# Oversized Task Lights The Bender Lamp by Northern Lighting is Inspired by Pipes By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bender-lamp References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/004719.html) & [northernlighting.no](http://www.northernlighting.no/) The Bender Lamp is not named after the 'Futurama' character, but instead because of its bendy appearance and the fact that it is inspired by [household pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape). Designed by [Northern Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxor-light), the Bender Lamp looks like an oversized task or [desk lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leda). Providing ample spotlight wherever you place it, this fixture embodies both traditional and contemporary elements. See more shots of the modern lamp above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 5% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Industrial-inspired Lighting:** Opportunities for innovative design in lighting fixtures could be found in experimenting with industrial designs. - **Oversized Desk Lamp:** Companies could explore more oversized desk lamps to provide a unique alternative look for their consumer base. - **Task Lighting:** There is an opportunity for companies to focus on task lighting by designing lighting fixtures that cater to people who need better lighting while working, studying, or reading. ### Where This Applies - **Home Lighting:** The home lighting industry could take advantage of creating unique oversized desk lamps that the modern homeowner would love to have in their homes. - **Office Space:** Designers could focus on oversized desk lamps that could provide better task lighting in offices. - **Retail:** Retail could benefit from unique oversized desk lamps as a way to add more industrial-inspired designs to their spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-lamp.md) - [Minimal Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeout-lamp.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Curvaceous Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-lamp.md) - [Bold Playful Lighting Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lebow-table-lamp.md) - [Space-Efficient Versatile Lamp Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dedicate-lamp.md) - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-lamp.md) - [Flexible Workstation Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archflex-desk-lamp.md) - [Multifunctional Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boring-lamp.md)