# Sleek Book-Shaped Lamps The Folio Lamp by Eunsu Lee Uses Stainless Steel Panels and Warm LED Light By Amy Duong | Published 2026-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folio-lamp-1 References: [kr.linkedin](https://kr.linkedin.com/in/eunsu1ee)  The Folio lamp by Eunsu Lee is a book-shaped lamp concept designed to stand upright on a bookshelf. The design uses two [stainless steel panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape) as covers, with a 3D-printed cap positioned between them to house the LED pin lamp. The LED points toward the cap without a socket, allowing the spine area to glow with warm amber light. The lamp can face forward to cast direct light for reading or task work, or rotate backward to create [softer ambient light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-light) against a wall. Folio is sized to sit between books on a shelf and can also be placed on a bedside table, coffee table, or kitchen shelf. Lee used stainless steel bending for the body and [3D printing for the cap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-lamp-1), avoiding molds for small-batch production. Image Credit: Eunsu Lee ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.8/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 72% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Book-shaped Functional Objects:** Physical products disguised as familiar home items create discreet multifunctional devices that blend into existing living spaces and rethink product aesthetics. - **Hybrid Material Manufacturing:** Combining metal forming with 3D-printed components supports low-volume, customizable production runs that bridge artisanal finishes and scalable digital fabrication. - **Modular Ambient-task Lighting:** Lighting designs that switch between directed task illumination and softer ambient glow enable adaptable lighting ecosystems tailored to both work and relaxation zones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor and Lighting:** Shelf-friendly luminaries and disguised fixtures open pathways for premium niche products that prioritize integration with existing décor over conventional lamp forms. - **Small-batch Consumer Electronics:** Manufacturers focused on limited runs and customization benefit from hybrid fabrication techniques that lower tooling costs while allowing rapid design iteration. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** Built-in or insertable lighting elements within shelving and furniture pieces present opportunities to rethink spatial illumination and multifunctional furniture typologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Grill Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-use-grill.md) - [Wearable Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-water.md) - [Modular Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modevo-modular-travel-pack.md) - [Ceramic Audio Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-echo.md) - [Playful Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oops-lamp.md) - [European Material Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-bank.md) - [Residential Luxury Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-luxury-resorts.md) - [Child-Safe Battery Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Child-safe-battery-technology.md) - [Illuminated Glass Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-vase.md)