# Tea Time Lighting These Oddbirds Lamps are Made from Found Tableware By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oddbirds-lamps References: [oddbirds.nu](http://www.oddbirds.nu/) As though inspired by 'Alice in Wonderland,' these Oddbirds Lamps look like they belong on the Mad Hatter's table. A beautiful lighting collection made from found tableware, these pieces are definitely engaging. Self-described as "free-spirited and spontaneous,", these Oddbirds Lamps embody the designers' attitudes towards life and design. Products like this are meant to inspire a fond nostalgia for old and seemingly under-appreciated objects, and they definitely have no small amount of charm. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating lighting fixtures from found tableware, offering a unique and sustainable approach to home decor. - **Nostalgic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tapping into the emotional appeal of nostalgia by repurposing old and under-appreciated objects into visually engaging products. - **Quirky Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing unconventional lighting collections that captivate consumers with their whimsical and eccentric style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing unique and sustainable lighting solutions to the home furnishing industry by repurposing found tableware. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering interior designers whimsical lighting options that evoke nostalgia and add character to spaces. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Addressing environmental concerns by repurposing discarded tableware into visually appealing lighting products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Whimsical Bird-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiki-lamp.md) - [Imaginative Mushroom Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rabbit-england.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-lights.md) - [Stackable Modular Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/module-table-lamp.md) - [Stunning Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroomshaped-table-lamp.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Naturalistic Handmade Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-lamp-collection.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md)