Gone are the days when lighting designs were boring and typically designed objects that did nothing but add light to a living space. A well-designed lighting fixture should not only have the ability to illuminate any living space but also add 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 sleek lighting designs that incorporate wireless charging trays– these unique lighting designs are what you need to elevate your living or working space!
1. The Sunne Light
The Sunne light is an extraordinary self-powered solar light that harvests sunlight during the day to light up your home once the night falls. Created by Dutch lighting brand Sunne in partnership with designer Marjan van Aubel, the sunlight-mimicking lamp collects solar energy and then proceeds to power itself using the 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
- Collects solar energy and powers itself with the same energy
- The lamp remains suspended in the air, so doesn’t occupy space
What we dislike
- Hefty price tag
- Since the lamp is suspended, it could be difficult to clean and maintain
2. The Ichi Portable Lamp
In a world overwhelmed by glaring screens and harsh lighting, the minimalist Ichi portable table lamp emerges as a beacon of tranquility, ready to grace any space with a touch of elegance. Taking a cue from nature, it’s a mushroom-inspired marvel that promises to transform your surroundings with its soft, warm glow. Click Here to Buy Now: $149.
Why is it noteworthy?
Running on simple AA batteries, its modular design promises not just convenience but also an atmospheric enhancement wherever you decide to place it. Equipped with six high color rendering LEDs, it bathes your space in a soothing luminescence, effortlessly turning any spot into a sanctuary of calm.
What we like
- 4 brightness level
- Easy to disassemble and store in a bag
What we dislike
- Uses four AA batteries
- Is not water-resistant
3. The Noctiluca Light
The Noctiluca Light is a brilliant arrangement of textured glass discs in the shape of a circle. Created by Australian brand Ross Gardam, the statement suspended lamp is made up of “an endless undulating spiral” of 32 of the brand’s own Ceto lights.
Why is it noteworthy?
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! Each Noctiluca light is hand-assembled in Ross Gardam’s Melbourne studio.
What we like
- Translucent and other-worldly appeal
- Hand-assembled, giving the fixture a defined and concise appearance
What we dislike
- It is a delicate piece, so proper care and precaution must be taken while cleaning it
4. The Nebula Desk Lamp
The Nebula Desk Lamp was designed by COG Design Studio in partnership with the lighting brand Bonakia by building a basic yet defined form of lighting via repetition, transformation, and an innovative combination of distinctive geometric shapes.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Nebula Desk Lamp was designed by giving a subtle and formative beauty to flat shapes using three-dimensional changes in direction and bending. This creates a refreshed and interesting form for a lighting design, by simply playing around with various geometric figures, and imparting them with an emotional aesthetic.
What we like
- The innovative design gives the impression of a nebula in space, which lends the design its name
What we dislike
- There is no option to change/customize the design as needed
5. Echo Desk Lamp
Designed by Simon Busse for the German brand Caussa, the Echo desk lamp draws inspiration from the shape of a tuning fork, and features a rounded LED light source that rotates at 360-degree angles to produce a whole range of lighting options.
Why is it noteworthy?
The head of the lamp can be adjusted along a two-pronged stand, allowing you to change the height of the lamp. The two-pronged stand of the lamp is quite interestingly shaped like a tuning fork.
What we like
- Equipped with a hidden gesture control to allow users to turn the lamp on and off and dim the light using a simple hand movement
What we dislike
- Will occupy a substantial amount of space on your desk
6. The Carousel Series
Created by Pablo Designs, the Carousel series is the perfect culmination of ambiance, aesthetics, and utility. It includes two designs – a table lamp, and a floor lamp.
Why is it noteworthy?
Both lamps incorporate wireless charging mobile trays in their form while emitting a warm, glare-free light. The charging tray is equipped with two wireless charging zones, and a USB-C charging port, to support a variety of devices.
What we like
- The base of the lamp is a transparent fluted acrylic cylinder diffuser that emits indirect lighting via a hidden flat panel LED control with full dimming capabilities
What we dislike
- Since the wireless charging trays are exposed they could be easily damaged or scratched
7. Stella
Created to be a part of the 2023 New Collection lighting products by COG Design Studio x Bonakia, Stella is an ethereal-looking lighting design created through a mix of repetition, transformation, and geometric shapes.
Why is it noteworthy?
It features an interesting triangular intaglio shape and is built using acrylic material. The goal behind the design was to observe the sensibility of light when it is transmitted to a detailed intaglio pattern.
What we like
- Emits an ambient and seductive light
- Easy to carry and portable design
What we dislike
- Seems a little fragile, so you may have to be careful while carrying it around, as it could easily slip and break
- Sufficient care should be taken while cleaning and maintaining the lamp
8. The Vestige Lamp
The Vestige lamp is heavily inspired by Brutalist design, and this is truly reflected in the blocky geometric shapes that make up the lamp. The various shapes were crafted 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
9. Bonsai Desk Lamp
Dubbed the Bonsai Desk Lamp, this interesting-looking lamp is quite similar to a bonsai tree in aspect of its shape. Of course, it isn’t a total replacement for the real plant, but it can be considered a fun and innovative alternative when you’re not ready to look after the real deal.
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
- Fun and functional alternative to a real plant
What we dislike
- It seems visually unbalanced, with the lampshade carrying the visual weight of the object
10. Lightbone Floor Lamp
The Lightbone Floor Lamp isn’t the kind of lighting fixture you come across every day. It was inspired by a bamboo forest on a trip to Japan, and it features a unique focal point – the connection point between the spherical glass globes and the wooden sections, which also gave birth to the name of the lamp.
Why is it noteworthy?
You can place the lamp next to your sofa, or place multiple Lightbone Floor Lamps to create a cluster of lamps that look like a miniature and imitation Japanese bamboo forest.
What we like
- Is available in custom color options, so you can create a lamp or group of lamps that perfectly match the interior decor style of your home
What we dislike
- There is no information available on how to replace the light bulbs once they die out and need to be changed
11. Air-Shape Lamp
The Air-Shape Lamp is a conceptual lamp design that mimics the soap bubbles we take. The soap bubble is surrounded by a ring of light, and the entire body adds a multi-hued radiance to the room!
Why is it noteworthy?
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
- The fragile nature of the lamp may make it difficult to handle.
