# Whimsical Icy Lamps The Obelia1 Light by Barry Magazinovic Looks Like a Wintry Plant By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obelia1-light References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/09/19/the-obelia1-light-by-barry-magazinovic/) & [obelia.au](http://www.obelia.com.au/) The Obelia1 Light is a whimsical creation inspired by forms found in nature. In this case, it happens to be particularly influenced by a cross between a plant and an icicle--perhaps even foliage in winter. Complete with metal leaves that move upwards to create a soft glow that hits the ceiling rather than the floor, the Obelia1 Light is a table lamp that will add a [sculptural presence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-table-lamp) to any home. Designed by Barry Magazinovic, the Obelia1 Light made its debut at during London Design Week at the Common Wealth exhibition of young Australian designers at the Habitat store in Chelsea. Made out of [folded flat sheet paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp), plastic and metal, it is a combination of curves and geometric patterns interlocked without the need of adhesives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Lighting:** Designing lighting fixtures that mimic forms found in nature to add a whimsical touch to home decor. - **Sustainable Lighting:** Exploring the use of eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes for creating lamps and lighting fixtures. - **Flat-pack Lighting:** Innovating the design of lamps and other lighting fixtures to make them easy to ship and assemble as flat-pack products. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for interior design firms to offer unique, nature-inspired lighting fixtures to their clients. - **Sustainable Materials Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies should explore sustainable material options for the production of lighting fixtures. - **E-commerce:** Online retailers have the potential to revolutionize the lighting industry by offering flat-pack lighting solutions to their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Money Plant-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilea-lamp.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Mood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbyt.md) - [Plant-Inspired Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-chandelier.md) - [Plant-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palmetto-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp.md) - [Calming Orb Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-lamp1.md) - [Plant-Based Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamp.md) - [Bamboo Forest-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightbone.md)