# Curling Swirling Lamps Marcus Tremonto Turns Squiggles into Art With the Getty Lamp By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getty-lamp References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/getty-lamp/) & [gnr8.biz](http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=926) The [Getty Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-house-studio) is designed to be hung on the wall; it features a single band of material swirled around itself into a coil. The Getty Lamp doesn’t appear to be particularly practical, but it is certainly artistic. The Getty Lamp was designed by Marcus Tremonto, who has used swirls and squiggles in previous [light and lamp designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp). For more of his work, check out the gallery above and the links below. **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are seeking out products that will provide a chic element to their home. Items that feature a contemporary look appeal to shoppers who want to stay on the cutting edge of trends. Companies could focus on creating more fashionable items for home decor in order to increase their appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 41% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chic Home Decor:** Opportunity for companies to create more fashionable items for home decor to appeal to trend-conscious consumers. - **Contemporary Design:** Opportunity to develop products with a modern and cutting-edge look to cater to the preferences of trend-seeking shoppers. - **Artistic Lighting:** Opportunity to explore innovative designs that combine art and functionality in lighting fixtures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to embrace chic and contemporary designs to attract trend-conscious consumers. - **Lighting:** Opportunity for lighting industry to create artistic and visually appealing fixtures that serve as statement pieces in home decor. - **Design:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with innovative concepts that blur the line between art and functional products, such as artistic lighting designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Interactive Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangent-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbyt.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-helix-lamp.md) - [Poetic Rippling Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yurameki.md) - [Theatrical Curtain-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sipario.md) - [Music-Inspired Glass Blown Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miles-pendant.md)