Fiona Thomson Lights and Speakers bring 19th Century ornamental objects to life with modern innovations.
Thomson turned one of the most iconic busts in history, the Beethoven Bust, into an MP3 speaker dock and station which she calls, Ode to Beethoven. When this product becomes available, you can “have your cake and eat it too”, by having classic decor intertwined with modern technology.
Candelabra’s always trigger, within me anyway, memories of creepy movie classics where they are sitting atop of a piano while haunting music is being played. I’d love to have one for the “haunting effect.” Thomson created a portable Cordless Candelabra, a 19th Century decorative staple that again serves as both classic decor and can be put to use—when it becomes available.
Finally, reminiscent of the days when rich people displayed animal statues outside of their homes, Thomson uses a lampshade in place of a dog’s head. When you touch the lampshade, it nods—like a dog enjoying a nice pat. Unlike her other two creations, “Sit”, is available for purchase.
Fiona Thomson has a lot more work displayed on her website, so be sure to check it out.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Functional Classic Decor
- Incorporating modern technology into classic decor to create functional pieces.
- Ornamental Object Reimagining
- Transforming iconic ornamental objects into innovative products.
- Decorative Staples as Functional Pieces
- Using decorative staples from the past as functional pieces in the present.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Home Decor
- Innovative opportunities exist in the home decor industry to create products that combine classic design with modern technology.
- Audio and Speaker
- The audio and speaker industry can explore creating innovative products that use ornamental objects as speaker docks and stations.
- Lamp and Lighting
- The lamp and lighting industry can take inspiration from combining classic decoration with functional pieces such as the portable Cordless Candelabra and the dog head lampshade.
