# Glass Plant Lights The Vase & Leuchte by Miriam Aust Acts as a Planter and Lamp By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vase-leuchte References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/vase-leuchte-adds-a-natural-decorative-element-to-your-living-room/) & [wird-etwas.de](http://www.wird-etwas.de/miriam-aust) There are many ways to add some refreshing greenery into your life, but I don't think any of those options are as pretty as the 'Vase & Leuchte.' Acting as both a [planter and a light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardening-1), it creates a magical, whimsical piece of [home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biophilic-lighting) worthy of a fairy habitat. Designed by Miriam Aust, the 'Vase & Leuchte' was exhibited at the Young Designers Fair, Interieur 2010 in Kortrijk, Belgium. The cable can be lowered and raised at your discretion so that the [plant isn't over- or under-watered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 92% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-functional Home Decor:** The 'Vase & Leuchte' demonstrates the trend in creating home decor pieces that serve multiple purposes, such as combining a planter and a light. - **Biophilic Design:** The integration of plants into lighting fixtures like the 'Vase & Leuchte' highlights the trend of incorporating nature and greenery into indoor spaces. - **Customizable Lighting:** The adjustable cable of the 'Vase & Leuchte' showcases the trend of providing users with flexibility to personalize their lighting experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The 'Vase & Leuchte' presents an opportunity for home decor manufacturers to create innovative, multi-functional pieces that combine aesthetics and functionality. - **Lighting:** The integration of plants into lighting fixtures like the 'Vase & Leuchte' opens up new possibilities for lighting companies to explore biophilic design concepts. - **Interior Design:** The trend of biophilic design, as demonstrated by the 'Vase & Leuchte,' creates opportunities for interior designers to incorporate natural elements and greenery into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Plant-Supporting Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ample-plant-light-n1.md) - [Water-Powered Planter Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planto.md) - [Plant-Cultivating Home Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-4.md) - [Plant-Supporting Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-growlight.md) - [Self-Watering Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-pot.md) - [Self-Watering Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-lamp.md) - [Money Plant-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilea-lamp.md) - [Basket-Inspired Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-engine-spot.md) - [Plant-Based Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lamp.md)