These lighting project DIYs range from plastic cup chandeliers to illuminated wall displays that are designed to resemble expensive marquis lights. Fans of crafty home decor will fall in love with the lighting project ideas on this list.
Instead of breaking the bank on expensive, designer lamps, make your own using recycled materials. While plastic cups, bottles and containers are a great way to create an artistic and inexpensive shade or chandelier, recycled bike parts and other metal pieces are an alternative to traditional lamp stands.
If you're a fan of marquis lights but can't afford one, make your own using inexpensive materials and LED inserts. Furthermore, paint bulbs or repurpose old Christmas lights when creating a custom lighting fixture that will add personality to your home.
50 Lighting Project DIYs
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Firefly-Mimicking Bottle Lamps
These Handmade Bottle Lamps Are Filled with Firefly-Like Lights
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DIY Industrial Illuminators
Create Your Own Beautiful Brass Chandelier with this Basic Tutorial
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DIY Glass Chandeliers
The Bubble Chandelier by Mint Love Social Club Offers Unique Lighting
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DIY Origami Box Lights
Adorn Old Christmas Lights with Colorful Paper Boxes to Make Origami Lights
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DIY Concrete Illuminators
This Hanging Concrete Lamp Will Add an Industrial Appeal to any Room
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DIY Globe Chandeliers
The Inspireramera Pilates Ball Lamp Tutorial is Cleverly Cute
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DIY Phosphorescent Light Bulbs
This Silicone Glow-in-the-Dark Light Bulb Needs No Electricity
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Illuminated DIY Wall Displays
The A Beautiful Mess Happy Hour Marquee Lights Up Homes
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Starry Circuitry Projects
This DIY Paper Circuit Board Teaches Science and Astronomy
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Handmade Illuminated Signs
These 'Oh, Hello Friend' DIY Marquee Lights Will Prepare You for Fame
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Romantic Floral DIY Lighting
These Rosebud Fairy Lights Are Charming and Easy to Make at Home
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Feminine Flower-Infused Lighting
This DIY Floral Lampshade Will Bring Some Cheer to Your Room
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DIY Paper Cup Lights
This Totally Love It Garland is Cost-Effective and Chic
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Revamped Industrial Lights
The 2500 WATT Exhibit Showcases Art-Radiating Lamps
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Homemade Ampersand Lighting
The DIY Marquee Light is a Fun Vintage Industrial Project
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DIY Color Chip Lighting
The Paint Swatch Chandelier Combines Crafty and Chic
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DIY Gradient Lighting
The Ombre Pendant Lamp Adds a Pretty Flair to Living Spaces
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Ultra-modern DIY Lamps
The Ds Kit 01 and 02 Take Under 10 Minutes to Assemble
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Color-by-Number Lighting
The T 1895 Lamp by Bernardita Marambio is a DIY Project
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DIY Heart Marquee Lights
This 'Oh, Sweet Joy!' Craft is an Adorably Warm Decoration Item
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DIY Strung Carton Lighting
Add a Romantic Glow to the Room with DIY Egg Carton Decor
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DIY Plastic Bottle Lights
Petz Scholtus Turns An Old Jug Into a Bidon Lamp
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DIY Flower Party Lights
The 'Oh Happy Day' Blog Makes Decorative Cupcake Liner Lighting
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Space Age Pumpkin Tutorials
