# Unexpected Work Lighting The Cau Table Lamp by Marti Guixe is Intriguingly Deceptive By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cau-table-lamp References: [cribcandy](http://cribcandy.com/home/picks/cau-table-lamp-by-marti-guixe-cau-for-danese-milano/72791/) & [dailyicon.net](http://www.dailyicon.net/2010/12/cau-table-lamp-by-marti-guixe-cau-for-danese-milano/) I couldn't help but wonder why the Cau Table Lamp had a [thick cord](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp) hanging off of it. At first I thought it was simply a quirky detail, but as I continued to click through the gallery, I realized that it was attached to the actual light source. Designed by Marti Guize, the Cau Table Lamp is actually a facade. Yes, it does provide light, but not in the way it pretends to. The "lamp" simply acts as an "avatar" of sorts, while light is actually emitted from the attached [worker's light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delite-20). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 23% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Deceptive Lighting:** The use of lighting designs that create an unexpected visual effect, misleading viewers and challenging traditional perceptions. - **Worker's Light:** Incorporating light sources that are seamlessly integrated with functional objects used by workers, providing both illumination and utility. - **Avatar Lamps:** Creating lighting fixtures that act as symbolic representations or avatars, while the actual light source is hidden or integrated into the design. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** There is an opportunity for interior designers to create unique lighting installations that challenge traditional lighting conventions and create interesting visual effects. - **Furniture:** Furniture designers can explore the integration of lighting elements into functional objects, such as tables or chairs, to provide both aesthetics and practicality. - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors can incorporate deceptive lighting techniques into their works, transforming the way viewers perceive and interact with the artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Powered Pendant Illuminations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avro-pendant.md) - [Outlet-Equipped Workstation Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avro-pendant-lamp.md) - [Minimalist Mysterious Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auge-light-mini.md) - [Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-table-lamp.md) - [Conical Multifunctional Lamp Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-light.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-lamp-concept.md) - [Multifunctional C-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clamp.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md)