# Cracked Desk Lamps Tesla from Kranen-Gille is a Tribute to the Industrial Age By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-from-kranen-gille References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/06/09/tesla-by-kranengille/) & [kranengille.gillegallery](http://kranengille.gillegallery.com/) [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-cybertruck) from Kranen-Gille is a [desk lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemide-sintesi) fit for a steel mill worker. This lamp takes its design from a smelter, which extracts metal from its ore and helped to power the [industrial revolution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wa-lamp). Tesla from Kranen-Gille has a unique design that I wouldn’t mind lighting up my desk on a dark night. The light inside looks like molten metal, which is more badass than a traditional light bulb. Check the links if you’re interested in seeing more kickass creations from Kranen-Gille. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Industrial-inspired Lighting:** There is an opportunity for designers to create unique and visually striking lighting fixtures that pay homage to the industrial revolution. - **Alternative Bulb Designs:** Developing light bulbs that resemble molten metal or other unconventional materials can provide a visually appealing and unique lighting experience. - **Functional Art:** Combining functionality with artistic design, like the Tesla lamp from Kranen-Gille, has the potential to create unique and captivating products for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Design:** The lighting design industry can explore new trends in industrial-inspired fixtures and alternative bulb designs to create visually striking and unique products. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate functional art pieces, such as the Tesla lamp, into their product offerings to provide consumers with unique and visually appealing options. - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can incorporate industrial-inspired lighting fixtures into their designs, providing a cohesive and visually striking aesthetic for consumers seeking a unique and stylish look for their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-lamp.md) - [Professional CNC-Machined Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilight-lumenforge.md) - [Brutalist Bedside Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vestige-lamp.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leda.md) - [Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-lamp.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-table-lamp.md)