# Material Fusion Fixtures The W & M Lamp by Maxim Maximov Expresses a Pair of Subsance Strengths By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-m-lamp References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/W-M-Lamp/2919547) Different types of materials are put together all of the time with the intention of assembling a broad range of objects. However, they seldom showcase the unique qualities of each component like the W&M Lamp does. Made from the [coupling of metal and wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-timber-lamp), this elegant table light expresses more than a warm glow. Maxim Maximov composed this contemporary piece using a [weather-worn block of timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-soul) and a [bent strip of powder-coated metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape). Both have been shaped in ways that come naturally to the properties of their structures, with the former having been sawed and sanded and the latter rolled and flexed. The W&M Lamp embodies a poised partnership between two very different sorts of constituents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Material Fusion:** Exploring the unique qualities of different materials and combining them in innovative ways can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Combining Wood and Metal:** Creating products that combine the contrasting properties of wood and metal can open up new design possibilities and market opportunities. - **Expression of Material Strengths:** Designing objects that showcase the distinct characteristics and strengths of each component material can offer disruptive innovation potential. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can explore the use of material fusion to create unique and visually appealing fixtures that go beyond traditional designs. - **Furniture:** In the furniture industry, combining wood and metal in innovative ways can result in eye-catching and functional pieces that cater to different design preferences. - **Interior Design:** The field of interior design can embrace the expression of material strengths to create captivating and customized spaces that highlight the beauty of different materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Structural Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermass-and-alton.md) - [Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli.md) - [Wooden Warm Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernism-lighting.md) - [Material Art Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ferro-capsule.md) - [Stainless Steel Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-table-lamp.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Dynamic Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meld-collection.md) - [Wooden Sustainable Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodo.md) - [Minimal Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeout-lamp.md)