# Modern Asian Lamps The Shanghai Lamp Blends Modernity and Tradition Beautifully By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-lamp References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2011/01/24/shanghai-lamp-by-tal-laboratories.php) & [tal.be](http://www.tal.be/) The [Shanghai Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zara-huaihai-road) is a beautiful piece that blends [traditional Asian designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-burial-coins) with a modern twist. Designed by Tal Laboratories, the lights have a cylindrical curvy shape that emits lights up and down or sideways. The lamps traditional aesthetics stem from its similarities to [Chinese lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-collection) that kids commonly play with. It's a beautiful piece to look at that celebrates an aspect of Chinese culture very well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Asian Designs:** Opportunity for businesses to integrate traditional Asian aesthetics with modern design elements for innovative products. - **Adaptive Lighting:** Opportunity to develop lamps with adjustable light emission angles for versatile lighting solutions. - **Cultural Fusion:** Opportunity to create products that blend different cultural influences to appeal to a diverse customer base. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Innovation in lamp designs can attract customers looking for unique and aesthetically pleasing home decor. - **Lighting:** Opportunity to develop energy-efficient and versatile lighting solutions using modern design principles. - **Gift and Souvenir:** Businesses can create culturally-inspired lamps as souvenirs that appeal to tourists and gift shoppers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madco.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Simplistic Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellevue-lamp.md) - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Vintage Culture-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montera.md) - [Minimalist Tech Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delite-20.md) - [Three-in-One Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-lamp.md) - [Lantern-Inspired Wall Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hashira-wall-lamp.md)