The Celestial Pumpkin Carving is an Adorable Addition to Any Porch
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Recycled Cartridge Chandeliers
The Upcycled Lowell and Louise Ink Cartridge Lamps
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DIY Lace Lighting
These Metallic Lights are Easily Made Using a Doily
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Pendant-Inspired Lighting
The Ruskii + Ruskii Twist Lamps by Enrico Zanolla are Extravagant
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Banana Box Lights
The Chiquita Chandelier
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Spooky Skeletal Lighting
This X-Ray Lamp is a Creepy Accessory Perfect for Halloween
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DIY Hardware Lamps
Georgiosi's Screw Lamp is a Retro Way to Reuse
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Paper Cup Lamps
Luis Luna's Statement Lighting From Disposable Cups
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Metallic Tangle Lamps
This DIY Geometric Lampshade Has a Polished and Chic Manufactured Look
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Indoor Graffiti
Street Art Heads Indoors for an Edgy Design Touch
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Recycled Bicycle Lighting
Michael Martins Turns Busted Bikes into Awesome Lights
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Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
The DIY Christmas Fairy Lights Recycle Your Scraps of Holiday Wrap
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Self-Stitched Light Fixtures
The Koolah Lamps Combine Careful Crafting and DIY Assembly
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DIY Gaming Shirts
You Can Create Your Own Tetris T-Shirt Thanks To Instructions From Marc Kerger
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Measuring Stick Lighting
The Upcycled Ruler Lamp is a Smart DIY Project
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DIY Bullet Christmas Lights
Shotgun Christmas Lights Get Any Gun Owner into the Christmas Spirit
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Hula Hoop Lighting
Take a Spin With the Pi Table Lamp Collection
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DIY Mood Lighting
Johanna Hyrkas Creates Light Carpet With Rope Lights and Yarn
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DIY Outdoor Holiday Decor
The Christmas Tree Lantern Can Be Used Year-Round
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Spooky Light-Up Decor
These Halloween Ghost String Lights Will Scare Trick-Or-Treaters
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LED Bottle Lights
Bottle Cutting Inc.'s New Kit Turns Your Bottles into Beautiful Lighting
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DIY LEGO Lamps
Hideous Lampshade Made of Melted Melange of Toy Bricks
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Drummer Home Decor
The Drum Light by 326 is a Sound-Activated Lamp
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Radiant Recycled Lighting
The Steampunk Table Lamp is Made From an Old Sewing Machine
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Sporty Shuttlecock Lights
These Sporty Patio Lights are Made from Upcycled Badminton Birdies
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Hanging Bloom Lights
These Orchid String Lights Create a Romantic Atmosphere
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Juice Bottle Lamps
Sara Ebert Creates Home Decorations On the Cheap
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Sculptural Wooden Lamps
The Arc Lamp by Divyansh Tripathi Blends Nature and Design in Lighting
Folded Timber Lamps
The Flat-Pack Timber Lamp by Anton Mikkonen Resembles a Folded Butterfly
Playful Brick-Born Lighting
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Cordless Table Lamps
Neoz Custom Cordless Lamp Range Offers Configurable Lighting for Hospitality
Whale-Shaped Table Lamps
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Light Arc Clocks
Balmuda's The Clock uses light arcs instead of traditional hands
Shape-Shifting Modular Lamps
