# Contrasting Circular Lamps The 'Copycat' Desk Lamp is Made Up of Two Connected Spherical Orbs By David Ingram | Published 2015-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-lamp References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/10/29/michael-anastassiades-sphere-copycat-lamp-flos/) & [michaelanastassiades](http://michaelanastassiades.com/collection/new) London-based designer Michael Anastassiades created this circular lamp design that balances itself with two contrasting elements. Designed for Italian brand Flos, the 'Copycat' lamp consists of a large white sphere, connected to a smaller sphere made of shiny material. The two circular objects barely connect to one another, and by doing so create a contrasting effect that balances the lamp on a table effectively. The smaller orb on this circular lamp comes in a number of different coatings including 24-karat gold yellow, polished aluminium silver, shiny copper red or dark black powder. The glass globe is hand-blown and holds an adjustable LED light that is controlled by a dimmer on the power cord. The light from the larger globe is also reflected ontp the smaller orb and makes for an interesting lighting effect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Circular Lamp Design:** Circular lamp design that balances visual contrasts offers opportunity for innovation in lighting technology and design. - **Hand-blown Glass Lighting:** Hand-blown glass lighting that incorporates contrasting materials presents opportunity for innovation in glass blowing techniques and lighting design. - **Adjustable LED Lighting:** Incorporating adjustable LED lighting with contrasting design elements offers opportunity for innovation in functional and aesthetic lighting solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Lighting Design:** Innovative circular lamp design with contrasting elements offers potential for manufacturers and designers in the lighting industry. - **Glass Blowing:** Incorporating hand-blown glass lighting with contrasting materials creates opportunities for innovation in the glass blowing industry. - **Interior Design:** Circular lamp design with contrasting visual elements presents opportunities for innovation in the interior design industry as a centerpiece or statement piece in room design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Childhood-Inspired Magnetic Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbe.md) - [Calming Orb Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-lamp1.md) - [Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-lamp.md) - [Reversible Glass Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jal.md) - [Interactive Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbyt.md) - [Elegant Axis-Mounted Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendulum-lamp.md) - [Illusory Mirror Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirror-table-lamp.md) - [Compact Elaborate LED Smart-Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-lamp.md)