# Elegant Cork Illuminators The Pianissimo Lamp from Discipline Promoted Sustainable Design By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pianissimo-lamp References: [discipline.eu](http://www.discipline.eu/it/illuminazione/luci/pianissimo/pianissimo-4343.html) & [discipline.eu](http://www.discipline.eu) Designed by Lars Beller Fjetland, the Pianissimo Lamp from Italian retailer Discipline is a light fixture that fuses aesthetics with sustainable design practices. This [suspension lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warp-lamp) is made using natural cork materials that are folded into a ribbed lamp shade element. The lamp shade fuses the cork material with a painted, [frosted glass element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuloa) that allows for [diffused mood lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-lamp). Expressing the versatility of cork, designer Lars Beller Fjetland folds the material into geometric pleats that are similar to those created with a stiff fabric. The Pianissimo Lamp is LED-lit, spreading direct and indirect through light through its glass plates. The lamps warm look is also available in a dark brown cork that is a better complement to rich and dark woods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Lighting Design:** The Pianissimo Lamp demonstrates the trend of incorporating eco-friendly materials and technologies into lighting fixtures. - **Cork as a Versatile Material:** The use of cork in the lamp shade highlights the trend of exploring unconventional materials in design, creating unique and visually appealing products. - **Mood Lighting and Diffused Illumination:** The incorporation of frosted glass and LED lighting in the Pianissimo Lamp reflects the trend of creating lighting designs that provide ambient and adjustable lighting options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** The sustainable and visually appealing design of the Pianissimo Lamp opens opportunities for sustainable lighting solutions in the interior design industry. - **Home Decor:** Incorporating cork and eco-friendly materials into lighting fixtures presents disruptive opportunities for innovation and design in the home decor industry. - **Renewable Energy:** The use of LED technology in the Pianissimo Lamp aligns with the trend of renewable energy development, opening new avenues for energy-efficient lighting solutions in the renewable energy industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Cork-Base Spinning Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinmemo.md) - [Recycled Leather Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corium-standing-floor-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp.md) - [Perforated LED Table Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lume.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-lasercut-wooden-lampshade.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Classic Cordless Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poldina-classic-lamp.md)