# Fetching Felt Fixtures The Maria Pendant Lamp Provides Gentle Light Behind a Soft Lampshade By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maria-pendant-lamp References: [archidesignclub](http://www.archidesignclub.com/) & [arro-studio](http://www.arro-studio.com/Maria) Some ambient illumination is ideal for the home, given that glaring rays aren't generally conducive to comfort. The Maria pendant lamp presents itself with a softness for two senses, for the eyes as well as the skin. Arro Studio of France begins with a stack of [felt strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-silk-collection), stitching them together into the flaring form of a lampshade. It has many spines that mark the meeting of the bands, pointed outwards as if the sewing was done inside-out. This effect gives the piece added dimension and detail to complement the texture of the [fibrous material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-collection). Fiberglass reinforces the drum of the hanging light and a PMMA plastic disk functions as a diffuser for the brilliant bulb. Manufactured by Dix Heures Dix, the Maria pendant lamp comes in gray and an orangey-red. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Soft Lighting Fixtures:** The use of soft materials like felt in lamps and lighting fixtures is a trend that can be embraced to give customers a more calming and comfortable lighting experience. - **Handcrafted Lampshades:** The trend towards handcrafted designs encourages the use of unique materials and techniques, which allows businesses to differentiate their products and appeal to consumers looking for authenticity and originality. - **Eco-friendly Lighting:** Sustainability is a growing concern for consumers, and the trend towards using eco-friendly materials like felt and fiberglass in home lighting fixtures can be a selling point for businesses looking to attract environmentally conscious customers. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor & Furnishings:** The use of felt and handcrafted techniques to create unique lighting fixtures could be applied to other home decor items, creating a distinct brand image and standing out in a crowded market. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of felt and other textiles can innovate by incorporating their materials into new products, creating opportunities for collaboration with designers and other industries. - **Sustainable Design:** The trend towards eco-friendly products creates opportunities for companies to invest in research and development of new materials and production methods that decrease environmental impact and resonate with conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft Rope Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection.md) - [Wool Translucent Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-traveler.md) - [Translucent Bulbous Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow-light.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Soft Comfort Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp.md) - [Creative Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drape-light.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Soft Sculptural Illumination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-acoustic-light.md)