be, a lighting fixture also needs to be aesthetically pleasing, adding an attractive and visually soothing element to your home or office space. From a stunning Brutalist-inspired tabletop lamp to a lamp design that will give any space a dreamlike atmosphere – these unique lighting designs are what you need to elevate your living or working space!
1. The Sunne Light
Designed by Dutch lighting brand Sunner in partnership with designer Marjan van Aubel, the Sunne light is a self-powered solar light that harvests sunlight by day to light up your home at night. The sunlight-mimicking lamp collects solar energy and powers itself with that same energy.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Sunne light has been equipped with photovoltaic cells and is meant to be hung in front of a window. The suspended lighting fixture collects solar energy through the entirety of the day, and at night it utilizes this energy to illuminate your home. It features an integrated battery that stores the solar energy it collects and hence eliminates any reliance on an external or additional power source.
What we like
- Inspired by the horizon
- The lamp remains suspended in the air
What we dislike
- Hefty price tag
2. Noctiluca Lighting
Designed by Australian brand Ross Gardam, the Noctiluca Light is a spectacular arrangement of textured glass discs in the shape of a circle. The statement suspended lamp is a total wonder to look at and consists of “an endless undulating spiral” of 32 of Ross Gardam’s own Ceto lights.
Why is it noteworthy?
Each Noctiluca light is hand-assembled in Ross Gardam’s Melbourne studio, which probably explains why every piece looks so concise, precise, and well-defined. Each lighting piece truly looks like an exquisite piece of art. The Ceto light mouths have been blown in Australia.
What we like
- Each element of the lighting fixture has a translucent and other-worldly appeal to it which in turn creates an ethereal mass effect that puts you under a spell
What we dislike
- Has a very particular aesthetic that not everyone may like
3. The Bonsai Desk Lamp
The Bonsai Desk Lamp is quite similar to a bonsai tree through its shape. It isn’t a complete replacement for the real plant, but it can be a fun alternative when you can’t afford to take care of the real thing. It features a flat conical lampshade held up by thin metal rods.
Why is it noteworthy?
It may not look like a real bonsai tree with multiple branches, but it could still call to mind those lush, green plants that our brains immediately associate with a state of Zen.
What we like
- Instead of shining its light directly, it bounces it off the bottom of the lampshade
What we dislike
- It seems to be a bit unbalanced, with the lampshade carrying the visual weight of the object
4. The Vestige Lamp
Australian designer Ross Gardam drew heavy inspiration from Brutalist design and created the Vestige lamp. The eccentric yet stunning-looking lamp is composed of blocky geometric shapes that have been made from cast crystal glass.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Vestige lamp features a simple silhouette that has been created from an upright rectangular block that has been merged with a hemispherical shape, which brings to mind the image of Brutalist architecture. Bubbles in the glass provide a speckled texture when illuminated – this is an attempt to celebrate the lamp’s unique materiality.
What we like
- Brutalist-inspired aesthetics
What we dislike
- Seems difficult to clean and maintain
5. The Air-Shape Lamp
What if your light could bundle up a sense of joy and nostalgia while serving the primary necessity of lighting up your space? That is the package proposed by this conceptual lamp design named the Air-Shape Lamp. The shape, though seemingly random at first glance is meant to resemble the soap bubbles we make, surrounded by a ring of light, with the body adding a multi-hued radiance to the room.
Why is it noteworthy?
This lamp evokes emotions, bringing with it emotions and a smile. The lamp can be either hung on the wall or be used as a pendant lamp. Also given the playful nature of the bubbles it is inspired from, each lamp will have a unique shape – allowing the glass blowers who create the piece to have creative control over the design and each one being a singularly unique design.
What we like
- Each piece is unique and one-of-a-kind
What we dislike
- It’s a concept!