Lighting is important everywhere we go and with these strange lights, function and character come together in a seamless union.
Included are space-themed lava lamps that light up Star Wars fans' rooms with a red galaxy, including orbiting space ships and iconic movie characters. The world's smallest flashlight is the size of a matchstick and emits the light of a candle for eight hours and is another favorite.
While minuscule 'BULLET' LED flashlight attaches to keychains to provide light anytime, the 'Pizza Night Light' does exactly as it name says and provide rooms with the greasy glow of a cheesy slice of pizza. These are just a few of the strange lights gaining attention in today's market and are the perfect way to add a focal point to children's rooms or quirky living room areas.
28 Innovative Lighting Ideas
These Strange Lights are Made for Function, Novelty and Atmosphere:
Riley von Niessen — May 12, 2016 — Art & Design
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Intuitive Cycle Tracking Apps
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Shrimp-Packed Pizzeria Menus
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Celebratory Song Contest Chocolates
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Farmhouse-Fresh Spring Restaurant Menus
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The Barebones Edison Light Stick Has a Design-Conscious Form
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Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights
The Conceptual 'Bubbles' Lighting Design by Begüm Kılınç is Playful
Glowing Tubular Light Fixtures
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Multipurpose Camping Lights
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Laser-Cut Customization Lamps
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Elegant Geometric Light Fixtures
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Fireplace-Inspired Campsite Lanterns
The LEACCO Camping Lantern Has an IPX4 Rating
Psychedelic Light Projectors
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Sleep-Enhancing Bedtime Lamps
The Loftie Lamp is Gentle, Stylish, and Functional
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Plant-Friendly Night Lights
Mona Safari Designs the Spacecrop Device to Look Like a Spacecraft
Aromatic Time-Tracking Mood Lights
The 'Focus' Aroma Diffuser Mood Lamp Helps with Focus
Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
Candle-Inspired Lightbulbs
The Velaflame Replicates the Pattern of a Flickering Flame
Removable Head Portable Lamps
The Lexon Orbe Encourages a Person to Interact with It
Malleable Connected Illuminators
The Conceptual Pofu Lamp Encourages Interaction
Artistic Magnetic Lamp Designs
The Scacco Matto Lamp by Francesco Cappuccio is Interactive
Modernized Lantern Illuminators
The Ambientec MADCO Has a Cordless Design
Ethereal Space-Inspired Lamps
The 'Wormhole' Table Lamp by Will Gibbons is Meditative
Dynamically Customizable Desk Lamps
The Fluidstance Illum Desk Light Brightens Workstations
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Plant-Based Table Lamps
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Mesmerizing Aroma Diffuser Lamps
The 'Aroma Lava' Lamp is Visually and Aromatically Stimulating
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Nostalgic Light Installations
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Daylight-Mimicking Floor Lamps
The Brighter Floor Lamp Delivers 50,000 Lumens
Smoky Illumination Floor Lamps
The 'Brume' Sunset Lamp Burns Incense for Multi-Sensory Effect
Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators
The Linear Table Lamp Plays with Shadow and Light Effects
Mixed Material Pendant Lights
The Gant Pendant Lights Show Off an Industrial Aesthetic
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Suspended Halo Light Fixtures
The 'Lamplox' Minimalist Floor Lamp by Mehan Nerve is Artistic
Retro App-Controlled Lava Lamps
Johnny Betz's Barava is Sure to Induce Nostalgia in Individuals
Illuminating Functional Power Banks
The Moonside Maglight by ZK Wong has a Bright LED Light
Whimsical Joint Lighting Collections
Rakumba and Tom Fereday Join Forces on the Port Collection
Touch-Enhanced Glass Lamps
kaschkasch Designs the New Bolita Glass Lamp with Movement
Palm-Sized Outdoor Lanterns
The BioLite AlpenGlow Mini Prioritizes Compactness and Capability
Diminutive Dual-Beam Flashlights
This Lightweight Flashlight Offers Two Beams and a Rotating Head
