The table lamp is dynamic, fun and original. Lamp fixtures with a little surprise to them are an ever popular feature in contemporary homes. With the advent of modern technology and all the various gadgets we have become used to, the need and desire for more inventive and multifunctional items for our everyday enjoyment has grown. We seek out things which surprise us and which we know will shock our friends and family. It’s therefore no surprise that this gun themed table lamp is such a popular item, especially for men.

No longer will you need to fiddle for the switch either on the electrical cord or directly below the bulb. Instead, pick up the gun, John Wayne style, aim in a suitably cool fashion and pull that trigger to illuminate the part of the room in which you want to work, read or play. The BANG! Lamp will also be an entertaining feature for kids who will find the whole process of turning the lamp on and off immensely amusing. Indeed, wives might have to hide the gun remote for a few hours to stop their husbands blowing a fuse through overuse.

You can buy the lamp from here: BANG! Desk Lamp with Gun-shaped Remote Control.

The scope of the remote control is to about 50 feet.

The Le Nuage pendant lamp is made from polyester wadding and each light is unique in shape and size. Appearance-wise they are identical to the look of clouds floating in the sky. In the evening, when lit, the lamps will appear as if they are part of a magnificent silent thunderstorm illuminating the room in a peaceful, calm and very beautiful manner. Rooms in the home which might benefit from such unique lighting include the main living room, the master bedroom or indeed any home library or studio where it will definitely provide a outstanding focal and talking point.

As well as the illusion of a storm cloud, the Le Nuage pendant lamp for the ceiling also hints at the beauty of sunshine battling its way through an overcast day. The lamp is the creation of Dutch designer Wout Wessemius. His Groningen-based studio is where he creates his masterpieces which include sculptures and objects for both the interior of a home and the exterior. He works with a variety of different materials including rubber, copper and lead to create such items as chairs, lanterns, sculptures and tables. Environmental factors are also considered in the making of this cloud-shaped pendant lamp by the fact the bulbs used are energy-efficient.

You can see more of his work here: Wout Wessemius Design.

The Luminube basically consists of a conventional pillow with LED light strips fitted within. These light up and create a glow which infuses into the rest of the pillow and surrounding interior. The ambient lighting provided is good enough for a variety of activities such as reading or writing in bed. It can also be used as a purely decorative feature and turned off or moved when going to sleep. What’s more, the LED lights come with a smart-phone controlled timer and thus can be turned on and off at particular times of the day, for instance, in the morning, when they can act in the same way as an alarm clock.

In fact, waking up to a glowing pillow might well be a more relaxing and pleasurable way to gradually awaken each dawn, rather than the loud and sudden scream of a clock. There’s something to be said for the decorative effects the LED pillow will have during more intimate moments in bed such as during love making. Unfortunately, the glowing pillow is not yet in production and is purely in the concept stage. However, if it goes on to win awards and prizes, it might well be appearing in stores worldwide.

See more here: Luminube Glow Pillow.

Via: Geeky Gadgets.

Different interior décor schemes have different needs and wants from one to the next. A room dedicated to art and sculpture will need lighting that showcases these items in the best light. The Treluci floor lamp can be placed in the close vicinity of these decorative objects and will not in any way interfere with the overall scene. In fact, the contemporary and stylish framework of the lamp will add a touch of elegance and interest in its own right.

It’s not just a lamp for art showcasing either. The floor lamp with adjustable lights can be used in a reading area such as next to a much loved and comfortable armchair in the corner of a front room or back bedroom. One lamp can act as a light for the all-important act of reading whilst another can point towards a bookcase full of books or a nearby table with a vase of colorful flowers on top. The lamps, as previously mentioned, are adjustable and can be moved around depending on the direction in which the light is desired. The metal shades come in a choice of either white or black (as shown in the photo).

The versatility and dynamic nature of the Treluci floor lamp means it can be utilized in a wide variety of different locations and settings. For the summer months it can be placed in one particular room in the home whilst in the darker months of winter it can be situated in another room which needs extra ambient and focused lighting. As art work, furniture or seasons change, the task lamps can be manoeuvred into different positions thereby completely transforming an interior setting with simple adjustments.

You can buy this contemporary floor lamp from here: Treluci Floor Lamp by Sonneman.

Height: 69 inches.

We’ve all had to dash to the bathroom or answer the telephone whilst reading in bed. Usually we fold the tip of the page we’re reading or place the book down on the bed sheets when we rush away, but this can result in damaged books and losing our place in the story as the book gradually closes. Instead, this book rest lamp provides a highly functional way of keeping the page we want to continue reading easily accessible and also the book safe and in good condition.

