# Paper-Thin Stone Lampshades The 'Rock Collection' Features Lampshades Made from Natural Shale By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-collection References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/making-139s-rock-collection/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [13and9design](http://www.13and9design.com/design/rock-light/) The 'Rock Collection' is a series by 13 & 9, an Austrian design firm, in collaboration with Wever & Ducre. With the goal of adapting and repurposing materials for tasks that go beyond their original intentions, the Rock Collection's most impressive feat is the creation of [stone lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-gem). The rounded lampshades are made from naturally sourced shale, an abundant type of rock often used for things like tabletops but rarely for something as delicate as a lampshade. The benefit of using shale is that the rock is composed of strong, thin layers. Using this quality, 13 & 9 created [razor-thin veneers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito) that are lightweight enough to rest on wooden supports and translucent enough to allow some light to get through. The unique shades come in [three different colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-silk-collection), making them adaptable to different rooms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Lighting:** Opportunity for developing lampshades made from repurposed and eco-friendly materials like naturally sourced shale. - **Natural Material Applications:** Exploration of unconventional uses for abundant materials like shale, expanding their potential beyond traditional applications. - **Translucent Design:** Utilization of thin layers of stone to create lampshades that allow for a soft glow and unique lighting effects. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Enhancing the aesthetics of interior spaces by incorporating sustainable and visually captivating stone lampshades. - **Lighting Manufacturing:** Creating a niche market for the production of lampshades made from natural materials, providing unique design options for consumers. - **Sustainable Product Development:** Exploring opportunities for eco-friendly innovations in the home decor industry, specifically in lighting design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Volcanic Stone Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foscarini-lava-lamps.md) - [Soft Rope Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection.md) - [Volcanic Rock Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-parallel-black-collection.md) - [Artfully Liquid-Like Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp.md) - [Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli.md) - [Handmade Lamp Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-earth.md) - [Illuminating Stone-Made Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nau-design.md) - [Volcanic-Themed Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-archive.md) - [Stacked Dynamic Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-shift-collection.md)