The MOODI Lamp Transforms Its Form to Match Your Mood
Flatpack Lighting Design
The IKEA Allen Key Lamp Turns the Brand’s Signature Tool into a Light
Interactive Lamp Designs
The Tangent Lamp Redefines How People Engage with Light in a Modern Way
Oversized Pen Lamps
BIC Lamp by Seletti Reimagines the Classic Pen at Scale
Foldable Wooden Lamps
The Interactive Folding Lamp Changes Illumination When Corners are Folded
Petal-Inspired Glass Lighting
Studio Thier and Van Daalen's Bloom Wall Lights Explore Color
Smart Lighting Ecosystems
IKEA Debuts Kajplats Matter-Ready Smart Bulbs in Europe
Smart Ambient Lighting
IKEA Varmblixt Smart Lights Expand Accessible Design At CES 2026
Organically Shaped Smart Lights
The Philips Hue Flourish Table Lamp Has an Orb-Like Profile
Portable Table Lamps
The Parcel Portable Lamp by Daniel Emma is a New Mobile Lighting Solution
Cat-Like Interactive Lamps
Cat Lamp by Fabio Ferrari Uses Imbalance as the Core Design Feature
Sleek Book-Shaped Lamps
The Folio Lamp by Eunsu Lee Uses Stainless Steel Panels and Warm LED Light
Cylindrical 3d Lamps
QUQU's Nishiki Lamp Shifts Internal Patterns Using Layered Printing
Adjustable Uplighter Lamps
IKEA PS 2026 Lamp by Lex Pott Uses Rotating Shade for Directional Light
Architecturally Elegant Desktop Illuminators
The Juba TL-1 Table Lamp Debuted at IDS Toronto 2026
3D Printed Concrete Lamps
studiooberhauser’s Balloon Lamp Uses Cement Printing for Porous Spheres
Rechargeable Smart Wall Lights
The Poplight 2.0 is Matter-Enabled and Offers 13-Hours of Use
Portable Table Lamps
The Grab & Glow Side Table Lamp Integrates Lighting into a Simple Side Table
Portable Wireless Lamps
Gantri Wireless Has Ten Original Designs in Collaboration with Ammunition
3D-Printed Floor Lamps
The HER Floor Lamp is a 3D-printed lighting design by Hu Yuanlin
Adjustable Shell Lamps
The Armadillo Lamp by OHR Design Uses Opening Rings to Shape Light Output
Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs
A-N-D Boasted a Stunning Display of Lamps at 3daysofdesign
Sculptural Table Lamps
Dollight Series Offers Customizable Lamps in Nearly 100 Color Combinations
Spherical Modular Candles
The Exclusive Circle of Light Candle Collection Takes Cues from Jewelry
Ribbed Glass Wall Lights
Tala’s Firth Wall Light Features a Flush-Mounted Recycled Glass Form
Modular Wax Lighting
The Soft Solids Lights Use Stackable Modules to Create Adjustable Lamps
3d-Printed Infinity Lamps
The Cyber Loop Lamp Has RGB Lighting with a Layered 3d-Printed Design
Spiritually Inspired Artisanal Lamps
The TRIRIS Lamp Blends Sacred Form with Artisanal Detail
3D-Printed Cloud-Like Pendant Lights
The LightMass^ 2025 Pendants are Made with Biofilament
Sculptural 3d-Printed Lighting
The Soufflé Lamp Rises in Paris with Striking Form and Hidden Color
Reversible Glass Table Lamps
The JAL Table Lamp Changes Light Direction When Flipped
Sailing Lantern Designs
Jony Ive Crafts a Lantern After Failing to Find One Fitting His Yacht
Portable Halo Lamps
The ILO Lamp by Arieto Studio Splits into a Cordless Ring and Charging Base
Minimalist Tech Lamps
The Delite 2.0 Table Lamp Fuses Tradition and Modern Lighting
Playful Pendant Lamps
The Oops Lamp by Alberto Essesi Inverts the Expected Bulb Design
Chic Cyberpunk Sunset Illuminators
The Bauhaus Sunset Lamp Recreates a Digital Aesthetic
Minimal Table Lamps
Buster + Punch's Takeout Lamp Blends Industrial Edge with Domestic Subtlety
Low-Cost In-Cabinet Illuminators
The IKEA GÖMPYSSLING LED Light is £3 for a Two-Pack
Artful Portable Lighting
The Blossom Portable Light Blooms Handcrafted Beauty in Cordless Design
Floating Illusion Light Designs
The Lớp Lamp Turns Layers into Mesmerizing Floating Sculpture
Utensil Waste Lighting
Fold Oslo Nytt Lys Capsule Shows How Light Can Emerge from Old Materials
Adaptive Marble Lamps
The EMIT Marble Lamp Rises for Work and Glows Green When Tasks are Finished
Iridescent Cloud Lamps
Dreamy Lớp Lamp by BằNG Refracts Light Through Layered Acrylic
Sculptural Porcelain Lamps
Stefanie Hering Designs Stunning Lighting Capsules for Studio M
Desk Storage Lamps
