# Contemporary Cask Lighting The Barrel Lamp by Nieuwe Heren is Inspired by WWII Searchlights By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-lamp References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/the-barrel-lamp-by-nieuwe-heren-for-new-duivendrecht/) & [nieuweheren](http://www.nieuweheren.com/products/floodlight/) The [Barrel Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-barrel-x-converse-furniture-collection) boasts a clean and contemporary aesthetic that may have people thinking about [wooden casks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-collection-1), especially when taking its name into account. Of course, it would be too easy if the Barrel Lamp was inspired by the item it was named after. Instead, it was modeled after World War II searchlights. That becomes immediately apparent by the shape of the Barrel Lamp. Designed by Nieuwe Heren, a studio based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, the Barrel Lamp was created for the recently launched Dutch design label called New Duivendrecht. While the design of the light fixture is more relatable and warm, there is still a strength and sturdiness about it that will provide people with a different type of comfort. It is made out of [wood, steel and concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoop-table-lamp). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contemporary Lighting:** Opportunity for innovative designs that blend sleek aesthetics with modern functionality. - **War-inspired Design:** Potential for creating unique products that pay homage to historical events while maintaining a contemporary appeal. - **Mixed Material Fixtures:** Chance to explore the combination of wood, steel, and concrete in lighting designs for a unique and durable product. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for professionals to offer clients cutting-edge lighting solutions that merge style and practicality. - **Home Decor:** Chance for businesses to provide customers with distinctive lighting options that reflect their personal style and interests. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Potential for companies to create and market lighting fixtures that seamlessly integrate with contemporary furniture designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Seaside-Inspired Lamp Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemo-lighting.md) - [Industrial Contemporary Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-light.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp.md) - [Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-mini.md) - [Artfully Liquid-Like Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp.md) - [Bonfire-Inspired Indoor Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iri-lamp.md) - [Brutalist Bedside Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vestige-lamp.md)