# Naturalistic Vietnamese Bamboo Lighting The IKEA VARPTROSS Lighting Collection is Handcrafted By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varptross-lighting-collection References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/varptross-lighting-collection-ikea/397667/) & [ikea](https://www.ikea.com/global/en/newsroom/retail/ikea-launches-the-varptross-collection-260622/)  The [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-collection) VARPTROSS lighting collection has been launched as a series of decor items for the home that are designed to strike a balance between being modern and natural. The product range is crafted by hand using Vietnamese bamboo to impart a natural warmth that's also sustainable and durable to maximize its benefits in the modern home. The lights were designed by Andreas Fredriksson and Akanksha Deo, and pair the brand's Scandinavian aesthetic with [bamboo and rattan materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi) that are common to Asian markets. The final result is a series of warm, modern and globally inspired solutions for the home. The IKEA VARPTROSS lighting collection includes a floor lamp, table lamp, wall sconce and hanging light to work well in virtually any room of the home. Image Credit: IKEA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 84% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Natural Material Lighting:** Bamboo and rattan fixtures bring sustainable tactility into modern interiors, creating openings for decor brands to merge eco-conscious materials with contemporary design language. - **Global Craft Fusion:** Scandinavian minimalism paired with Vietnamese handcraft signals demand for culturally blended home goods that feel both accessible and artisanal. - **Warm Minimalist Decor:** Soft lighting, organic textures and simple silhouettes reflect a shift toward calming interiors where functional products double as emotional design elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Handcrafted natural-material collections expand the category beyond mass-produced accessories, highlighting premium opportunities in affordable artisanal furnishings. - **Sustainable Design:** Durable bamboo lighting demonstrates how renewable resources can be positioned as stylish mainstream alternatives rather than niche eco-products. - **Furniture Retail:** Large retailers incorporating regional craft traditions into scalable product lines reveal new potential for globally sourced, design-forward household collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avhll.md) - [Smart Ambient Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-smart-lights.md) - [Adjustable Uplighter Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps-2026-lamp.md) - [Linear Wood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekihan.md) - [Ambient Exterior Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-solvinden-floor-lamp.md) - [Modular Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aplat.md) - [Traditional Paper Lighting Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiwan-lantern.md) - [Glowing Bamboo Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paardarshi.md) - [Accessible Accent Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoration-light.md)