# Upcycled Novel Lamps These Reading Lamps are Made from Stacks of Unused Books By M | Published 2013-06-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-lamps References: [scoutmob](http://scoutmob.com/p/book-lamp?ref=cat_new&sort=recommended) Bookworms and late night book readers will appreciate these reading lamps made from recycled unused books. These reading lamps are made from stacks of vintage books and are an appropriate source of light if you plan on being up all night curled up with your favorite novel. Great for a side table, shelf or a desk, these upcycled reading lamps are the ultimate novelist's dream decor item. The books used in these lamps were found at thrift shops, libraries and charities that no longer wanted them. Instead of destroying them, they were collected, stacked together, and used to create these stylistic book lamps. On top of the books tack is a traditional functioning lamp shade complete with a pull string. Each lamp features a different collection of stacked books, so no two lamps sold are ever the same. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 28% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling Book Decor:** Creating unique decorative items by repurposing unused books. - **Vintage-inspired Lighting:** Using vintage books to create stylish and distinctive lighting fixtures. - **Sustainable Interior Design:** Incorporating environmentally friendly and repurposed materials into home decor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to create and sell upcycled book lamps as decorative items for homes and offices. - **Sustainable Design:** Utilizing repurposed books to create lighting fixtures that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Second-hand Market:** Taking advantage of the growing demand for unique and sustainable decor items by sourcing and reselling used books for upcycling projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-task-lamp.md) - [Plant-Based Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamp.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-lamp.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Novel-Inspired Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-prince-night-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Reversed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-lamp.md) - [Industrial Light-Equipped Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-light-chair.md) - [Stackable Modular Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/module-table-lamp.md)