# Repurposed Trees Decor These 'et al.' fLume Lamps are One-of-a-Kind Wooden Creations By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flume-lamps References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/flume_by_et_al_collaborative_18800.asp) & [etal-collaborative](http://etal-collaborative.com/projects/flume-lamps/) The fLume lamps by 'et al.' give discarded Christmas trees new life as decorative lighting fixtures. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, playing on the themes of revival and nature. These fLume lamps have been carefully stripped of all the branches and needles that once covered its trunk, leaving organic and rustic logs to explore. Depending on its shape, these fLume lamps can also be hung, placed on tabletops or stand alone. Lit up by exposed filament bulbs, these fLume lamps have a minimalist design that will add a sense of the great outdoors to your humble abode, while providing an ambient glow like the morning sun shining through the branches of a dense forest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 68% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Repurposed Christmas Trees:** Using discarded Christmas trees to create unique and one-of-a-kind wooden creations. - **Revival and Nature Decor:** Incorporating organic and rustic elements into decorative lighting fixtures to bring a sense of nature into living spaces. - **Minimalist Ambient Lighting:** Designing lighting fixtures with exposed filament bulbs for a minimalist aesthetic and an ambient glow. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Creating repurposed and nature-inspired decor items for homes and living spaces. - **Sustainable Design:** Exploring opportunities to repurpose discarded materials, such as Christmas trees, for sustainable and eco-friendly products. - **Lighting Design:** Innovating in the field of lighting design by incorporating organic and rustic elements for unique and visually appealing fixtures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Focused Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-soul.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp.md) - [Raw Minimalist Pine Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoop-table-lamp.md) - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md) - [Handmade Lamp Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-earth.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Recycled Wood Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative.md) - [Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli.md) - [Serene Wooden Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepy-wood.md)