# High-Fashion Recycled Lamps The 'Palitios' Lamp is Crafted Using Old Fruit Crates By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-lamp References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/09/29/53233/palitios-lamp-is-made-from-old-wooden-fruit-crate.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sergio.mendoza.studio/) The act of [upcycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures) has become a somewhat in vogue design aesthetic, which the 'Palitios' recycled lamp looks to help accelerate. Designed by Sergio Mendoza, the 'Palitios' lamp -- which translates to "little sticks" -- features a lampshade that's made using [recycled fruit crates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-lamp) for a somewhat edgy aesthetic. The 'Palitios' lamp features a steel wire base that comes in four color options including black, white, turquoise and coral, as well as two size options including small and medium. The rugged, industrial design of the recycled lamp gives it a high-fashion feeling that makes it an exceptional option for those looking for fashionable yet unexpected decor pieces. The 'Palitios' lamp retails for €133.10 and identifies how designers and brands are responding to consumer demands for products that are stylish yet not as wasteful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Decor:** The growing popularity of upcycling as a design aesthetic presents an opportunity for brands to innovate in the sustainable home decor market. - **Industrial Chic:** The rugged, industrial design of upcycled lamps could spark a trend towards more high-fashion, grunge-inspired home decor. - **Green Interior Design:** The 'Palitios' lamp highlights the potential for sustainable, eco-friendly design to be luxurious and stylish, opening doors for sustainable interior design in high-end markets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sustainable Home Decor:** As consumers continue to demand earth-friendly products, the upcycled decor trend represents an opportunity for companies in the sustainable home decor industry to expand their offerings. - **Industrial Design:** The marriage of industrial design and upcycling present opportunities for innovation in the manufacturing industry toward creating unique products and repurposing materials. - **Luxury Eco-friendly Products:** The Palitios lamp highlights the potential for more sustainable, stylish brands to emerge within the luxury product space, as consumers increasingly prioritize eco-friendly choices in their purchasing decisions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Plant-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palmetto-lamp.md) - [Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli.md) - [Glowing Organic-Waste Sustainable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra.md) - [Orange Peel Waste-Made Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apeel.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Modern Marble Waste Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-lamp.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md)