Whether in need of decorative or task lighting, these table lamp designs range from eco-friendly illuminators to dual purpose light fixtures that are sure to appeal to a wide variety of tastes. The pieces marry aesthetics with function and provide users with light and a touch of style.
These design-conscious lighting fixtures range from pop culture themed decor items to more practical office accessories that illuminate one's work space. Standouts from the list include the wood block bulb lamp from home retailer West Elm and the K-Ray lamp by designer Eugeni Quitllet.
While West Elm's dual purpose table lamp houses one's belongings in it's built-in storage section, Eugeni Quitllet's K-Ray illuminator features a sculptural design that merges together, base, lamp and shade.
94 Innovative Table Lamp Designs
From Cardboard Carton Fixtures to Retro-Dual Purpose Lighting:
Jana Pijak — Jul 31, 2014 — Art & Design
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Cardboard Carton Lights
The Groovie Lamp is Lightweight, Portable and Recyclable
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Electrical Coil Illuminators
The Lamp L1 by ODESD2 Makes a Tech Reference of a Modern Fixture
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Bright Bedside Tables
Misko Table Lamp is a Hybrid Illuminating Surface and Storage Compartment
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Crafty Cardboard Illuminators
Cartonado Lamp is Light on the Environment and Heavy on Character
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Metamorphic Marble Lamps
This Marble Lamp Uses the Same Raw Material as Michelangelo's Statues
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Pliant Loopy Illuminators
The Motion Lamp Makes Lighting a Room a More Interactive Experience
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Rustic Branch Illuminators
This DIY Branch Table Lamp is Perfect for Those Who Love the Outdoors
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Coiled Cord Illuminators
The Moxie Lamp Employs Excess Cable as a Luminescent Diffuser
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Jaw-Dropping Geometric Lighting
Woodspot by Alessandro Zambelli is Full of Abstract Expression
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Graffiti Artist Illuminators
The Lash Light Clips Onto Your Spray-Paint Can to Enlighten Your Art
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Quirky Low-Tech Illuminators
The B Light Imitates and Electronic Source by Rudimentary Means
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Cloudy Sculptural Luminaires
Silver Rain Table Lamp Embodies a Bright Representation of Weather
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Wooden Stump Table Lamps
The TOM Lamp Makes it Known That it is Not a Flashlight
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Softly Petalled Lighting
The Blom Table Lamp by Sander Bakker is a Bright Bloom
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Mushroom-Grown Lighting
The Mush-Lume Table Lamp by Danielle Trofe Uses Biodegradable Materials
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Transformative Minimalism Furniture
Maxim Maximov's 'All is One' Collection Features One Form
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Grammatical Accent Lamps
This Compact Table Lamp is Powerful and Will Fit in any Space
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70s-Inspired Cylindrical Illuminators
The Oda Light from Pulpo
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Utensil-Inspired Illuminators
The Spoon Variations Lights Make Fitting Fixtures for Your Kitchen
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Quirky Clothespin Lights
The Clamp Lamp Can Clip to Plenty of Surfaces to Bring You Brightness
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Literal Hand-Sculptured Table Lamps
The FontanaArte Mano is a Handy Table Lamp
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Iconic Outlined Illuminators
Silhouette Lamp Embodies the Familiar Form of the Incandescent Bulb
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Bent Light Illuminators
The Light Screen Lamp Seems the Warp the Path of Beams in an Abstract Arch