The lamp is made from frosted glass and thus there is no danger of the book’s pages overheating and catching fire. A soft light gives of a relaxing ambiance whilst providing enough light for ease of reading. The very act of putting a book on top turns the house-shaped lamp into a sculptural piece in its own right. The book rest lamp is ideal for a kid’s bedroom as it is for all age groups and will really add a unique and characterful feature to the bedside area of the room. It can also be placed in a home study or library and thus act as a side table besides a favourite reading armchair.

You can buy this lamp from here: Book Rest Lamp by Lee Sang Gin.

Light bulb included.

Design duo Tristan Cochrane (British) and Paula Benvegnú (Argentinian) have likely also seen the swarms of jellyfish and used this wonder of nature as inspiration for their beautifully colourful jellyfish lamps. In fact, they mention the BBC’s documentary series ‘The Blue Planet’ as their route to this particular choice of animal and like me, enjoy watching the stunning variety of life found on the land and in the seas right around the world.

Each of the jellyfish lamps is made from ribbon (approximately 3-400 metres of the stuff) which conveys the slow, elegant and dreamlike movements of the Medusozoa. When the lamps are switched on in a dark room, the colourful jellyfish appear like ghosts from the blackness, just like they do in the darkness of the ocean as seen in natural documentaries. The light from the bulb streams down the yards of ribbons and catches in rich pockets of brightness.

You can read more about the lamps and see further pictures here: The Jellyfish Lamp.

H/T: Frame Magazine.

The process of vacuum metallization consists of evaporating metals inside a vacuum chamber to achieve a uniform metalized layer. Numerous products are now made this way and the cutting-edge design innovation will surely increase over the next few years. Tom Dixon’s work reflects his excitement over these modern manufacturing processes and this can be seen in this globe floor lamp.

One or two of these placed on the floor in a contemporary interior will give the space a wonderfully creative and magical ambiance. Light will directed to certain parts of the room whilst the shiny copper globe will act like a mirror and reflect the contents of the location in which it is positioned. For anyone looking for ultra-modern floor lighting with manufacturing innovation behind it , then this copper shade globe floor lamp is the perfect choice.

You can buy it from here: Copper Shade Globe Floor Lamp.

Price: $585

The Hoop floor lamp can be placed in a living room, bedroom or dining room and act as both an accent light as well as a sculptural piece in its own right. When matched together with similar furnishings and contrasting color combinations, the tall white metal floor lamp will come into its own and become a permanent and necessary feature. As previous purchasers of this lamp have said, if you like contemporary white decor and home accessories, then this floor light is ideal.

You can buy this lamp from the following location: Tall White Hoop Floor Lamp.

Price: $398

The chrome design of this modern table desk light allows the lamp to be an eye-catching accent piece during both the sunlight hours and those after dark. It’s mirror-like surface reflects the objects and decor in the room and combined with the attractive design, becomes a decorative feature in itself. During the hours of darkness when the functionality of this adjustable table task lamp comes to the fore, the warmth of light, which can be both direct and diffused, contributes a conducive atmosphere for the important matters of work.

This new design from Diesel with Foscarini incorporates a variety of features including a blown glass diffuser, an in-line switch and the all important ability to be pointed in various directions when placed on a table surface. The light can even be pointed upwards towards the ceiling when a more ambient lighting effect is desired and also looks as equally good when positioned on the floor, perhaps as a temporary lighting source for a presentation or special decorative feature such as a large vase.

It’s inevitable that a creation such as the Glas Adjustable Table Task Lamp will be a product which lasts for decades both in function and form. Whenever two greats such as Foscarini and Diesel collaborate together, one knows the results are going to be positive and this adjustable table task lamp is no exception. Stylish, retro, modern, iconic and highly functional, all in one single lighting fixture.

You can buy this contemporary lamp from here: Foscarini Diesel Home Glas Adjustable Table Task Lamp.

Price: $729

The beautifully architectural design of this black Lucite table lamp with a round metal body is in many ways symbolic of the industrial and synthetic nature of the materials used in its creation. Lucite is a trade name of a more tongue-twisting scientific name for the synthetic polymer of methyl methacrylate, known fully as Poly(methyl methacrylate) or PMMA for short. It’s probably most well known by the name Perspex and is a very strong material which is used in a vast number of settings and scenarios.

Lucite is actually colorless but as can be seen from the lampshade of this table lamp, it can be tinted using other harmless substances. The result is a lamp that during the day looks black, which can add to existing or intended décor schemes, whilst at night, when turned on, exudes a warm glow that fills the room. A circular metal body with a brushed nickel finish completes the contemporary and exquisite look of the lamp. It’s literally a light fixture for every hour of the day.

You can buy this unique light from the following location: Black Lucite Table Lamp With Round Metal Body.

There’s also a choice of two other lampshade colors and these are eggshell and natural.