# Slithering Lamps The Cobra Lamp by Suite NY Celebrates its 40th Anniversary By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobra-lamp-suite-ny References: [kanyeuniversecity](http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/blog/?em3106=231848_-1__0_~0_-1_5_2008_0_0&em3161=&em3281=) & [suiteny](http://www.suiteny.com/products/product.php?nCategoriesID=24&nProductsID=799) Elio Martinelli originally designed the Cobra Lamp back in 1968, and to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Suite New York is featuring this item on their Web page. The arm of the Cobra Lamp swivels around and twists and turns to give it that snake-like feel. These stylish [table lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-table-light) aren't available for just anyone, though--Suite NY only released 300 of them worldwide. **Implications** - The Cobra Lamp's [sleek design and versatility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juba-tl1-table-lamp) make it a must for any contemporary design junkie. The ability to transform the [table light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-lamp) adds a unique feature that conventional lamps just can't offer. The shape and form of the neck manages to make the black Cobra Lamp the perfect addition to an office space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleek Design:** The Cobra Lamp's sleek design and versatility make it a must for any contemporary design junkie. - **Transformative Functionality:** The ability to transform the table light adds a unique feature that conventional lamps just can't offer. - **Office Decor:** The shape and form of the neck manages to make the black Cobra Lamp the perfect addition to an office space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The Cobra Lamp's sleek design and transformative functionality can be applied to the furniture industry to create innovative and stylish pieces. - **Lighting:** The Cobra Lamp's unique features and distinctive design present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the lighting industry. - **Interior Design:** The Cobra Lamp's sleek design and versatility make it an appealing choice for interior designers to enhance spaces with contemporary and functional lighting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cobra-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobra-table.md) - [Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-helix-lamp.md) - [Stylish Retro Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-colombo.md) - [Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-lamp.md) - [Silkworm-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-lighting.md) - [Unconventional Statement Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-x-flos.md) - [Bold Playful Lighting Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lebow-table-lamp.md) - [Simplistic Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellevue-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leda.md)