# Stylistic Book Page Lamps This Up-Cycled Lamp Features a Paper Lamp Shade Made of Book Pages By M | Published 2013-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-lamp-shade References: [scoutmob](http://scoutmob.com/p/Upcycled-Vintage-Book-Pendant-Light-Fixture?ref=cat_new&sort=recommended) If you love to read, this stylistic lamp features an elegant paper lamp shade constructed entirely from layered book pages. Each book page used has been [up-cycled and salvaged from discarded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection) old-school novels. Designed to hang vertically, this paper lamp shade dangles from the ceiling like a chandelier. This book page lamp features three distinctive fanned-out sections of hundreds of book pages that have been expertly folded by hand to custom-create this elegant long lamp. The way the book pages have been fanned out beautifully mimics the feel of flipping through the pages of a novel. With a delicate design, this book lamp even comes with a 15-foot [long cord that is adjustable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poldina-classic-lamp) to fit any room decor. And, if you really wanted to, you can even read the lamp's book pages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 50% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Up-cycled Lighting:** Opportunity for creating innovative lighting designs by repurposing discarded materials like book pages. - **Handcrafted Decoration:** Opportunity to create unique and personalized decorative pieces through intricate folding and layering techniques. - **Novelty Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate unconventional and storytelling elements into home decor through the use of book pages. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Potential for interior designers to offer eco-friendly and creative lighting solutions using up-cycled materials. - **Handmade Crafts:** Market for artisans and crafters to create and sell handcrafted decorative lamps made from repurposed book pages. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor retailers to cater to customers seeking unique and conversation-starting pieces with a literary twist. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-lamp.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Traditional Tower-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pagoda-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Elegant Axis-Mounted Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendulum-lamp.md) - [Plant-Based Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamp.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Plant-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palmetto-lamp.md)