# Intersecting Glass Illuminators The Sara and Bob Lamps Feature Beautiful Two-Part Blown Bodies By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sara-and-bob-lamps References: [archidesignclub](http://www.archidesignclub.com/magazine/rubriques/design/45619-dan-yeffet-sara-bob.html) & [danyeffet](http://danyeffet.com/work/sara-and-bob) If you consider the material makeup of the Sara and Bob Lamps, they seem to reference a much older style of luminary device. Reminiscent of the antique oil lamp, the pair of illuminating objects is made up of lovely [blown glass components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nola-lamp). Designed by Dan Yeffet, these table lamps come in a tall and a squat version that both consist of two glass elements that appear to overlap. The transparent tops of the lights each have a large hole in the bottom, enabling them to be placed over the lightbulb-embedded bases. [Bright colors tint the bottom components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lebow-table-lamp) of the Sara and Bob Lamps to give them visual delight. The clarity reveals the simplicity of the electrical components, including the globes, the black cylindrical fixtures and the descending and escaping power cords. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Antique-inspired Lighting:** A trend in the lighting industry is the resurgence of antique-inspired designs, offering a nostalgic and elegant aesthetic. - **Blown Glass Artistry:** Blown glass techniques in lighting design are gaining popularity, showcasing the craftsmanship and uniqueness of each piece. - **Transparent Overlapping Designs:** An emerging trend in lighting is the use of transparent glass elements that overlap, creating visually intriguing and modern aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Lighting Design:** The lighting design industry can explore creating more antique-inspired lamps to cater to consumers seeking a vintage aesthetic. - **Artisanal Glassware:** The artisanal glassware industry can capitalize on the demand for blown glass pieces in lighting design, offering unique and handcrafted products. - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry players can incorporate transparent overlapping designs in lighting products, adding a modern and artistic touch to interior spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Molten Glass Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foscarini-1.md) - [Reversible Glass Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jal.md) - [Whimsical Glass Bubbled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeka.md) - [Illuminating Stone-Made Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nau-design.md) - [Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-mini.md) - [Sculptural Hand-Blown Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parade-table-lamp.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Sculptural Glass Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuloa.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md)