# Marvelous Marbled Lighting The De La Espada Quarry Lamps are Heavy-Duty Illuminators By Regan Canie | Published 2011-10-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-la-espada-quarry References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/10/04/quarry-lamps-by-benjamin-hubert-for-de-la-espada/qu_041011_12/) & [delaespada](http://www.delaespada.com/index.php/us/content/select/3c73c2c52f7769d1574f021c83440944) You won't ever want to shut out the lights if the darkness will cause the De La Espada Quarry lamps to be unable to show off in all their lit-up glory. The line of lights created by designer Benjamin Hubert for groundbreaking contemporary furnishings firm De La Espada are crafted from a [thin marble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mios) that is hand-turned and texturized to produce [powerful pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightmass). Hubert was strategic in using the heavy material usually reserved for countertops because the thin-wall of the lamp allow for the veins and natural detailing of the marble to glow with the flip of a switch. There is something very [sleek and smooth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape) about the De La Espada Quarry lamps that will make you want to cover your home with these bulky yet beautiful bulb covers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Marble Lighting:** There is a trend towards using marble in lighting design to create unique and visually striking pieces. - **Textured Lighting:** Designers are exploring texturized materials in lighting fixtures to enhance the visual impact and create a unique ambiance. - **Sleek Bulb Covers:** There is a growing demand for bulb covers that are both bulky and beautiful, adding a touch of elegance to any space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting Design:** The lighting design industry can explore the use of marble and texturized materials to create innovative and captivating lighting fixtures. - **Furnishings:** The furnishings industry can incorporate sleek and beautiful bulb covers to enhance the overall aesthetic of their products. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of using unique and visually striking lighting pieces made from marble to offer customers a sophisticated and modern touch for their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Inspired Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-collection.md) - [Modern Marble Waste Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-lamp.md) - [Street Light-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-lamp-marble.md) - [Illuminating Stone-Made Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nau-design.md) - [Volcanic Stone Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foscarini-lava-lamps.md) - [Adaptive Marble Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emit.md) - [Luxurious Futuristic Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-table-lamp.md) - [Volcanic Rock Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-parallel-black-collection.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md)