# Key Tray Lamps The Butler Lamp from Studio 19 Doubles as a Useful Place for Desk Items By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/key-tray References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/the-butler-2/) & [studio19.co](http://studio19.co/products/the-butler) This elegant lamp from [Studio 19](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avro-pendant-lamp) doubles as a key tray and a source of illumination for a desk or a table. At the base of the delicately arched brass stem is a [hand-turned round of oak wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp), which serves as a super convenient place to keep miscellaneous items. It can serve as a key tray, a pen holder or a place for receipts and change, depending on its location in the home. In addition to being extremely handy, the Butler lamp boasts a geometrically pleasing form and a strategically exposed light bulb, contributing to a stylish [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delite-20). The lamp clips onto the edge of any surface, such as a shelf, desk or end table, making it highly functional and adaptable. Minimalism and functionality are in favor in furniture and home design, and this Butler lamp succeeds admirably in both realms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-functional Lamps:** Lamps which double as key trays and pen holders present an opportunity for innovating multi-functional furniture. - **Minimalist Lighting Design:** Stylish and geometrically pleasing minimalist lighting designs are gaining popularity in the home design industry. - **Adaptable Lighting:** Lighting that can clip onto the edge of any surface presents an opportunity for innovating adaptable lighting solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Multi-functional furniture such as the Butler Lamp presents an opportunity for the furniture industry to explore new design directions. - **Home Lighting:** Adaptable and minimalist lighting designs are in favor in the home lighting industry, presenting an opportunity for innovation in this realm. - **Desk Accessories:** Multi-functional desk accessories such as the Butler Lamp's key tray and pen holder present an opportunity for innovation in the desk accessory industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Saving Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-desk-lamp.md) - [Storage-Friendly Task Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storage-lamp.md) - [Desk Organizer Lamp Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engrid-desk-lamp.md) - [Weighted Multi-Position Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-desk-lamp-design.md) - [Minimalist Workstation Task Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-lamp-concept.md) - [Magnetic Document-Holding Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holder-desk-lamp.md) - [Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-table-lamp.md) - [Demure Designer Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-desk-lamp.md) - [Portable Pen-Holding Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-lamp-concept.md)