Gone are the days when single lightbulbs dangle from the ceiling. Today’s home lighting is much more unique—if the existence of dog lamps, digital wallpaper, and stringy chandeliers are any indication.
The increasing variety of futuristic and unique home lighting fixtures is like a constant Christmas for innovative home decorators, but for someone like myself, something that provides light is enough—no folding fixtures or firefly-inspirations necessary. Nonetheless, here is a round-up of some of the most interesting and bizarre home lighting innovations available!
44 Unique Home Lighting Fixtures
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Algorithmic Lighting
Materialise .MGX 'E-volution' Collection is Made With 3D Printers
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Digital Wallpaper
Projectors & Geometry Mapping Make Any Room a Light Show
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Mega Glitter Lights
Italian Masiero Crystal Light Fixtures Sparkle in Dazzling Colors
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Peeling Lamps
Daria Burlinska's LED Light Looks Like a Giant Sliced Onion
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Origami-Inspired Lighting
Modern Floor Lamps Mimic Traditional Japanese Paper Folding
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Aviary Lighting
The Birdhouse Lamp Infuses Any Room With Tweet Outdoor Elegance
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Savvy Solar Curtains
Some Shine Solar Energy Storage System Uses Daylight to Charge at Night
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Birdcage Lighting
Roost Hatches Some Bright Home Decor Ideas
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Sustainable LED Posters
LightCycle Uses 1 Meter of LEDs as Promotional Tool
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Root-Illuminating Flower Pots
The FlowerEYE by Olga Kalugina Looks Like Lightning in a Can
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Onion-Shaped Energy Savers
UVonion Turns Solar Energy Into UV Light
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Perforated Lighting Cabinets
'Light Box' by Studio Jo Meesters is a Bureau That Acts Like a Lamp
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Light Pulsing Bassinets
Natalie Keville's 'Bloom' Visually Displays Baby's Breathing
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Monkey Chandeliers
‘Just Not Normal' Makes a Lighting Fixture From Cheeky Critters
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Suspended Pearl Lighting
Jung Hwa Jin Creates Twisted Flourescent Fixtures
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Mobile Mood Lights
Set the Tone Using Your Phone With the Colour Therapy Lamp
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Neon Light Wallpapers
Astrid Krogh Creates a Bright Light ‘Flora' Installation
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Bird-Inspired Lighting
Japan's Yukio Hashimoto Designs the 'Moonbird' Table Lamp
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Wind-Up Bedside Lamps
Jasper Hou's 'Timer to Light' Turns Off After You Fall Asleep
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Tin Can Lighting
Adi Zaffran and David Keller's Illuminating Invention
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Pattern Projecting Lights
‘The Shining' is a Collection of City Shadowing Lamps
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Recycled Straw Lamps
Clutch Lights Reuses Old Drinking Straws
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Dismal Lighting Design
‘You Only Live Once' Lamp Brightens Our Day With a Creepy Mood
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Wooden Dog Lamps
The JamesPlumb 'Albie' Puppy Light Offers a Fetching Glow
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Tealight Lava Lamps
Mathmos 'Fireflow O1' Uses Mini Candles, Not Electricity
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Ballistic Lighting
JGreen Designs' 'Strategic Home Furnishings' Are for Gun Guys
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Morbid Lighting
Ji-youn Kim's Hangman Light is Depressing
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Hidden Night Lights