Earthy Terracotta Tablet Lamps
The 'TerraLume' Table Lamp by Yashi Jivnani is Touch-Enabled
Modern Marble Waste Lamps
The Sole Lamp by Hadiye Ozdemir is Luxurious and Eco-Friendly
Adaptable Campsite Illuminators
The BEYONDOP LED Camping Lantern Has a Three-in-One Design
Multifunctional Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp Provides Ambient or Targeted Light on a Desk
Stunning Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamps
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Tunnel-Like Wall Lamps
Nicolai Haastrup Creates the Endless Wall Lamp for Design by Us
Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs
The Anywhere-Use Lamp is Slick and Extremely Versatile
Compact Elaborate LED Smart-Lamps
Umbra Unveils the CUP Lamp to Join its CONO Lighting
Ambient Tabletop Gamer Lights
The Bowio Game Light Brightens Up Tabletops and More
Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps
The 'Nebula' Lamp from the COG Design Studio is Efficient
Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
Immersive Lighting Installations
Occhio Spotlights Innovation & Imagination with New Installation
Romantic Modern Lighting Sources
Graypants Designs the New Wick S Evening Light Source
Calming Orb Lamps
Studio Waah's Orb Lamp is Minimalist and Eye-Catching
Elegant Avian-Inspired Illuminators
The Flamingo Mini Light Features a Sleek Aesthetic
Space-Saving Desk Lamps
Joonyeol Bae Designs the Playful and Minimalist Light-Up Desk Lamp
Portable Mushroom-Like Illuminators
The 'ICHI' Table Lamp Has a Simple, Modular Design
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The MAX LANTERN Has a Three-in-One Design for Campsite Use
Modernized Retro Lamp Collections
The Mathmos Astro Lava Lamp Collection Has Five Models
Adjustable Playful Table Lamps
Flos Presents Two Sets of Lamps during Milan Design Week 2023
Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections
Sevval Kalaycikli Designs a Series of Light & Glass Tables
Blown Glass-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Gauzak Design Studio Creates the Luisa Collection of Light
Illusory Mirror Lamp Designs
The 'Spegla' Mirror Table Lamp Has an Industrial Form
Balloon-Like Lighting Series
Lladró and Nichetto Studio Present the Soft Blown Light Collection
Cosmic-Inspired Lamp Collections
Rollo Studio Presents the New Aureole Collection of Lighting
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
EV Headlight Flashlights
The Hyundai IONIQ Pixel Toy Flashlight Has a Vehicular Form
Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps
Maro Designs the Otherworldly Space Traveler Lamp
Minimally Sourced Decor Collections
Sabine Marcelis Designs the VARMBLIXT Capsule for IKEA
Fashionable Flicker-Free Desk Lights
The SHLIGHT LED Desk Lamp Has a Fully Adjustable Design
Award-Winning Colorful Lights
Monica Pinto de Almeida's U Table Lamp is Minimalist & Eye-Cathing
Imaginative Mushroom Lamps
White Rabbit England's Toadstool Lamp is Hand-Crafted and Whimsical
Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
The GUBI Seine Portable Lamp Has a Modernist Feel
Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Soft Serve Lamp Lighting Design
Space-Themed Home Decor Collection
IKEA Introduces its new Cosmic AFTONSPARV Collection
Ribbed Tubular Table Lamps
The 'Stella' Desk Lamp Diffused Light Through an Acrylic Shade
Storage-Friendly Task Lights
The Conceptual 'He Yi' Storage Lamp Has Space for Stationery Items
Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights
Fung + Bedford Creates the Sora Pendant Light for Frandsen
Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps
The Gingko Smart Vase Light Offers Ambient Illumination and More
Rope-Hanging Nomadic Portable Lamps
Samy Rhio and Petite Friture Join Forces on the Quesar Lamp
Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps
The Helix Lamp by Liam de la Bedoyere Has a Playful Construction
Perforated LED Table Lights
Filippo Membretti and Enrico Pellizzoni Design the LUME Light
Light Pollution-Reducing Island Lamps
Peter Bysted and Icono Design a Purposeful Lighting System
Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs
Ross Gardam Uses Dark Disks for This Stunning Design
Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps
Jihoon Shim Designs the Half Lamp Inspired by Origami
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Miniature Camping Flashlights
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Immersive Lighting Hotels
