# Display Case Lights The 'Favourite Things' Pendant Lamp by Chen Karlsson By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favourite-things-by-chen-karlsson References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2010/07/chen-karlsson-designs-pendant-lamp-that.html) & [chenkarlsson](http://www.chenkarlsson.com/) 'Favourite Things' by Chen Karlsson is a unique concept that combines the need to display items with the [need for illumination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drape-light). This [customizable lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-delta-lamp) is made from polypropylene and contains a clear base, which can be inserted with objects of one's choosing to be displayed. Chen Karlsson is a joint Asian-Scandinavian design studio that produces homeware products influenced by both cultures. Favourite Things can be considered more Scandinavian in influence. **Implications** - The title could instantly grab anyone's attention as 'Favourite Things' sounds like something anyone would be interested in. The lamp itself is the perfect medley of [simplistic style and contemporary flair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-lighting-design) -- its safe to say it's going to be a favorite of many. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 8% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dual-purpose Lighting:** Combining the need for illumination with other functions to provide a unique user experience, like displaying personal items in a lamp. - **Customizable Home Decor:** Allowing consumers to personalize their home decor by inserting objects of their choosing into a lamp or other household item. - **Cultural Fusion Design:** Incorporating elements from different cultures to create unique and eclectic home decor products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Lighting:** Innovating the lighting industry by merging different functions and designs to provide a unique user experience. - **Home Decor:** Providing consumers with customizable and eclectic home decor options that incorporate different cultural influences. - **Furniture:** Expanding the possibilities of furniture by incorporating lighting and customizable features to create novel and personalized products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design.md) - [Storage-Friendly Task Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storage-lamp.md) - [Illusory Multidimensional Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-light.md) - [Enchanting Hanging Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hf-series.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-traveler.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Unconventional Modular Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-kaleido-series.md) - [Creation-Centric Light Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/head-hi-show.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md)