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Spotlighting Industrial Illuminators
The Cradle Lamp Provides Flexible Light as a Suspended Torch
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Angular Origami Illuminators
The Sculpt Table Lamp from EQ3 is Architecturally Shaped
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Sinuous Cyllindrical Lamps
Marcus Papay's Sinuous Lights Are Constructed Using Resin Fibers
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Contemporary Caged Illuminators
The Ray Flower Desk Lamp Encloses an Intense Light Source Inside
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Marine Creature Wooden Lamps
Light Up the Night with the Thar She Glows Whale Table Lamp
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Cartoon Desk Lamps
The Cap Table Lamp Borrows Design Inspiration from a Cartoon
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Heroic Icon Hand Illuminators
This Novelty Desktop Lamp Mimics Iron Man's Repulsor
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Negative Space Illuminators
The K-Ray Lamp Encases its Components Within Framed Voids
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Pivoting Dish Illuminators
Table Lamp OOO Swivels on a Ball Joint for Adjustable Directionality
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Geometric Animal Lights
Amit Sturlesi Created Modern and Animalistic Decorative Table Lamp Designs
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Chic Pocketable Lighting
Spot On by Maximilian Schmid is a Versatile Flashlight-Lamp Hybrid
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Encased Lampshade Lighting
Light Air by Eugeni Quitllet is a Surreal Version of Traditional Lamps
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Transparent Oar Illuminators
The TATA Lamp from Studio Joa Herrenknecht is Sculptural
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Crystallized Copper Illuminators
The Overnight Lighting Collection by Odd Matter is Boldly Organic
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Enchanting Oscillating Illuminators
PILU Lamp Rocks Back and Forth to Establish and Intimate Lean
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Minimalist Geometric Illuminators
The 'Relight' Light Bulb Lamp Design is Pared-Down and Distinct
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Chic Shucked Illuminators
The Peel Lamp Appears to Come Apart, Emitting Increased Light
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Chic Firewood Fixtures
The Log Light Comprises a Wooden Wedge and a Minimalist Metal Hoop
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Creepy Anatomy Illuminators
This Eyeball Light From Earth Sea Warrior Will Help You See Better
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Recycled Cardboard Lamps
These Eco-Conscious Lamps are Made Using Discarded Cardboard
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Twisted Table Lamps
Deigner Shahar Katsav Creates a Sculptural Take on Industrial Lighting
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Bold Buttoned Illuminators
The Sophie Wooden Desk Lamps Mix Timber Craftsmanship with Textiles
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Bottle Topper Illuminators
The Muselette Lamp is Minimalist and Functional, Yet Refined
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Retro Arcade Illuminators
The Tetris Light from Online Retailer Prezzy Box is Nostalgic
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Angular Minimalist Lighting
The Plie Lamp by Vitale is Made out of a Single Sheet of Bent Metal
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Compact Eco Illuminators
The Capsule Bedside Lamp Soaks Up Daytime Rays for a Soft Evening Glow
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Endearing Arboreal Illuminators
Enchanted Forest Table Light Has a Beautiful Base Made from Birch
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Metal Fungal Fixtures
The Amanita Lamp is a Product of Organic Form and Industrial Material
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Bulbous Workspace Illuminators
West Elm's Client Mini Task Lamp Celebrates a Retro Revival
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Multiplied Source Illuminators
