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Flower Pot Fixtures

The Terra Lamp Turns Ordinary Mass-Produced Objects into an Extraordinary Item

— September 13, 2012 — Art & Design
Great and grand and a staggering 75 pounds, the Terra Lamp is composed of a collection of little objects that you'll recognize from the hardware store shelf. Isn't it funny how such mundane items can be repackaged into something so magnificent?

This is precisely the effect that Tyson Atwell wished to produce in his elevation of tiny terracotta flower pots to the components of a monumental chandelier. The enormous pendant lamp uses almost 200 individual planters with each one installed to face open and outwards, acting collectively to blot out the intense brightness of the lightbulb in the center.

The unique lampshade is assembled on a powder-coated steel frame that comes collapsed for easy shipping. The large and fragile Terra Lamp is much better suited for assembly on-site.
Trend Themes
1. Repurposed Objects - The trend of repurposing ordinary mass-produced items into extraordinary fixtures creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the design and home decor industries.
2. Sustainable Lighting - The Terra Lamp's use of terracotta flower pots as lampshade components aligns with the trend of sustainable lighting design, presenting opportunities for disruption in the lighting industry.
3. Customizable Fixtures - The assembly of the Terra Lamp on-site suggests a trend towards customizable fixtures, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the interior design and construction industries.
Industry Implications
1. Design - The repurposed objects trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the design industry, where designers can transform everyday items into unique and eye-catching pieces.
2. Home Decor - The use of unconventional materials, such as terracotta flower pots, in fixtures like the Terra Lamp opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in the home decor industry, allowing for creative and sustainable design solutions.
3. Lighting - The Terra Lamp's usage of terracotta pots as lampshade components reflects a disruptive innovation opportunity in the lighting industry, as it brings an eco-friendly and visually striking alternative to traditional lighting fixtures.
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