# Sculpturally Abstract Lamps Dish of Light by Kyouei Diffuses Light in Artistic Ways By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-of-light References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/kyoueis-light-and-sound-machines) & [kyouei-ltd.co.jp](http://www.kyouei-ltd.co.jp/) The Dish of Light series is an artistic take on the common lamp. In place of the typical vertical [table designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-table-light), these light fixtures lay in a more horizontal position for both function and style. [Sculpturally abstract](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design), the lamps could easily be mistaken for [works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection), which in a way they are, rather than practical pieces of furniture. Designed by Japanese design firm Kyouei, the Dish of Light series is comprised of four lamps. While each one is made out of iron with different plating and boast similar shapes, they all come together differently. For instance, the Dish of Light B uses a hanging bulb as a counterweight while balances the glow from two bulbs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sculpturally Abstract Lamps:** The trend of sculpturally abstract lamps offers an opportunity for designers to create visually striking and innovative lighting solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Design:** The lighting design industry can capitalize on the trend of sculpturally abstract lamps by creating unique and artistic lighting fixtures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese-Inspired Sculptureal Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-things.md) - [Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Geometry Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape-lamp.md) - [Lantern-Like Light Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-kyeol-series.md) - [3D-Printed Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbyt.md) - [Sculptural Metal Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape.md) - [Suspended Halo Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamplox-minimalist-floor-lamp.md) - [Three-in-One Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-lamp.md) - [Illusory Multidimensional Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-light.md)