The Bell Family Lamps Emit Little Beams of Light in Many Directions
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Wire-Outlined Lamps
The Light Line Gets Its Intriguing Form from Its Coiling Cords
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Alchemy Room Illuminators
This Molting Lamp by Yide Yang Appears to Change Material Based on Angle
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Crisp Angular Illuminators
The White Sleen Lamp is Perfectly Propped in its Ceramic Stand
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Delightful Psychological Lights
The Synapse Table Lamp Was Inspired by Living Mind Mechanisms
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Zig-Zagging Marble Lamps
The Sinuosoide by Serafina is Modern and Organic
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Retro Dual-Purpose Lighting
West Elm's Wood Block Bulb Lamp Revives a Past Era Aesthetic
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Magnifying Glass-Like Lighting
The Bob Table Lamp by Roman Shpelyk is Simple and Adjustable
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Test Tube Illuminators
The Labo Lamps Embody the Familiar Forms from a Chemistry Laboratory
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Abstractly Symbolic Lamps
Pharrell Williams Creates His Own Take on the Iconic Bourgie Table Lamp
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Concrete Block Lighting
The O-Votto Table Lamp by Joshua Howe Design is Industrially Modern
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Decorative Desktop Icicle Lamps
This Table Lamp is Made of a Replica Icicle Structure
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Sleek Camera Lens Lighting
The iSpot Table Lamp by Michael Samoriz Also Charges Smartphones
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Torch-Inspired Lighting
The TOM Table Lamp by Haim Evgi Boasts a Colorful Handle
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Crystal-Cut Illuminators
The Topaze Table Lamp is Modern-Looking and Formally Inspired by Minerals
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Mini Canon Lights
Carronade by Markus Johansson Boasts a Muzzle-Like Shade
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Two-Faced Lunar Lights
2 Moons by Nir Meiri was Inspired by a Trip to the Desert
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Cuboid Eco Illuminators
Cube Lights by Thomas Young Perfectly Package Sustainable Principles
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Little Pitched Illuminators
The 001 Task Lamp Embodies Formal Simplicity and Cost-Effectiveness
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Bright Tabletop Spotlights
The Little Appointment Lamp is Reminiscent of a Mini Celestial Event
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Delightful Art Deco Illuminators
The Terrace Lamp Brightens Up Spaces as a Retro-Modern Hybrid
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Pixelated Art Illuminators
Adobe's Logo Remix Shows a Pixel from 100 Artists' Artwork
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Intimate Tactile Illuminators
The Ledo Light Series Invites a Tangible Technological Experience
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Angled Umbrella Illuminators
The Parasol Lamp Shades Direct Light by Lying on its Side
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Bowing Lumber Illuminators
The Woobia Lamp Has a Lovely Organic Curve and Nice Natural Knots
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Minimalist Cutout Illuminators
The Bendino Lamp for Pulpo is Cleverly Cheeky
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Bold Typographic Illuminators
Goodwin and Goodwin Punctuates Design with the Ampersand Lamp
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Blended Tech Illuminators
The Bi Light Offers You Hi- and Low-Tech Methods of Enlightening a Space
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Open Cylinder Illuminators
The Mute Light is a Purist Modification of the Archetypal Table Lamp
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Opulent Princess Illuminators
The Carriage Table Lamp from Pottery Barn Kids is Cinderella-Chic
