# Alphabetic Marquee Lights These Letter Lights Look Like Refurbished Vintage Store Signs By M | Published 2014-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letter-lights References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/175194573/authentic-marquee-light-up-letters-not?ref=br_feed_6&br_feed_tlp=home-garden) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/JigaBobo?ref=l2-shopheader-name) If you’re looking for a neat way to add a bit of [vintage flair to your home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-abbey-fine-lighting), these stylish letter lights would be a great way to light up any room. These retro letter lights are made from pieces of [upcycled movie theater signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection) from the 90s. Each light comes in a hollowed out letter shape made from vintage-looking red metal. Inside the letter frame is a series of [round bulbs that light up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb) when the light is plugged in. All of these lights have been wired to conveniently fit a conventional two-pronged outlet. These letter lights would look great on the floor or stylishly mounted on a wall. Buyers can choose from the following letters, K, C, E, H, N and T. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage Home Decor:** Upcycling vintage materials into unique lighting fixtures is a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Hollowed-out Lighting:** Creating lighting fixtures by hollowing-out letters and shapes is a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Movie Theater Sign Reuse:** Repurposing old movie theater signs into letter light fixtures is a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate upcycling and vintage materials into unique lighting fixtures. - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can explore creating fixtures by hollowing-out letters and shapes. - **Sustainable Design:** The sustainable design industry can repurpose old materials like movie theater signs into unique and stylish home decor products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Red Neon Cross Lightbulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-cross-light-bulb.md) - [Spaced-Themed LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-room.md) - [Lighting-Restoring Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-lighting.md) - [Spooky Interior Décors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-lamps.md) - [Oversized Pen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-lamp.md) - [Dazzling Gradient Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb.md) - [80s-Inspired Ceramic Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaming-stars.md) - [Industrial Contemporary Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-light.md) - [Curtain-Style Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-rgbic-curtain-lights.md)