Brion Experimental's Mesa De Luz Lamp Keeps the Monsters at Bay
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Creature Lights
The Headphone Lamp Looks Like a Green Version of the Pixar Logo
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Popsicle Stick Pendant Lights
Arba by Belux Combines Modern Design and Childhood Crafts
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Light Bulb Alarms
The Philips 'Quirky' Time Alarm Clock Adds Style to Your Bedside Table
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Underwater-Inspired Illumination
Slamp's Patented Goccia Suspension Pendant Light
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Snowflake Lighting
The LED Sputnik Lamp is a Wintery Touch to Any Room
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Slinky Lights
Georgiosi Turns Retro Kids Toys into Modern Design Fixtures
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Lightbright Clothes Pin
Sungho Lee Creates LED Pin For More Than Just Laundry
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Stringy Chandeliers
Tim Baute Creates Delicate Looking Lighting Called ‘SevenUp'
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Folding Light Fixtures
Alter the Surrounding Leaves to Your Lighting Mood
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Tail-Wagging Lighting
Man's Best Friend Can Now Illuminate the Home With the Dog Lamp
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Floating Lightbulbs
Kyouei Design Creates Hanging Bulb Lanterns
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Corner-Hugging Lighting
Ji Young Shon Creates Space-Saving 'Stand 1/4' Lamps
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Car Wash-Inspired Lighting
Dervish Ceiling Fan Lamp by Philippe Malouin
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Grief Saving Illuminators
The Reel Light is Why "I Love Lamp"
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2-In-1 Lamp Heaters
The Pengtao Yu Muglight Heats Up Those Chilly Nights
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Firefly Lamps
Random Orbit from Christopher Moulder is a Play on Lovely Wildlife Lights
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61 Crazy Chandeliers
From Color-Changing Chandeliers to Male Genitalia
47 Peculiar Posters
From Finger Paint Posters to Moody Movie Promos
39 Bright Bulb Innovations
From Moody Light Bulbs to Hilarious Bulb Burnouts
Latticework Tree Lights
The SunUmbra Tree Offers a Canopy of Energy-Efficient Lighting
1940s Poster Revivals
The Famous "We Can Do It!" Icon Gets Modernized
Finger Paint Posters
Roland Tiangco's Dirt Po(or)ster Has an Interactive Inspirational Message
Digital Wallpaper
Projectors & Geometry Mapping Make Any Room a Light Show
Folded Metal Furniture
The .ORI Sto Seat Uses Origami-Inspired Techniques for a Creative Chair
Facial Hair Tablewares
The Moustache Mug Makes Coffee Drinking Slightly More Amusing
Solar Sea Homes
Formodesign Creates Water-Surrounded Getaway
Interactive Indoor Light Shows
Disturb Me Installation Mesmerizes at the White Hotel
Mega Glitter Lights
Italian Masiero Crystal Light Fixtures Sparkle in Dazzling Colors
Light Art Performance Photography
Jan Wollert and Jorg Miedza Master Lapp
30 Plantastic Planters
Inspiring Flower Pot Designs to Help You Go Green
Toy Spoofs of Movie Posters
Making Iconic Films Into Real-Life LEGO Ads
Glowing Bubble Lights
Omer Arbel Office Creates Elegant Hanging Lightbulbs
Beach-Approved Electrical Outlets
The Solar Tree Provides Sun-Powered Fun in the Sun
Peeling Lamps
Daria Burlinska's LED Light Looks Like a Giant Sliced Onion
Green Garbage Bins
Envi Trash Bin Doubles up as a Planter
Papercraft Lamps
Cloud Walk Chandelier is a Beautiful Arts and Crafts Piece of Decor
Made in the Shade Solar Panels
GreenSun Solar Cells Generate Energy From Indirect Light
Origami-Inspired Lighting
Modern Floor Lamps Mimic Traditional Japanese Paper Folding
Grassy Coffee Tables
'Oxygen of Green' Air Plants Provide Natural Air for Homes
Illuminated Banisters
Zoran Sunjic's LED Handrail Makes Stairwells Less Scary
Light Sensor Pool Tables
The Obscura CueLight Brightens Up Billiard Ball Fun
Origami Faucets
Sofian Tallal's 'Chiseled' & 'U-Turn' Faucets Are Futuristic Fantastic
Sustainable LED Posters