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Abstracted Alpine Illuminators
The Jostedalsbreen Lamp Brings Geographic Drama to Domestic Decor
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Mystical Fantasy Lamps
These Game of Thrones Lamps Come with a Mini Iron Throne
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Domed Desktop Illuminators
The Light Drop Lamp from Pulpo is a Fresh Take on Retro Design
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Super Slender Illuminators
The Lanx Table Lamp Sheds the Expected Bulk of Light Fixtures
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Multi-Colored Task Lighting
The Anglepoise + Paul Smith Lamp Subtly Modernizes a Classic Fixture
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Intersecting Glass Illuminators
The Sara and Bob Lamps Feature Beautiful Two-Part Blown Bodies
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Planar Table Illuminators
The Quadra Lamp Comprises a Pair of Parallel Panels as Base and Shade
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Reinvented Table Lamps
Kartell Challenges Designers to Rethink the Iconic Bourgie Lamp Design
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Tissue-Like Lighting
The Misha Table Lamp by Taeg Nishimoto is Simplistically Sculptural
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Lovely Three-Legged Illuminators
Mio. Light Has a Quirky Third Appendage for an Animated Appeal
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Minimalist Skull Illuminators
The Hamlet Lamp Boasts a Contemporary Cranium Design
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Precision-Cut Lamps
The Tua Table Lamp Offers Minimalist Aesthetics for any Interior Space
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Arbor Inspired Illuminators
The Standing Light by Studio Swine Mimics Natural Tree Forms
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Jungle Creature Illuminators
The Luli Table Lamp from CB2 Embodies a Tropical Theme
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Modern Light Bouquets
The Stem Light is a Kickstarter Project Inspired by Floral Bouquets
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Chubby Critter Illuminators
Lighting Gets Cute and Cuddly with My Pet Lamps by Offi
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Upcycled Bottle Lamps
NutCreatives Turns Old Materials into Functional Illuminators
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Prim Pink Illuminators
CB2's Rosie Table Lamp Design is a Throwback to the 60's
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Modular Pendant Lamps
P.Lamp' by Ivan Zhang is a Lighting System Completed Without Exposed Wires
Medieval TV Pickup Lines
These Game of Thrones Pick-Up Lines Will Enchant Fans of the Show
Modular Green Wall Accessories
These Shane Powers Ceramic Wall Planters are Eco-Conscious
Modernized Traditional Lighting
The Botero Collection by Masiero is Sophisticatedly Cartoonish
Mathematically Contoured Lighting
The Straight Curve Lamp by Benjamin Migliore is Sculptural
Fantasy Brand Banners
Companies are Rebranded with Stylized Game of Thrones Logo Design and Mottos
Colorful Cage Lighting
The Dare Studio Cage Lamp Hangs on a Red Cable and Has Color Choices
Recycled Stacked Lighting
This New Line of Lamp Shades is Vintage and Whimsical
Dripping Chain Lighting
Volver by Studio 14 is Opulently Luminous
Disguised Toy Illuminators
The Teddybear Lamp by Matthew Kinealy is Cleverly Designed
Sensually Fluid Lighting
The Dollop Light Looks Good Enough to Eat
Minimalist Geometry Furnishings
The West Elm Origami Coffee Table Embraces Simplistic Ideals
Whimsical Recycled Lighting
This Range of Wicker Lamp Shades Turns Trash into a Source of Light
Wire-Netted Lighting
The Basket-Lamp by Nendo is Inspired by Cooking Utensils
Modishly Imagined Concert Posters
These Concert Posters Were Re-Appropriated by Dawid Ryski
Militaristic Leather Furnishings
The Campaign Furniture Collection is Inspired by Himalayans
Graffiti Girl Editorials
The Marie Claire Italy May 2014 Photoshoot Stars Kel Markey
Wholly Upcycled Interiors
Francois Duquesnoy Uses Recycled Furniture Ideas to Create Quick Spaces
Sea Creature Lighting
