# Caged Lamp Designs This Unique Lamp Was Created by the French Designer Matali Crasset By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-12-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caged-lamp References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2016/12/05/caged-lamp-by-matali-crasset/) & [matalicrasset](http://www.matalicrasset.com/) The caged lamp created by Matali Crasset was created to be a dynamic piece of decor. The lamp was designed for [IKEA's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-collection) PS 2017 collection and comes in the form of a bright red torch-shaped lamp that is held together by a [cage-like casing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreshadow-table-lamp). The cage is white in color and surrounds the lamp, while also forming a grid around it. The caged lamp was designed to be used as both a floor lamp and a table one, and provides a quirky piece of decor for individuals who enjoy eccentric home designs. This caged lamp suits IKEA's [minimalist style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoop-table-lamp) while also providing a unique alternative to the many standard lamps that the brand tends to offer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cage Lighting:** There is potential for the development of more cage-style lighting fixtures that offer a unique and contemporary take on traditional lamps. - **Multifunctional Lamps:** Lamps that can be used both as floor lamps and table lamps could be a new design trend in the lighting industry. - **Eccentric Home Decor:** There is a potential market for individuals who enjoy quirky and unconventional home decor items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Interior designers could use the caged lamp as inspiration for creating unique and contemporary lighting designs. - **Furniture Retail:** Home decor retailers could benefit from offering eccentric and unique pieces such as the caged lamp to attract consumers searching for unconventional decor options. - **Home Decor E-commerce:** The potential market for eccentric home decor items indicates an opportunity for e-commerce retailers to cater to this niche segment of consumers with unique items like the caged lamp. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wall-Mounted Ambient Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-collection.md) - [Maze-Inspired 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Connected Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-led-floor-lamp.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Artistic Magnetic Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scacco-matto-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Metal Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape.md) - [Brutalist Bedside Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vestige-lamp.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Flatpack Lighting Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allen-key-lamp.md)