# Holey Lumber Lights The Lamparini is Minimalist in Theory But Actually Rich in Natural Detail By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamparini References: [furnitureserved](http://www.furnitureserved.com/gallery/Lamparini-lamp/4159259) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Lamparini-lamp/4159259) The designer began with a [simple block of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works) to create the Lamparini, but the resultant [light fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeout-lamp) is much lovelier than one might guess. The Ayllu Collective cut a square from Peruvian pinewood, giving it an average thickness of about half of its height; it's been enhanced with a tapering profile so that it stands on a slightly broader base. A round incision was made into the core of the object, accommodating the installation of a lightbulb. The circular frame serves to block some of the light that's emitted to the sides of the Lamparini, yet it shines with full intensity through the open front and back. As an accent, a bright red cord escapes from part of the winsome [wood grain surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-bean). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Lighting Designs:** The growing trend towards minimalist designs in lighting fixtures presents an opportunity for designers to create simple yet functional products such as the Lamparini. - **Natural Detail in Design:** Consumers' increasing preference for natural, sustainable materials in their interior design choices presents an opportunity for designers to incorporate unique wood grains and other natural textures into their products. - **Innovative Lighting Materials:** There is an opportunity for designers to explore non-traditional materials such as pinewood in the creation of new lighting products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** As consumers' awareness for eco-friendly and sustainable options in home design products grows, the home interior design industry can benefit from incorporating products such as the Lamparini into their design selections. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating unique and sustainable materials like pinewood, that up until now were not commonly associated with furniture manufacturing, presents an opportunity for firms in this industry to stand out from competitors. - **Green Manufacturing:** The use of natural and sustainable materials like pinewood in the Lamparini presents an opportunity for companies in the green manufacturing industry to innovate new eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raw Minimalist Pine Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoop-table-lamp.md) - [Pine Wood-Inspired Minimal Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jakobsson.md) - [Perforated LED Table Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lume.md) - [Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-mini.md) - [Suspended Halo Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamplox-minimalist-floor-lamp.md) - [Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-lasercut-wooden-lampshade.md) - [Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-table-lamp.md) - [Folded Timber Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-timber-lamp.md) - [Design-Focused Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-soul.md)