The Fin Cloud Series by Studio Avni is an Ethereal Collection
Acid-Etched Metal Installations
Nature Morte by Claire Brewster is Full of Intricate Detail
Malleable Felt Lighting
The MOU Lamp by Milosz Cichon is Soft and Versatile
Jaw-Dropping Geometric Lighting
Woodspot by Alessandro Zambelli is Full of Abstract Expression
Programmable Kinetic Lighting
The Latest LASVIT Lighting Uses Electricity to Move
Scientific Sky-Mimicking Lamps
This Sky Light Rotates Like a Clock and Reacts to Ambient Sounds
Remixed Artisan Furnishings
West Elm's Sculpted Metal and Leather Bowl Chair is Retro-Modern
Scientific Spiral Lighting
The Field Test Lamp by Aminimal Studio is Inspired by the Magnetosphere
Elegantly Ornate Outdoor Furnishings
The Mosaic Tiled Coffee Table from West Elm is Artfully Bold
Angular Animal Illuminators
The Trololo Floor Lamp by Egle Stonkute is Designed to Resemble a Dog
Wooden Stump Table Lamps
The TOM Lamp Makes it Known That it is Not a Flashlight
Gradient Iceberg Lighting
These Icy Lights by Alvaro Uribe Design are Mystically Alluring
Airy Metal Lighting
ANWAR by Stephen Burks is Akin to Weaved Baskets
70s-Inspired Cylindrical Illuminators
The Oda Light from Pulpo
Elegant Workspace Furnishings
West Elm's Top Storage Desk is Aesthetically Striking and Practical
Altering Spectral Illuminators
Ledwork Lights Connect Together and Change Colors in Visual Harmony
Suspended Swing Tables
The King Arthur Round Swing Table Adds a New Dimension to Furniture
Bubble Garden Houses
Simon Hjermind Jensen Designed Micro-Climatized Garden Houses
Twisting Wooden Furniture
The Console Mobius by Pierre Renart is Sinuously Sculptural
Wavy Ribbon Lighting
This Abstract Lamp Design is Inspired by the Physics of Nature
Branched Geometry Illuminators
The Agnes Chandelier from Roll and Hill is Organically Scattered
Edible Pop Culture Portraits
Instagram User Tisha Cherry Recreates Famous Faces With Food
Timber Movie Posters
These Wood Movie Posters by Spacewolf are Hand-Carved
Flat-Packed 3D-Printed Lampshades
The ZooM Lampshade by Michiel Cornelissen Ontwerp is Chic
Chevron Woodgrain Furnishings
The Parquetry Media Console from West Elm is Intricately Detailed
Layered Fabric Lanterns
Vanessa Vivian's 'Axo Light' Series Features Fabric Lantern Decor
Gridded Geometry Illuminators
The Himmeli Diamond Star Light from Etsy's Panselinos Shop
Rustic Sphere Shelving
The Shape Wall Shelf from West Elm Doubles as an Elegant Art Piece
Bird Cage-Like Lamps
Tommaso Caldera Designs the Tull Lamp
Fiery Fruit-Shaped Lighting
Eva and Olivia by Vanixa Acts and Looks Like a Hearth
Fill-in-the-Blank Book Campaigns
Social Book Participants Could Be Credited in Pharell's New Book
Luxurious Quilted Furniture
This Luxury Furniture Collection was Designed for a Penthouse
Elegant Cork Illuminators
The Pianissimo Lamp from Discipline Promoted Sustainable Design
Soft Panelled Lamps
Bloemi by Mario Alessiani is Inspired by Tulips
Organic Orb Illuminators
The Rhododendron Chandelier from Anthropologie is Ornate
Mesh-Covered Lighting
The Wire Mesh Light by Kenji Fukushima Design Uses Copper Detailing
Cartoon Desk Lamps
The Cap Table Lamp Borrows Design Inspiration from a Cartoon
Minimalist Patio Illuminators
These Cube Lanterns from CB2 Feature Boldly Colored Designs
Trefoil Rapper Logos
Illustrator Mike Frederiqo Draws Pharrell Williams as the Adidas Logo
Spiralling Scientific Lamps
This LED Generator Uses Wind to Create a Smooth Lighting Curve
Geometric Animal Lights
Amit Sturlesi Created Modern and Animalistic Decorative Table Lamp Designs
Chic Pocketable Lighting
Spot On by Maximilian Schmid is a Versatile Flashlight-Lamp Hybrid
Curved Accordion Illuminators
The Symphony Lamp by Anna Strupinskaya and Alexey Ivashkevich
Technicolored Bulb Illuminators
Studio Bertjan Pot's Come on LED's go! Lighting Makes a Statement
Swirling Solar System Lighting
These Unique Wooden Lamps are Handmade and Eclectic
Star Wars-Themed Lighting
The X Wing Lamp by Benjamin Rice is Darkly Futuristic
Eavesdropping Social Media Lamps
The Conversnitch Lamp Exposes Conversations to Social Media
Celestial Lighting Solutions
The Solar Outdoor Floor Lamp will Add a Touch of Striking Brightness
Pelt-Inspired Lighting