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The Monster ARC+ Smart Sound Reactive LED Lamp is Futuristic
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
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Ethereal Lunar Wall Illuminators
The 'Luna Piena' Wall Lamp by Simay Tokus is Otherworldly
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Playful Minimal Suspended Lighting
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Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
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Outlet-Equipped Workstation Lights
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Inflatable Colorful Lamps
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Lighthouse-Inspired Portable Lamps
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Honeycomb-Like Sculptural Lights
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Instrument-Inspired Wall Lamps
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Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps
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Dynamic Bookend Lighting Designs
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Warm LED Artful Lamps
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Nature-Inspired Lighting Series
The Team at LFD Official Creates the BIOMES Lighting Capsule
Ancient Rome-Inspired Lighting
Superlife Presents the ROMANA Light Collection with Ancient Roots
Sleek Structural Lighting Designs
Hania Jneid Designs the Dynamic Emotional Lab Light
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
&Tradition Designs the Portable Pivot Lamp
Cube-Shaped Gaming Lights
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Ambient Aesthetically Pleasing Lights
The Pofu Lamp Adds a Calming Mood to Any Space
Contemporary Modular Floor Lamps
Città and Alex Buckman Design the Point Floor Lamp Modular
Sleek Outdoor Lighting Series
GUBI Presents the Satellite Collection by Mathieu Matégot
Streetlamp-Inspired Workstation Lamps
The Herman Miller Ode Desk Lamp Makes a Chic Statement
Multifunctional Sleek Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp is Designed with a Power Source Function
Soothing Wall-Mounted Illuminators
The Upton Wall Lights Come in Three Styles
Dual-Function Gas Lanterns
The 'Beacon Lantern' Works for Lighting and Cooking
Sculptural Connected Floor Lamps
The IKEA PILSKOTT Smart LED Floor Lamp is Space-Saving
Sleep-Aiding Lava Lamp Concepts
Alessandro Pennese Designs the EPY Lamp Concept to Induce Sleep
Customizable Desktop Illuminators
The HILIGHT R9 Desk Lamp Has a Curved, Flicker-Free Design
Colorful Cubic Smart Lamps
The Neon Crystal Cube Light Evokes Vibrant Gradient Illumination
Wireless Lamp Renditions
The Tom Dixon Portable Collection Features Cordless Designs
Smart Fairy Lights
Globe Electric's Smart Fairy Lights Elevate Any Room
Maternity-Inspired Lighting Series
Filippo Mambretti Designs the Noah Lighting for Gantri
Fire Connection-Inspired Candleholders
Charles Kalpakian Designs Candleholders with Eldvarm
Childhood-Inspired Magnetic Lighting
The Orbe by Nelson Fossey is Sleek and Easily Portable
Levitating Dynamic Ring Lamps
Inovaxion Designs the Levitos Ring Lamp with Various Functions
Multicolor Smart Lighting Products
The Cync Dynamic Effects Lights Offer Matter Support and More
Modern Affordable Wall Lamps
The Poplight Wall Light Attaches to the Wall Without Damage
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
Bespoke Modern Lighting Systems
The Plusminus Lighting System is Made with Diez Office
Miniature Spherical Replica Lights
Carl Bugeja Designs the MINI Sphere Replicating Vegas' Sphere
Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps
Retro Candle Lamp Warms Up Scented Candles Without Lighting Them
Dimmable Structural Table Lamps
Tala Designs the Mantle Lamp to Illuminate Dining Tables
Comet-Inspired Lighting Series
The New Oort Series of Lighting is Inspired by the Oort Cloud
Modern Ceiling Lights Collections
Kichler Releases Its New Interior Ceiling Lights Collection
Colorful Geometric Desk Lamps
J Schatz Presents its New Range of Spot On Desk Lamps
Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps
The Fall Lamp Concept is Made to Keep Users Focused and Productive
Powered Pendant Illuminations
Studio Natural Designs the Avro Pendant Lamp for Martinelli Luce
Bulbous Whimsical Lighting Series
Jumbo Designs the Neotenic Collection for Petite Friture
Human Physio-Themed Lamps
Taras Yoom Designs the Dif Lamp with Physiological Themes