# Strangely Shaped Lamps Tom Rossau Combines Contrasting Shapes in This TR17 Lamp By Yanis Rudzitis | Published 2011-02-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strangely-shaped-lamps References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/13367/tom-rossau-tr17-table-lamp.html) & [tomrossau.dk](http://www.tomrossau.dk/products/pendant-lights.html) Consisting of many different forms and materials, this table lamp by danish designer Tom Rossau surely looks different. TR17 is completely handmade and incorporates aluminum, steel and wood in a beautiful [sculptural object](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design). This TR17 lamp by Tom Rossau is easily adjustable, due to [two separate points of rotation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luno-lamp) and gives a very gentle light through its [birch veneer shade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nau-design). This lamp shows that contrasting shapes and textures can create a really interesting and different piece of design. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/13367/tom-rossau-tr17-table-lamp.htmlclass=FourteenG), [tomrossau.dk](http://www.tomrossau.dk/products/pendant-lights.htmlclass=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Contrasting Shapes:** Exploiting the use of contrasting shapes and textures in design to create unique and visually striking products. - **Handmade Artistry:** Embracing the trend of handmade craftsmanship to deliver one-of-a-kind products that showcase artistic skill and attention to detail. - **Adjustable Lighting:** Capitalizing on the demand for customizable lighting solutions by creating lamps with multiple points of rotation for personalized illumination. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Applying the concept of contrasting shapes and textures to furniture and home decor products, creating standout pieces that enhance interior design. - **Art and Design:** Exploring the potential of handmade artistry in creating unique artworks and designs that appeal to collectors and art enthusiasts. - **Lighting Industry:** Incorporating adjustable lighting features into the design of lamps and fixtures to meet the growing demand for personalized lighting experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Archetypal Conical Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragile-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp.md) - [Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-lasercut-wooden-lampshade.md) - [Brutalist Bedside Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vestige-lamp.md) - [Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp.md) - [Textured Ceramic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torso-table-lamp.md) - [Spiritually Inspired Artisanal Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triris.md) - [Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodo-table-lamp.md) - [Playful Table Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toto-lamp.md)