The Reflector Floor Lamp by Castor Takes Cues from Beaver Pelt Stretching
Unconventionally Curved Lights
A3 Comes up with Designs that Challenge the Norms
Arboreal Jewelry Storage
The Manzanita Wall Jewelry Branch is Organically Ornate
Arboreal Lighting Accessories
The Tuareg Lamp Features Branch-Inspired Design Elements
Bulbous Workspace Illuminators
West Elm's Client Mini Task Lamp Celebrates a Retro Revival
Pop Culture Menu Illustrations
'Imaginary Menu' by Kyle Platts Features TV Dinner Meals
Long-Lasting LED Lighting
The Aerial Lamp by Jake Dyson Uses Heat Tube Technology to Stay Cool
DIY Hanging Hemp Lighting
This Beaded Macrame Light Fixture Makes For a Summery Craft Project
Porcelain Volcanic Lights
The Porcelain vs Lava Lights are Controlled by their Volcanic Properties
Folded Steel Lamps
This Steel Lamp Uses a Single Sheet of Metal
Embroidered Sad Rapper Apparel
M.O.C. Garments Are Swen with a Subtle Sad Kanye on Them
Pressure Sensitive Lighting
The Force-Sensing Lamps Illuminates in Response to Weight Placed Atop
Lamp-Converting Posters
The Lladro Lighting Ad Campaign Transforms into a Practical Light Source
Familial Furniture Ads
The IKEA Family Tree Campaign Maps Out Where Babies Are Made
Illuminating Disc Seating
Exploding Chair by Simone Micheli Appears to Be Breaking Apart
Retro Rave Illuminators
The Neon Stick Light from Anthropologie is Versatile and Interchangeable
Two-Faced Lunar Lights
2 Moons by Nir Meiri was Inspired by a Trip to the Desert
Nautical Sea Creature Decor
These Whale Tail Sculptures from West Elm Celebrate Aquatic Style
Inflatable Lighting Systems
Theo Moller's Inflatable Light Series Can Be Blown Up Like Balloons
Unconventional Rnb Star Covers
The Pharrell Williams W Magazine Art Issue is Conceptually Themed
Cleanly Playful Lamps
The Medard Light by Bleijh Has as Much Personality as the Pixar Lamp
Perforated Dining Tables
The Colino Round Table by Riva 1920 Plays with Light and Shadow
Perforated Bamboo Illuminators
The Roxas Pendant Lamp from CB2 Embraces Clean Minimalism
Self-Assembling Lamps
Researchers at the Wyss Institute of Harvard Develop a 3D Illuminator
Gridded Metal Illuminators
CB2's Cage Sconce is a Fresh Take on an Industrial Inspiration
Scrunchy Light Fixtures
The Nevo Collection by Arturo Alvarez is Whimsical and Romantic
Wavy Wood Lighting
The Nojar Lamp by Enrico Zanolla is a Warm and Sculptural Fixture
Crochet Chandeliers
The Custom Chandelier Knit Light by Naomi Paul is a Cozy Fixture
Corrugated Cardboard Lamps (UPDATE)
Johannes Kiessler Upgrades the Numerouno LED with Color
Dapper Animal Dishware
These Personified West Elm Plates are a Hipster-Approved Home Accessory
Modernist Wireframe Illuminators
Philippe Malouin's Gridlock Lighting for Roll and Hill is Sleek
Perforated Spiral Lamps
The Desert Rose Lamp Draws the Focus in Any Living Room
Modern Musical Sculptures
The Koji Takei Pieces Are Modeled After Instruments
Flat-Packed Ombre Illuminators
Etsy's Factory Twenty One Shop Creates Custom Ceiling Light Shades
Fluffy Cumulous Lighting
The Cloud Lampshade by Royal Design Does Not Dampen Moods
Gamified Fantasy Tributes
This Game of Thrones Opening Credits is Done in the Style of Super Mario
Glamorously Retro Shades
The Vintage Frames Line by Corey Shapiro Pays Tribute to Decades Past
Zippered Felt Lampshades
The Peaked Hat Lighting Shade by Moili is a Cheerful Home Decor
Medieval Mashup Posters
These Wizard Of Oz Characters are Imagined as Game Of Thrones Houses
Celebrity Hat-Inspired Collections
'Hatty' is a Clothing Collection that Depicts Pharrell's Hat
Iconic Fantasy Series Mashups
Andy Purviance Created the Game of Oz
Weather-Resembling Lamps
The Patch of Sky Lamps Reflect the Mood Outside
Upcycled Bottle Lamps
NutCreatives Turns Old Materials into Functional Illuminators
Lavish Medieval Libations (UPDATE)
Brewery Ommegang Let Fans Choose the Next GOT-Inspired Brew
Submarine-Friendly E-Readers
The Navy E-Reader is Designed to Provide a Secure Reading Experience
Prim Pink Illuminators
CB2's Rosie Table Lamp Design is a Throwback to the 60's
Stacked Modernist Illuminators
The Rings Lamp from Frandsen Features a Color-Blocked Motif
Elephant Parade Lights
This Adorable String Lighting is Reminiscent of a Dumbo Musical Number