# Modernized Retro Lamps The Hanging Light Fixture Has Been Updated for Contemporary Tastes By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-light-fixture References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1672538/ingo-maurer-updates-a-1960s-classic-for-the-led-age) & [ingo-maurer](http://www.ingo-maurer.com/newyork_en.html) The original Hanging Light Fixture was designed back in the 1960s by Peter Hamburger. They were made using lumiline bulbs that were comparable to glow sticks in aesthetic. Since such bulbs are now out the door, German lighting designer Ingo Maurer, who collaborated on the the original, decided to bring the Hanging Light Fixture out of hibernation by modernizing it for contemporary sensibilities. In place of the lumiline bulbs, the updated the Hanging Light Fixture to now boast [longer lasting LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delite-20). Visually striking, the design is in line with [today's obsession with all things geometric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drape-light). The lines of light, which are held together with string, create an abstract form that suspends over floors and tables beautifully. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Geometric Lighting:** Light fixtures that feature geometric shapes are becoming more popular, providing an opportunity for designers to create unique and visually striking products. - **LED Lamp Revival:** Designers are revisiting classic lamp designs and updating them with energy-efficient LED bulbs, offering a sustainable alternative to outdated lighting sources. - **String Lighting:** String lighting is being incorporated into modern lamp designs, creating abstract and visually stunning forms that can suspend over floors and tables. ### Who This Affects Most - **Lighting Design:** The lighting design industry can capitalize on the trend of updating classic lamp designs with more sustainable and modern technologies, such as LED bulbs and geometric shapes. - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry professionals can utilize the growing interest in geometric and string lighting to offer unique and visually striking lighting options to consumers. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Manufacturers who prioritize eco-friendly and sustainable production techniques can benefit from the trend of updating classic lamp designs with LED bulbs, which offer a more energy-efficient lighting option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enchanting Hanging Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hf-series.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Chic Cyberpunk Sunset Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-sunset-lamp.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Lighting Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-abbey-fine-lighting.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-lamp.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Matte White Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2097-chandelier.md) - [Outlet-Equipped Workstation Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avro-pendant-lamp.md) - [Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-mini.md)