The Drop Light by Teixeira Design Studio is 3D printed from Recycled PLA
Poetic Rippling Lighting
Yurameki Lamp Creates Shifting Acrylic Ripples for a Meditative Glow
Silkworm-Inspired Lamps
Phantom Lighting by Simon Legald Blends Soft Texture with Sculptural Glow
Emotional Light Sculptures
The Miror Collection Uses Shifting Light & Motion to Show Spatial Depth
Dynamic Wall Lamps
Eclipse Lamp by Tilen Sepič Uses Adjustable Ring to Control Light and Shadow
Retro Jelly Mold-Inspired Mirrors
Ready to Hang Presents the Jelly Mirror Collection
Novelty Supermarket Ornaments
Aldi’s Novelty Baubles Take the Form of Familar Household Products
Hybrid Chair Lamps
Art-Chitecture Furniture System Turns a Chair into a Glowing Floor Lamp
Glowing Modern Chopsticks
LUNARIS Chopsticks Glow at Dinner Without a Battery or Power Source
Shell Arc Lamps
The Pelk Lighting by Mostafa Arvandbarmchi Creates Wing-Like Shadows
Lightweight Paper-Inspired Lamps
Aplat Table Lamp is Constructed as a Paper-Like Light Source
Sculptural Vessel Lamps
Gèlèdé Lamp Collection by Salù Iwadi Studio Explores Light as Culture Form
Upcycled Glass Table Lamps
Upglas Lamp by Luca Nichetto for Astep Uses Recycled Murano Glass
Marble LED Lamps
The DIP Lighting Collection by Denys Sokolov Uses Layered Marble & Internal Light
Sculptural Glass Chandeliers
Tamar Grande Chandelier by Sophia Han Uses Rippled Glass in a Fixture
Smart Ambient Pendant Lamps
The Smart Ambient Pendant Govee Light Expands Connected Lighting
Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps
The Ori Lamp Folds 1 Metal Sheet into Elegant Sustainable Lighting
Bamboo-Inspired Glass Lighting
Fumie Shibata Designs the Bamboo Forest Glass Lighting for BROKIS
Flexible Pendant Lighting
The Somari Collection by LightArt Uses 3d-Printed Modular Shades
Glass Sculptural Lighting
Crisalide by Draga & Aurel is a Hand-Blown Glass Lighting Collection
Flower-Inspired Sconce Designs
Blue Green Works Presents the Playful & Eye-Catching Daisy Sconce
Molten Metal Lamps
The Melt Small Portable Light is a Rechargeable Designer Lamp
Sculptural Glass Lighting
Luca Nichetto Presents the Upglas Collection Reusing Murano Glass
Portable Glass Table Lamps
Bocci 14p Light is a Wireless Cast-Glass Lamp from the 14 Series
Candy-Inspired Resin Lamps
Marten Herma Anderson’s Resin Lamps Use Pigment and Light Layering
Glass Sphere Lamps
Hands on Light Uses Seven Frosted Glass Spheres Suspended in a Red Acrylic Form
Dandelion Seed Lamps
Dandelight Uses Handpicked Dandelion Seeds Attached Individually to an LED
Outdoor Lantern Concepts
This Camping Lantern Concept Features Rugged Form and Soft Lighting
Sporty Wall-Mounted Lamps
This 3d-Printed Lamp Transforms a Baseball Motif into Wall Lighting
Porous Cast Metal Lighting
The Aperire Lamp by Kenji Abe is Cast from Discarded Aluminum Cans
Ornamental Lighting Capsules
The Coronette Collection Uses Curved Brass Forms and Hand-Blown Glass
Modular Table Lamps
The CPRV x HAY Aplat Table Lamp Combines Modular Lighting with Adjustable Form
Expandable Ceiling Lamps
Architect’s Lamp by Oliver Michl Uses Scissor Structure to Adjust Span
Collar-Inspired Lamps
The Rachel Lamp by Hyunjae Noh Reflects Light Using Medici Collar Geometry
Coral-Form Lighting Capsules
The Alherd Lamps Bring 3d-Printed Coral Textures to Ambient Light
Sculptural Layered Light Designs
The ONDA Table Lights Prioritize an Architectural Feel
Traditional Paper Lighting Collection
Taiwan Lantern Debuts Its First Luminaire Collection at ICFF
Organic Paper-Like Lamps
The Farolito Lamp Captures Paper Lantern Warmth Through 3d Printing
Glowing Bamboo Lamp
Paardarshi Bamboo Light Uses Carved Material to Diffuse Natural Illumination
Halo-Like Gradient Lamps
The TL-1 Lamp by Juba Uses Cellulose Acetate to Diffuse Layered Light
Modular Outdoor Lighting
Lanova Introduces a Modular Solar Lamp System That Adapts to the Outdoors
Hand Formed Sconce Lights
The Iris Sconce Lamp is a Hand Shaped Glass Wall Light
Artfully Functional Lights
Lee Broom’s Chant Lights Blend Divinity with Everyday Design
Modular Brick Lamps
Brick Light is a Glowing, Interactive Lamp Inspired by Travel Experiences
