# Designer Counterbalance Lamps The Herston Self-Balancing Desk Lamp Allows for Constant Adjustment By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfbalancing-desk-lamp References: [coolmaterial](https://coolmaterial.com/home/the-herston-self-balancing-desk-lamp/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/993953854/the-herston-self-balancing-desk-lamp) The Herston Self-Balancing Desk Lamp is a [designer piece of decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leda) for the home or office that brings a new experience to a classic design. Designed by former [Dyson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-clean-wash-hygiene) designer Oliver Chambers and partner Greta, the lamp is free of nuts and bolts that require loosening and tightening for adjustments to be made. The entire lamp rests on a counterbalance design that will allow for smooth movement that will keep it securely in place without having to spend extended periods trying to tighten the various pivot points. The Herston Self-Balancing Desk Lamp hides all of the electrical components within the [wooden design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp) for a clean look and highlights a distinct mid-century modern feel that match any kind of workstation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Designer Counterbalance Lamps:** Opportunity for designers to create counterbalance lamps that offer smooth movement without the need for loosening and tightening adjustments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate designer counterbalance lamps into their designs. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create and produce counterbalance lamps with a mid-century modern aesthetic. - **Office Supplies:** Opportunity for office supply companies to offer self-balancing desk lamps as a functional and stylish option for workspaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demure Designer Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-desk-lamp.md) - [Weighted Multi-Position Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-desk-lamp-design.md) - [Dynamically Customizable Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illum-desk-light.md) - [Kinetic Insect Sculpture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonfly-balance-light.md) - [Sophisticated Productivity Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benq-mindduo-2-table-lamp.md) - [Streetlamp-Inspired Workstation Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-ode-desk-lamp.md) - [Desk Organizer Lamp Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engrid-desk-lamp.md) - [Minimalist Workstation Task Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-lamp-concept.md) - [Flexible Workstation Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archflex-desk-lamp.md)