# Paper Stack Lighting The Polia Wall Sconce Looks Like a Wall-Mounted Folder By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polia-wall-sconce References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/polia-wall-sconces/) & [ylighting](http://www.ylighting.com/axo-light-polia-g-wall-sconce.html) At first glance, the Polia Wall Sconce looks like a wall-mounted document holder with a stack of paper resting in it, bending forward slightly due to the weight of gravity. Half of the beauty of this particular light fixture is its dubious design. Designed by Manuel Vivian for Axo Light, the Polia Wall Sconce is [simple and sophisticated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-lighting-design). Made using either a [textured white varnished metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-light), a white basalt grey front section or with a cor-ten effect finishing, the Polia Wall Sconce has a very contemporary yet whimsical aesthetic. Emitting a soft light, it is also dimmable. Although I could see the Polia Wall Sconce in a home, it would probably be better suited in an office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Minimalist Lighting:** Opportunity for innovative lighting solutions that prioritize simplicity and sophistication. - **Whimsical Design:** Potential for creating products with a contemporary aesthetic and a touch of playfulness. - **Functional Home Decor:** Demand for multi-purpose design objects that can enhance both residential and office environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Lighting:** Opportunity for lighting companies to develop unique fixtures that blend practicality and artistic expression. - **Interior Design:** Potential for interior designers to incorporate whimsical and functional lighting solutions into their projects. - **Office Furnishings:** Demand for office decor that combines aesthetics with functionality, providing a pleasant working environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Paper Sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pin-sconce.md) - [Shell-Like Structural Wall Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barnacle-wall-sconce.md) - [Modern Affordable Wall Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poplight-wall-light.md) - [Hand Formed Sconce Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-sconce.md) - [Printed Circuit Sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-circuit.md) - [Suspended Origami-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-light.md) - [Geometric-Shaped Wall Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impulse-wall-light.md) - [Plexiglass Vibrant Wall Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibeke-fonnesberg-schmidt.md) - [Sculptural Metal Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape.md)