# Repurposed Antique Lights Howard Dernberger's '1 Light Art Lamps' By Geebee Micro | Published 2009-04-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Lamps-Art-Antique-Vintage-Lighting References: [1lightartlamps](http://www.1lightartlamps.com/index.html) Artisan Howard Dernberger finds numerous vintage items and forges them into [works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) called ‘1 Light Art Lamps.’ The gallery on his website is terrific, but you have to realize they’re truly one-of-a-kind, and they’re only there, as Dernberger says, “to open your mind to new possibilities in lighting.” Not only can you see the latest work of Dernberger via a CD he’ll send you if you ask him, but he’ll also take a [favorite antique piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli) of yours and shape it into a lamp for you as well. The overall goal of Dernberger is to shape the lamp in a [unique way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-delta-lamp), while maintaining the integrity of the pieces used to create it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Repurposed Antique Lighting:** An opportunity exists for artisans to create unique lighting fixtures by repurposing antique and vintage items - **One-of-a-kind Lamps:** Offering customized pieces to customers creates the opportunity for makers to showcase their creativity and handiwork - **Sustainable Decor:** The repurposing of vintage items for decor and lighting can appeal to customers looking for sustainable and eco-friendly options ### Who This Affects Most - **Artisanship:** Skilled artists and makers have the opportunity to create unique lighting fixtures using antique and vintage items - **Interior Design:** With the growing interest in sustainable decor, interior designers can incorporate repurposed lighting fixtures to meet the demands of eco-conscious customers - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can provide a marketplace for these one-of-a-kind and custom-made lighting fixtures, creating a new category for niche decor items ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handmade Lamp Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-earth.md) - [Reclaimed Industrial Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wa-lamp.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp.md) - [Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-relics.md) - [Lighting-Restoring Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-lighting.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Human-Made Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-not-a-robot-lamp-collection.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md)