# Landfill Lighting Cory Barkman Creates Lamps Out of Scrap Metal and Odds-and-Ends By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cory-barkman References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/08/24/cory-barkmans-found-object-lamps/) & [corybarkman](http://www.corybarkman.com/) Cory Barkman is an artist who creates lamps out of objects he finds in junkyards and scrap yards. His lamps are all one-of-a-kind, combining random odds and ends to create quirky and cool lighting. Some of you might call Cory Barkman’s lamps steampunk, but I prefer the term upcycled. These lamps may be made out of scrap metal, but that doesn’t mean that they sell for spare change. Cory Barkman’s lamps sell for anywhere between $1,000 and $25,000. Better start saving now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Lighting:** Creating unique and quirky lighting fixtures by repurposing scrap metal and odds-and-ends from junkyards and scrap yards. - **Steampunk Design:** Incorporating elements of industrial machinery and Victorian aesthetics into lamp design to create a retro-futuristic style. - **High-end Craftmanship:** Producing one-of-a-kind lamps with meticulous attention to detail and premium materials, commanding price tags ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Artisanal Lighting:** Opportunity for artisans and designers to create eco-friendly lighting solutions that give new life to discarded materials. - **Home Decor:** Appealing to consumers who desire unique and unconventional lighting options as part of their interior design. - **Luxury Design:** Catering to high-end clientele who appreciate the artistry, exclusivity, and craftsmanship of bespoke lighting fixtures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli.md) - [Handmade Lamp Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-earth.md) - [Converted Scooter Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism.md) - [Human-Made Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-not-a-robot-lamp-collection.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp.md) - [Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-relics.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md)