# Cordless Kinetic Lighting Post Fossil's First Light Works Like a Grandfather Clock By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-light References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/06/lamp-powered-by-moving-parts.html) & [postfossil.ch](http://www.postfossil.ch/en/editions/4/) [First Light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westmount-shopping-centre) is a [cordless table lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonjour-unplugged) that doesn't require batteries, electricity or solar power to function. Instead its own moving parts generates enough energy for it to be used. It harnesses power from its weight-driven mechanisms, which happen to be very similar to the ones found in grandfather clocks. The First Light lamps relies on gravity to turn its cogs and gears in order to work. Created by [Post Fossil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-permanent-collection), a design studio based in Zurich, Switzerland, the First Light table lamp is a limited edition product. It has a metal base and clear glass shade that allows the First Light's mechanics to be viewed. A beautiful, sophisticated creation, it has a subtle steampunk aesthetic that will appeal to many. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Kinetic Energy Lighting:** The use of kinetic energy to power lights presents opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly lighting solutions. - **Mechanical-inspired Design:** Adopting mechanical-powered designs can offer a unique and visually appealing approach to product design. - **Limited Edition Products:** Creating limited edition products can generate interest and exclusivity among consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can explore the use of kinetic energy as a sustainable power source for lighting products. - **Product Design:** Innovative product designs inspired by mechanical-powered mechanisms can disrupt the product design industry. - **Luxury Goods:** The production of limited edition luxury goods like the First Light table lamp can create a sense of exclusivity and high demand among consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Solar Portable Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Classic Cordless Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poldina-classic-lamp.md) - [Portable Wireless Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fsl-wireless.md) - [Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-lamp-concept.md) - [Kinetic Insect Sculpture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonfly-balance-light.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Minimal Wake-Aware Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-sleep-light.md) - [Flippable Solar Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-3.md)