# Felted Illuminations The Molded Felt Lamp By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-d-lighting-felted-lamp-offers-a-warm-glow References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/2008/11/molded_felt_lamp_by_the_wildin.html) It's the Felt-Up Lamp. It's the 34 DD Long lamp. It's the Nipple Drainer Lamp. All much better names than just the simple "[Molded Felt Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection)". Felting is when one gets fabric soaking wet and then let it dry over a mold. Voila! A lamp that, if hung in pairs, would make the perfect sconces for any young man's bedroom. **Implications** - Provocative home decor like this incorporates [unusual materials in its design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corium-standing-floor-lamp) and the result is a product that is anything but ordinary. Consumers looking for a decorative statement that defines their home as stylish and unique would definitely be drawn to a [creative and unusual fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drape-light) like this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unconventional Home Decor:** Products that incorporate unusual materials and design are becoming increasingly popular as consumers seek unique and stylish options. - **Provocative Lighting:** Lighting fixtures that are attention-grabbing and statement-making are in demand as consumers look for ways to personalize their living spaces. - **Felting Techniques in Design:** The use of felting techniques in product design is a rising trend, particularly in the home decor space, offering a unique texture and look to products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate unconventional materials and techniques in product design to stand out in a crowded marketplace. - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can benefit from offering bold and provocative fixtures that cater to consumers' desire for unique and personalized decor. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can explore the use of felting techniques in product design to create unique and visually interesting products for the home decor industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft Comfort Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp.md) - [Translucent Bulbous Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow-light.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmaid-table-lamp.md) - [Wool Translucent Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow.md) - [Malleable Connected Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pofu-lamp.md) - [Metal Thread Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-lamp.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Hand-Cast Crystal Glowing Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nola-lamp.md)