# Nautical Lighting Fixtures PostlerFerguson's 'Buoy Lamps' are Perfect for Salty Sea Dogs By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buoy-lamps References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/11/02/buoy-lamps-by-postlerferguson-2/) & [postlerferguson](http://www.postlerferguson.com/) If you're a mariner who has suddenly found himself landlocked and longing for the sea, then you need to check out PostlerFerguson's new 'Buoy Lamps.' These lamps are designed just like actual buoys and come in a variety of [shapes and sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito). I'm not one for the ocean, but I can still appreciate the cool and unique look of these Buoy Lamps. The Buoy Lamps sway back and forth like real buoys and are made out of [wooden ribs tied together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobine). If you're looking to add a [touch of the sea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-light) to your landlocked abode, then these Buoy Lamps from PostlerFerguson are for you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nautical-inspired Lighting:** Designing lighting fixtures inspired by nautical elements provides a unique and trendy aesthetic for interior decor. - **Repurposing Maritime Objects:** Transforming maritime objects, like buoys, into functional and stylish lamps creates a niche market for maritime-inspired products. - **Swinging Motion Design:** Incorporating the swinging motion of buoys into lighting fixtures adds an interactive and playful element to interior design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate nautical-inspired lighting fixtures to create a trendy and coastal atmosphere in residential and commercial spaces. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can capitalize on the demand for unique maritime-inspired products by offering nautical-themed lighting fixtures. - **Marine Accessories:** Marine accessory manufacturers can explore opportunities to expand their product line by repurposing maritime objects into functional lighting fixtures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gubi-seine-portable-lamp.md) - [Seaside-Inspired Lamp Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemo-lighting.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-traveler.md) - [3D-Printed Aquatic Life Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-wavy-lamp.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Chic Saucer-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-in-tight-light-fixture.md) - [Bulbous Whimsical Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic.md) - [Floating LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poof-light.md) - [Rippling Aquatic Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-lights.md)