# Delightful Tetrapod Ledges Ushanki Shelf-Lamps Animate Spaces with Whimsical Form and Light By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-10-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ushanki-shelf-lamps References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/10/08/ushanki-shelf-lamp-by-decorkuznetsov-studio/) & [decorkuznetsov](http://decorkuznetsov.com/) Furniture is often taken too seriously by the owner, chosen primarily for a balance between performance and aesthetics, with little consideration for the true character of a piece. These Ushanki Shelf-Lamps demonstrate how real that third category is, embodying personality beyond the physical and artistic qualities of regular household objects. There are three shelves in the collection by the Decorkuznetsov Studio, a small, a medium and a large. The biggest one provides two ledges for the storage of assorted items, while the tinier two offer a single cubbyhole each of different dimensions. All three furnishings assume a mod cartoony form with their bright blue paint, curved corners, playful elevations and funny four-legged supports. The icing on the cake of these Ushanki Shelf-Lamps is their second function of providing illumination from within. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 11% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Personality-driven Furniture:** The rise of furniture focused on embodying personality beyond just aesthetics opens up opportunities for designers to innovate and create unique pieces. - **Multi-functional Household Objects:** The integration of additional functions beyond the primary role of the object, like illumination in this case, provides opportunities for designers to add value and increase utility. - **Whimsical Design:** Designs that prioritize playfulness and humor, like the cartoony form and fun four-legged supports of these Ushanki Shelf-Lamps, are gaining popularity and providing opportunities for designers to create visually distinctive pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** As the focus shifts from primarily performance and aesthetics to personality, furniture designers have the opportunity to break away from conventional designs and create unique pieces. - **Lighting Design:** The integration of illumination into traditional household objects like shelves and lamps is becoming more prevalent, creating an opportunity for lighting designers to expand their offerings. - **Interior Design:** Whimsical design is gaining popularity in interior design, providing opportunities for designers to incorporate unique pieces that add personality and character to a space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [Colorful Geometric Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-on-desk.md) - [Adorable Cartoon Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-and-adorable.md) - [Illuminating Home Display Pedestals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welcome-decor-piece.md) - [Bold Playful Lighting Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lebow-table-lamp.md) - [Dynamic Bookend Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stair-table.md) - [Mounted Colorful Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledge-shelf.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Playful Table Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toto-lamp.md)