# Minimalist Lumber Illuminators Radient Scone is an Elementary Combination of Unexpected Materials By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radient-scone References: [leibal](http://leibal.com/products/lighting/rectangle-radient-wall-sconce/) & [richbrilliantwilling](http://richbrilliantwilling.com/products/radient-sconce-plate) What would you guess is the function of the Radient Scone at first glance? It is a [rectangular piece of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-soul) that is fastened to the wall, revealing no other details about what it does when you view it straight on. Rich Brilliant Willing executed this contemporary piece with the [minimalist style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightmass) for which they're known, and the Radient Scone embodies this material and formal reduction in a way that's even more pronounced than many of their other products. the backing and the lightbulb are barely visible behind the timber veneer, which acts as a diffuser and emits a glow across the wall's surface. The Radient [Wall Scone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barnacle-wall-sconce) is manufactured in oak, black-painted oak or walnut material. It would decorate and delight a space with none of the fuss. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 73% | 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:** The Radient Scone represents a trend towards minimalist lighting design, using unexpected materials and a reduced form. - **Timber Veneer:** The use of timber veneer as a diffuser is a growing trend in lighting design, creating a warm and natural glow. - **Hidden Functionality:** The trend of hiding the functionality of a product, as seen in the Radient Scone, adds an element of surprise and intrigue to design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate the Radient Scone and minimalist lighting trends to create modern and understated spaces. - **Lighting Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of lighting fixtures can explore the use of timber veneer and hidden functionality to develop innovative and unique products. - **Sustainable Design:** The use of timber veneer in lighting design aligns with the sustainability trend, providing a renewable and eco-friendly material option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-table-lamp.md) - [Minimal Paper Sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pin-sconce.md) - [Hand Formed Sconce Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-sconce.md) - [Illusory Brick Wall Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/og-brick-lamp.md) - [Minimal Aesthetic Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-light.md) - [Angular Layered Wood Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riffle-led-lamps.md) - [Printed Circuit Sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-circuit.md) - [Slab-Structural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tera-sconce.md) - [Simplistically Complex 3D-Printed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sopp-lamp.md)