# Vespa Lamps The Afterlife Of Scooters By Hjortur | Published 2007-08-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooters-afterlife-as-lamps References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/lamps_from_scootermotorcycle_parts_7306.asp) & [lamponislamps](http://www.lamponislamps.com/motorcycle.html#) Have you ever wondered what happens to Italy's scooters when they stop running? Milan-based artist, [Maurizio Lamponi Leopardi](http://www.lamponislamps.com/artworks.html) has found a great use for them. He creates old lamps from recycled materials, including old Vespa parts. His creative mind doesn't stop there, however; he's also created lamps out of old Shell gas pumps and sells them from his company site, "Lamponi's Lamps." Leopardi attended the mechanical engineering faculty in Milan for three years before giving up his studies to persue "more creative and realizable fields." His works extend beyond lamps too and are well worth taking a look at. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling:** The trend of using discarded materials to create new products and reducing environmental waste can be leveraged in industries such as fashion and home decor. - **Vintage Repurposing:** The trend of creatively giving new purposes to old items can be leveraged within industries like furniture and automotive restoration services. - **Industrial Art:** The trend of using industrial and mechanical items to create art pieces can be leveraged in industries such as manufacturing plants and repair shops. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can incorporate discarded materials and vintage repurposing techniques into their designs to reduce waste and create unique products. - **Automotive:** Automotive restoration services can incorporate vintage repurposing techniques to restore older vehicles and create custom pieces, while reducing waste. - **Art:** The art industry can leverage industrial and mechanical items to create unique pieces and push boundaries in the art field. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Electric Scooter Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism-collection.md) - [Volcanic Stone Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foscarini-lava-lamps.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike1.md) - [Picnic-Ready e-Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-smeg-futro.md) - [Modern Marble Waste Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upglas-collection.md) - [Reclaimed Industrial Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wa-lamp.md) - [Building Block Scooter Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-125.md) - [Collaborative Premium Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armonia.md)