# Upcycled Boozey Light Designs John Meng's Wine Bottle Lamp Series Is Perfectly Contemporary By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-bottle-lamp-series References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2012/07/16/wine-bottle-lamp-series-by-john-meng/) & [blog.2modern](http://blog.2modern.com/2012/06/john-mengs-fantastic-wine-bottle-lamps.html) John Meng, the China-based designer, has revamped an old idea and made a super suave new [lighting design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-design) as is demonstrated in the wine bottle lamp series. These bottle-meets-light designs are sophisticated and contemporary pieces for any room. Meng uses [recycled bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corka) for each luminescent design. There are a variety of styles that will appeal to almost anyone. There are single, double, vertical and horizontal lights to suit you. The designs are simple but have an uncluttered and nifty motif. They have a slight nautical theme to them as well, as they resemble a message in a bottle. These charming [light fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanova-terra) are perfect for either modern or more traditional homes. These alluring lights could definitely create a great atmosphere as well in any fine-dining restaurant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Upcycled Lighting:** Creating new designs by repurposing old materials. - **Contemporary Light Fixtures:** Designs that are sleek and modern. - **Sustainable Design:** Using recycled materials to reduce waste and promote environmental consciousness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Innovative lighting solutions that add style and functionality to interior spaces. - **Hospitality:** Creating a unique and inviting ambiance for restaurants and bars. - **Sustainability:** Exploring eco-friendly design practices that prioritize waste reduction and resource conservation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Sculptural Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upglas-collection.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remli.md) - [Turned Wood-Inspired Lamp Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobine.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Modern Marble Waste Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-lamp.md) - [Perforated LED Table Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lume.md)