# Levitating Lamp Shades The Floating Light Series by Crealev is Not an Optical Illusion By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-light References: [thefancy](http://www.thefancy.com/things/235836471/Floating-Lamp-by-Crealev) & [floating-lamps](http://www.floating-lamps.com/collection-light-light/eclipse-floating-lamp/) The floating light collection by Crealev is perfect for those who want to fill their home with [surreal decor that looks futuristic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-transformation-lamp) in design. Made using strong repelling magnets, the top half of the lampshade is actually levitating an inch or so above the rest of the lamp, completely defying gravity. This is no [optical illusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serena-antigravity-humidifier); you won't feel any clear plastic or thin wires holding the two halves of the lamp shades together; they are literally split in the middle. Impress guests, create an inspiring entertainment center and surround yourself with [visually interesting pieces of home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draga-aurel1) with these otherworldly lights. Definitely a way to start conversation, the floating light collection created by the scientists and designers at Crealev is incredibly cool and unusual. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Magnetic Levitation:** Incorporating magnetic levitation technology in home decor and lighting design. - **Surreal Home Decor:** Creating home decor designs that defy traditional gravity-oriented design. - **Futuristic Lighting:** Designing lighting fixtures with a futuristic, unconventional approach. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Innovation opportunities in creating unique and futuristic designs for home decor that incorporate levitation technology. - **Lighting Design:** Opportunities for lighting designers to incorporate innovative and unconventional designs using magnetic levitation technology. - **Entertainment Design:** Incorporating levitating lighting fixtures in entertainment design for an otherworldly effect. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Illusion Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lp-lamp.md) - [Delicate Illusory Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-light.md) - [Levitating Dynamic Ring Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitos.md) - [3D-Printed Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbyt.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Chic Saucer-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-in-tight-light-fixture.md) - [Galactic-Themed Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-desk-pen.md) - [Optical Illusion Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winben-levitating-air-purifier.md) - [Dreamlike Bubble-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshape-lamp.md)