LightCycle Uses 1 Meter of LEDs as Promotional Tool
Eco Lighting Exhibitions
'In Praise of Shadows' Challenges the Way We Think About Light
LED Wall Candles
The 'Switch Candle' Adds Romance to Any Room
Blood-Powered Lamps
Mike Thompson Illuminates Energy Waste with Blood Lamp
Life-Sized Piranha Plants
Kalapusa Builds Acrylic Version of Iconic Mario Video Game Fixture
DIY Hardware Lamps
Georgiosi's Screw Lamp is a Retro Way to Reuse
Convenient Solar Fuel Stations
Denmark Houses First E-Move Charging Station
Leafy Air Cleaning
The ANDREA Air Filter Uses Plants to Purify Your Space
Growing Lamps
The Lampad'air Lamp Balloons with Brightness
Vibrating Lighting
Sundayland's Sylvia Chandelier is a Real Turn-On for Any Room
Monkey Chandeliers
‘Just Not Normal' Makes a Lighting Fixture From Cheeky Critters
Upside-Down Lamps
Anna Van Der Lei Creates Breathtaking Illuminated Structures
Mobile Mood Lights
Set the Tone Using Your Phone With the Colour Therapy Lamp
Neon Eco Gizmos
Solar Powered Surge iPod Touch Recharger Loves the Earth
10 Titanic Inspired-Creations
From Ocean Liner Floor Lamps to Sinking Titanic Ice Cubes
Planter Power
Design Night and the Awesome Nature Planter
Solar-Powered Hanging Planters
The Smart Solar Roto Basket Rotates Your Flowers
Innovative Illumination
Satelight Design Invents New Ways to Brighten Up the World
Stick Lamps
Hansandfranz Designs Rod Floor Lamps for Bare Rooms
Solar Powered Roads
The DoE Hands Over a $100,000 Contract to Solar Roadways
Limber Lighting
Yamagiwa Introduces the Kisawing by Kisa Kawakami
Ticking Planters
Sevres Vase Clock is a Fully-Customized Clock Using Your Favorite Pot
Concrete Lamps
Joachim Manz Trabant Pendant Light is a Marvel of Interior Design
Stacked Dice Lights
Christopher Stamp Designs Lamp for Las Vegas Lovers
Black Tie Lamps
Ramei Keum's Gentleman Lamp Brings a Bit of Class to Any Table
Recycled Sculptural Lighting
Little Crush Table Lamps' Bases Made From Old Drink Bottles
Weighty Desk Lights
The Heavy Duty Decode Concrete Lamp by Benjamin Hubert
Recycled Straw Lamps
Clutch Lights Reuses Old Drinking Straws
DIY Lighting
Trust In Design's Climbing Lamp Lets You Get Bright and Creative
Solar-Powered Lawnmowers
The Sunwhisper/24 Runs on Silent Sun
Balloon Cluster Lamps
Bertjan Pot Creates Lights From Fabric-Covered Balloons
Dismal Lighting Design
‘You Only Live Once' Lamp Brightens Our Day With a Creepy Mood
Long-Lasting Light Bulbs
EverLed Light Bulbs from Panasonic Shine for 19 Years
Laser Cat Designs
Kim Keene's Creative Kitty 'Pushapalooza' Poster
Zip Tie Lamps
Charles Parsons Illuminates Trash With Helios
Wooden Dog Lamps
The JamesPlumb 'Albie' Puppy Light Offers a Fetching Glow
Mugs for the Sightless
The Braun Bell Makes Beverage Pouring Easier for the Blind
Super-Solarized Blinds
The Energy Curtain Absorbs Sunlight to Give You Free Lighting
Retro-Futuristic Candelabras
Rhys Kaunda-Mckenzie's Lamp Blends Candles & Industrial Design
Hidden Night Lights
Brion Experimental's Mesa De Luz Lamp Keeps the Monsters at Bay
Mug-Shaped Workspaces
The Coffee Office Provides Ample Privacy in Style
Creature Lights
The Headphone Lamp Looks Like a Green Version of the Pixar Logo
Popsicle Stick Pendant Lights
Arba by Belux Combines Modern Design and Childhood Crafts
Vastly Versatile Lighting
The Pli Lamp Doubles as a Table Lamp and Ceiling Light
Fake Lace Lights
Brilliantly Sparkling Moroccan Lamps at the ZamZam Hotel
Lightbright Clothes Pin
Sungho Lee Creates LED Pin For More Than Just Laundry
Stringy Chandeliers
Tim Baute Creates Delicate Looking Lighting Called ‘SevenUp'
Tail-Wagging Lighting
Man's Best Friend Can Now Illuminate the Home With the Dog Lamp
Robotic Dog-Sitters
Play Fetch With Your Dog While on Vacation With the PetCare Robot
Corner-Hugging Lighting
Ji Young Shon Creates Space-Saving 'Stand 1/4' Lamps
Floral Accent Lighting
The Bloom Flower Lamp Offers a Modern Nature Twist
Car Wash-Inspired Lighting
Dervish Ceiling Fan Lamp by Philippe Malouin
Grief Saving Illuminators
The Reel Light is Why "I Love Lamp"
LED Flower Vines
British Phone Company ‘Talk Talk' Creates Artistically Lit Commercial
2-In-1 Lamp Heaters
The Pengtao Yu Muglight Heats Up Those Chilly Nights
Firefly Lamps
Random Orbit from Christopher Moulder is a Play on Lovely Wildlife Lights