# Quirky Light Sculptures Rodger Thomas Repurposes Vintage Relics into Illuminating Objects By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodger-thomas References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/08/18/Rodger-Thomass-Delightfully-Eccentric-Lamps/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/BenclifDesigns) Rodger Thomas sees the light where few others do, literally. He has made it a hobby of repurposing [vintage relics into quirky light fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wa-lamp). From telephones with light bulbs jutting out of the receiver to sprinklers with LEDs 'spraying' out instead of water, Rodger Thomas' creations are works of art. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Rodger Thomas has had his work featured on The Nate Berkus Show and Extreme Makeover Home Edition as well as in Mountain Living Magazine, Atlanta Magazine, Jezebel Magazine and Decatur Living Magazine. He also sells his [playful lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1) on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) through his shop BenclifDesigns. According to his Etsy page, Rodger Thomas' criteria for the objects used can be summarized with a saying, "Rust, dust and an aging crust!" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage Light Fixtures:** Repurposing vintage relics into quirky light fixtures is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the lighting industry. - **Upcycling:** Upcycling vintage objects into functional and playful creations is a trend that offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the sustainable design and home decor industries. - **Artistic Lighting:** Creating unique and artistic lighting fixtures from unexpected objects is a growing trend with opportunities for disruptive innovation in the art and design industries. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** The vintage light fixture trend offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the lighting industry, particularly for those focused on sustainability and craftsmanship. - **Sustainable Design:** Upcycling vintage objects into playful and functional creations is a trend with disruptive innovation opportunities in the sustainable design industry. - **Home Decor:** Repurposing vintage objects into unique and artistic lighting fixtures is a trend with potential for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organically Inspired Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-rossau1.md) - [Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-relics.md) - [Human-Made Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-not-a-robot-lamp-collection.md) - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Playful 3D-Printed Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emil-robbrecht.md)