# Drinking Glass Lampshades The Dono Lamps are Cutely Sophisticated and Elegant By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dono-lamps References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/006147.html) & [fabbian](http://www.fabbian.com/en/d65-dono) The lampshades of the Dono Lamps look like upended [crystal drinking glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nola-lamp), complemented by stands that look like tweaked dish racks specifically made to fit drinking glasses. Simple, stylish and uber luxurious, the Dono Lamps have a quirky quality that will bring character to any living space. Designed by Alessandra Baldereschi for furniture company Fabbian, the Dono Lamps are available in either [table lamp or pendant versions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jal). The Italian designer created a great balance between cute and creative and sleek and sophisticated. The friendly tilt of each light speaks to the former while the [glass and metal materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreshadow-table-lamp) speak to the latter. The Dono Lamps make great use of halogen light bulbs, which emit a soft white light that accentuates their rich transparent design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Crystal Drinking Glasses:** Opportunity for innovative designs that incorporate crystal drinking glasses in unique and unexpected ways. - **Quirky Lighting:** Disruptive potential for lamps that have a playful and unconventional design aesthetic. - **Balancing Cute and Sophistication:** Innovation opportunity to create products that strike a balance between cuteness and sleek sophistication. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** Furniture companies could explore incorporating unconventional materials like crystal drinking glasses in their designs. - **Lighting:** Lighting manufacturers can create unique and whimsical designs that incorporate quirky elements like upended drinking glasses. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize the Dono Lamps as an inspiration to bring a touch of character and uniqueness to living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Table Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toto-lamp.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Curvaceous Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-lamp.md) - [Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madco.md) - [Gelato-Inspired Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-lamp.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Blown Glass-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luisa-collection.md) - [Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpener-lampshades.md) - [Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodo-table-lamp.md) - [Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-mini.md)