# Slim Crystal Lamps These Crystal Pendant Lamps are Made of Solid Quartz By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-pendant-lamps References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/vessel-lighting-3m-todd-bracher/) & [solutions.3m](http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/DesignLighting/Home/Products/Vessel-Gallery/) The VESSEL collection of [crystal pendant lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightmass) were designed as part of a collaboration between Todd Bracher and 3M Architectural Markets, featuring fixtures made from [solid quartz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-collection). The crystal was chosen for its clear properties and takes advantage of 3M optical technology to ensure that the lights emit a soft spotlight rather than glare. From a distance, it looks as though the lights are like test tubes, featuring a hollow in the middle. Instead, LED light shines through a solid crystal piece, imitating the look of clear glass. The collection of VESSEL fixtures includes [hanging pendants and sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-light) that are simple and come in a range of colors, so that they would be able to fit right into any interior environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solid Quartz Lighting:** The use of solid quartz in lighting fixtures opens up opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly lighting solutions. - **3M Optical Technology:** The use of 3M optical technology in lighting design creates opportunities for soft, non-glare lighting in various spaces. - **Minimalist Lighting Design:** The minimalist design of the VESSEL collection creates opportunities for sleek, modern lighting in various interior design styles. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** The VESSEL collection presents an opportunity for interior designers to incorporate sustainable light fixtures into their designs. - **Lighting Design:** The use of solid quartz and 3M optical technology in the VESSEL collection presents an opportunity for innovative lighting design solutions. - **Sustainability:** The use of solid quartz in lighting design presents an opportunity for sustainable and environmentally conscious manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifaceted Glass Crystal Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-light-fixtures.md) - [Crystal-Celebrating Light Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/port-light.md) - [Artfully Liquid-Like Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp.md) - [Hand-Cast Crystal Glowing Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nola-lamp.md) - [Glassmaking Tubular Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flare-light.md) - [Exquisite Textured Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendant-lamp1.md) - [Horizontal Glass Sphere Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comet-pendant.md) - [Mesmerizing Glass Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dew-pendant.md) - [Minimally Designed Ethereal Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightmass.md)