# Edison-Era Lamps These Chemistry Lamps Channel the Aesthetic of Yesteryear By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2014-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chemistry-lamps References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2014/12/mad-scientist-chemistry-lamps-beneath-glass-cloches.php) & [restorationhardware](http://www.restorationhardware.com/search/results.jsp?query=CHEMISTRY%20CLOCHE) [Edison](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones-edison-light-stick) bulbs are all the rage these days with design aficionados who are looking for a certain old world charm, but if you want to up the ante a bit more, then these Chemistry Lamps from Restoration Hardware are going to right up your alley. Intricately designed with handblown glass and those distinct Edison bulbs, the Chemistry Lamps are ornate and scientific in nature, and will suit the aesthetic of a modern office or living space quite well. Coming in a variety of different shapes and sizes while looking like a science experiment confined within a glass dome, the Chemistry Lamps carry an old world charm with [minimal lighting effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-table-light) to ensure that the relaxed state of the room they are placed in remains as such. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Edison Bulb Lighting:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop energy-efficient LED versions of Edison bulbs to combine the nostalgic aesthetic with modern sustainability. - **Handblown Glass Lighting:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate smart technology into handblown glass lighting fixtures to create customizable and interactive lighting experiences. - **Vintage Industrial Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine vintage industrial design elements with renewable materials to create eco-friendly furniture and decor items. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop a subscription-based service that curates and delivers unique home decor items, including vintage-inspired Edison bulb lamps. - **Lighting Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create a platform for designers and artists to collaborate and produce limited-edition handblown glass lighting fixtures. - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Partner with manufacturers and retailers to develop a certification system for eco-friendly vintage industrial design products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro App-Controlled Lava Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-lava-lamp.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Modernized Antique-Style Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odina-table-lamp.md) - [Sleek Structural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-lab-light.md) - [Modernized Retro Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-lava-lamp-collection.md) - [Molten Glass Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foscarini-1.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Flashlight Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones-edison-light-stick.md) - [Minimalist Tech Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delite-20.md)