# Wooden Stump Table Lamps The TOM Lamp Makes it Known That it is Not a Flashlight By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-05-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-lamp References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/05/16/this-is-not-a-flashlight/) & [haimevgi](http://www.haimevgi.com/) Sometimes simplicity is the key to amazing design and the [TOM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tulip-chair) lamp is the perfect example of that. The light doesn't feature all the nic nacs that almost every modern gadget features, but it does have a smooth and beautiful design to compliment its incredibly powerful specifications. Sometimes all you need a light that you can [move around and adjust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcel-portable-lamp) to different circumstances. The TOM lamp comes with a helpful handle attached to its [sleek wooden frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-soul) that allows the lamp to sit up, lay low, or even sit on an angle as a spotlight. The lamp won't wow you with Bluetooth and all sorts of other add-ons, but given how powerful the light itself is you may just forget about it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Simplistic Design:** Opportunity for companies to disrupt the market by creating simple, yet effective designs like the TOM lamp. - **Functional Accessories:** Disruptive innovations within the accessories industry, such as helpful handles on lamps, can enhance user experience and attract consumers. - **Versatile Lighting:** The TOM lamp's ability to adapt to different circumstances presents an opportunity for innovative lighting companies to create more versatile products. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The TOM lamp highlights the demand for stylish yet functional home decor products, which presents an opportunity for companies to innovate within this industry. - **Lighting:** Innovative lighting companies that prioritize simplicity and versatility in their designs, like the TOM lamp, can disrupt the market and attract consumers. - **Furniture:** Incorporating functional and versatile lighting, like the TOM lamp, into furniture designs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Compact Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-table-light.md) - [Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodo-table-lamp.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anywhereuse-lamp.md) - [Interactive Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp.md) - [Rechargeable Portable Torch Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piton-portable-lamp.md) - [Minimalist Tech Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delite-20.md) - [Minimal Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeout-lamp.md) - [Minimalist High-Tech Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momax.md)