3d Printed Lighting Sets
Tierra, Mar Y Aire by Faro Barcelona Explores Circular Material Systems
Elegant Metal Perforated Lamps
Ladies & Gentlemen Studio Design the Foreshadow Table Lamp
Glass Aluminum Pendants
Bocci's 93 Collection Explores Molten Aluminum Poured into Hot Glass
Organic Wood Light Fixtures
Sandscape Lighting by Studio Haran Shows Water-Inspired Form into Wood
Horizontal Glass Sphere Lighting
Llanel Designed the Statement Comet Pendant Light
Archival Floor Lamps
The 1953 Floor Lamp Returns to Production with Archival Fidelity
Recyclable Wax Lamps
The Le Labo 1.0 Collection Uses Remeltable Wax Shades for Reuse
Silk Textural Lantern Lighting
The Lantern Collection Wraps Light in a Silk Craftsmanship
Inflatable Mood Lamps
The Blow Lamp Rethinks Light with Air, Interaction and Emotional Concept
Triple-Shade Pendant Lamps
Filosof Lamp by Lars-Erik Ejlers for Fripon Uses Layered Metal Shades
Opal Glass Pendant Lights
Ball Glass Lights by Frandsen Update the 1968 Design with Coloured Glass
Interactive Table Lamps
The Tap Tap Table Lamp Concept Proposes a Intuitive Lighting System
Woven Lighting Capsules
Gurunsi Lamp by Pet Lamp Nod to Frafra Basket Weaving from Northern Ghana
Glass Pendant Collections
These Ball Glass Lights are Presented as Part of Frandsen’s Lighting
Moon-Inspired Cordless Lamps
Monir Lamp Uses Recycled Aluminum with Touch and Rotation Controls
Resin Lighting Exhibitions
Lima Charlie by Laurids Gallée Show Layered Translucent Light Objects
Festive Brick Centerpieces
The LEGO Christmas Table Decoration Offers a Flameless Holiday Display
Evening Sky-Inspired Lighting Fixtures
YAMAGIWA Corporation Debuts the TWILIGHT Capsule
Sustainable Side Furniture
The Re Up Side Tables Crafted with Recycled Plastic and Wood
Discarded Shell-Based Lighting
Fragmentos De Mar is an Exhibition by Studio Davidpompa
Accessible Accent Lanterns
The IKEA SOLVINDEN LED Decoration Light Works Indoors or Out
Astronaut Night Light Projectors
Starry Night Ambiance with an Astronaut Design
Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps
The LOOPS Lamp Sculpts Plaster-To-Sisal Shadows Dynamically
Sculptural Glass Chandeliers
Tamar Grande Chandelier by Sophia Han Reinterprets Classic Lighting
Comprehensive Home Illumination Collectons
Tribesigns Recently Debuted a New Lighting Series
Recycled Lighting Designs
The Nytt Lys Collection Presents Lighting Made from Reclaimed Materials
Eggshell Block Lamp
Joanne Odisho's Mod-U Transforms Discarded Eggshells into Lighting Modules
Sustainable Pendant Lights
The Corka Pendant Light for Zero Uses Cork to Create Soft Illumination
Modular Mood Seating
The Lumen chair highlights modern seating that doubles as lighting
Blooming Light Sculptures
The Bloome Pendant Light Embodies the Art of Becoming
Plant-Based Wax Lighting
Soft Solids by Daydreaming Objects Uses Vintage Objects and Natural Wax
Ice-Block Pendant Lights
Joan Gaspar Designs Ringo Lighting for Marset
Illuminated Glass Vases
The Nimbus Vase Combines Lighting with Hand-Blown Sculptural Glass
Reclaimed Industrial Lamps
WA Lamp Transforms Tokyo Train Parts into Luminous Objects with History
Minimal Paper Sconces
The Pin Sconce Creates Soft Ambient Light Using Pushpins & Translucent Paper
Dynamic Chandelier Systems
LUMIAC Chandelier is a Computational-Inspired Lighting Installation
3d Printed Rounded Lighting
The Oberhauserer’s Balloon Lamp is Produced Using SPI Concrete
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Printed Circuit Sconces
The Printed Circuit Sconce Turns Exposed Electronics into a Sculpture
Kinetic Lens Lamps
THE MIROR Collection Uses Rotating Glass Optics to Transform Interior Light
Suspended Lighting Installations
En Temps Et Lieu Studio Designs a Stunning Installation
Ribbon Glass Lighting
Anna Dawson's Collection Has Ribbon-Shaped Pendants and Hourglass Sconces
Diwali Table Decor
Homegoods Diwali Collection Brings South Asian Aesthetic into Home Styling
Blooming Lighting Fixtures
The Pavo Lamp Uses a Folding Panel System to Create a Dynamic Form
Molten Glass Lighting
93 Lighting by Bocci Forms Unique Fixtures from Aluminum and Blown Glass