# Warped Hanging Lamps The Samba Pendant Light by Brad Stebbing is Inspired by Dancing Hips By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-pendant-light References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/09/06/samba-by-brad-stebbing-for-hive/) & [bradstebbing.au](http://bradstebbing.com.au/lighting/samba) While some people might think that the [Samba Pendant Light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-dining-chair) has simply been warped in the manufacturing process, it is actually [inspired by movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-light). In particular, its shape is modeled after dancing hips, as seen in Samba performances, hence its name. When looked at closer, the personality of these energetic dancers can be perceived in the curves and lines of the Samba Pendant Light. Created by Australian designer Brad Stebbing for Hive, a furniture manufacturer based in Cebu, Philippines, the Samba Pendant Light will bring life to any living space. Available in various colors including blue, yellow and white, it is [fashioned out of rattan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi), a sustainable material. Although this bamboo material isn't perceivable from the outside due to the shiny lacquered surface, the coils can be seen from the inside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Inspired Lighting:** The Samba Pendant Light shows the potential for lighting designs to be inspired by movement and natural shapes. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of rattan in the Samba Pendant Light highlights the trend towards more sustainable and eco-friendly materials in design and manufacturing. - **Colorful Minimalism:** The colorful options for the Samba Pendant Light showcase the rise of minimalist design with a pop of color. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Lighting:** The Samba Pendant Light highlights the potential for lighting design to incorporate playful and unique shapes inspired by nature and movement. - **Furniture:** As the Samba Pendant Light was created by furniture manufacturer Hive, it suggests the potential for furniture designers to branch out into lighting design. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The use of sustainable materials in the Samba Pendant Light, and its production in the Philippines, showcases the potential for sustainable manufacturing initiatives in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enchanting Hanging Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hf-series.md) - [Metaphorically Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bilanciato-pendants.md) - [Stealthy Pendant Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warp-lamp.md) - [Mesmerizing Glass Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dew-pendant.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Metal-Glass Intuitive Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-chandelier.md) - [Bamboo-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-forest-glss.md) - [Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-inspired-pendant-light.md) - [Curved Pendant Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-light.md)