# Montage Film Slide Lampshades These Creative Lampshades Are Film Slide-Inspired By M | Published 2013-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-lampshades References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/122747414/kodachrome-slide-lamp-shade) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/lisa55?ref=ls_profile) If you're a big-time film buff, check out these creative lampshades lamps made completely out of retro film slides. These 'Kodachrome' delicate lampshades are a beautiful collage of 36 retro slides from the 50s to the 90s individually put together by hand. Showcasing images taken by an unknown photographer, the slides are an eclectic mix of landscapes, cards, the ocean, people, parties and wildlife images. When these creative lampshades are placed over a light source, the slides vibrantly light up and cast [colorful shadows on the wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp). If you look closely, you can see the beautiful details of each image. Each 'Kodachrome' lampshade features a [custom-chosen mix of slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-earth), so no lampshade two are alike. A great vintage find, these creative lampshades are impressively put together and would colorfully light up any room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Home Decor:** Opportunity for companies to create unique and creative lampshades using outdated materials like film slides. - **Handmade Artisanal Products:** Artisans can create custom handmade lampshades crafted from retro film slides. - **Sustainable Lighting Solutions:** Creating eco-friendly and sustainable solutions with the use of outdated materials like retro film slides in creating lampshades. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for Home Decor companies to create unique and creative lampshades using outdated materials like film slides. - **Artisanal Products:** Artisan companies can create custom handmade lampshades crafted from retro film slides. - **Sustainable Technologies:** Integrating outdated or recycled materials and transforming them into eco-friendly lighting solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinema Screen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-screen-lamp.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-lasercut-wooden-lampshade.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Discarded Theater Screen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discarded-theater-screen.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-lantern.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camera-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgian-floor-lamp-clock.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md)