# Damaged Percussion Lighting The Cymbal Pendant Lamp by Leonardo Criolani is Musically Minimalist By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cymbal-pendant-lamp References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/08/29/Cracked-Cymbals-Turned-into-Classy-Lamps/) & [leonardocriolani](http://www.leonardocriolani.com/mc-cymbals.html) What the do-it-yourself culture has shown the world is that anything is possible if people keep an open mind, simply take a look at the Cymbal Pendant Lamp. Although not necessarily a DIY project, it revolves around a [repurposed percussion instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli). Instead of discarding the instruments because of their damaged surfaces, Italy-based industrial designer Leonardo Criolani, who brought people the lightning-like [Molocko Lamp](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molocko-lamp), created the Cymbal Pendant Lamp. It is only appropriate that the light shining through the crack of the light fixture looks like a lightning strike as well. Since the surface of such an object is pretty simple, the overall look of the Cymbal Pendant Lamp is one of [minimalist industrialism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-delta-lamp). The weathered brass material really gives it a nice vintage finish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Repurposed Lighting:** There is an opportunity for designers to repurpose damaged items into unique lighting fixtures. - **Minimalist Industrialism:** Designers can create minimalist fixtures using simple materials for a chic and updated industrial look. - **DIY Lighting Projects:** There is an opportunity for creatives to create their own unique lighting fixtures from unlikely objects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Lighting Design:** Lighting designers and manufacturers can explore new materials and repurposing methods to create sustainable and unique fixtures. - **Industrial Design:** Industrial designers can incorporate simple materials and repurposed items into their designs for a vintage, minimalist aesthetic. - **DIY and Craft:** DIY and craft industries can provide resources and tutorials for individuals looking to create their own lighting fixtures from unique materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instrument-Inspired Wall Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-collection-by-sara-schoenberger.md) - [Elegant Axis-Mounted Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendulum-lamp.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Leather Disc Modern Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pell-chandelier.md) - [Orchestral-Themed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-collection.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Suspended Halo Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamplox-minimalist-floor-lamp.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Palm Leaf-Resembling Light Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dniel-mto.md)