# Celtic Palazzo-Inspired Lighting The Mika 350 Pendant Lamp is Made of Wood and Granite By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mika-350-pendant-lamp References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/02/06/post-stone-age-lighting/) & [andresimon.es](http://andresimon.es/) The noteworthy texture of the Mika 350 Pendant Lamp is inspired by ancient structures from 6th century BC. The 'palozzas' houses of the ancient Celtic forts that were built in Galicia boasted a [granite and wood composition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-collection), which this lighting design pays homage to in a chic way. Although it uses such an antiquated architectural tradition, it does so in a [minimalist and modern way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightmass). Designed by A\Studio, which was founded by Andre Simon and is based in Pontevedra, Spain, the Mika 350 Pendant Lamp takes on a wide cone shape that allows the fixture to shed a generous amount of light onto its surroundings. Topped with a [wooden base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp) and colored cloth cord, the Mika 350 Pendant Lamp is available in two colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ancient-inspired Lighting:** Designing lighting fixtures that draw inspiration from ancient structures presents an opportunity for creating unique and nostalgic lighting experiences. - **Minimalist Lighting Design:** Exploring minimalist approaches to lighting design offers opportunities to create sleek and contemporary lighting fixtures. - **Use of Natural Materials in Lighting Design:** Incorporating natural materials like wood and granite into lighting designs allows for the creation of visually interesting and eco-friendly lighting fixtures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can embrace the trend of ancient-inspired lighting by incorporating these unique fixtures into their projects to add character and charm to spaces. - **Architecture:** Architects can utilize minimalist lighting designs to create clean and unobtrusive lighting solutions that enhance the overall aesthetic of their buildings. - **Sustainable Design:** The use of natural materials in lighting design aligns with the sustainable design industry's focus on eco-friendly and renewable resources, providing an opportunity to create environmentally conscious lighting options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Palm Leaf-Resembling Light Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dniel-mto.md) - [Mixed Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gant-pendant-lights.md) - [Sustainable Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corka.md) - [Organic Cloud-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khmara.md) - [Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-inspired-pendant-light.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Music-Inspired Glass Blown Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miles-pendant.md) - [Curved Pendant Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-light.md) - [Pine Wood-Inspired Minimal Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jakobsson.md)