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Jerry Kott Upcycles Wine Bottles Into Fabulous Frosted Lamps

Jerry Kott has made an art out of rejuvenating empty wine bottles with this enchanting series dubbed the Khrysalis and Kortex lamps. The light fixtures, which measure 17 inches in length, take on a stunning new finish that enhances the colored glass aesthetic … Continue reading

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Scribble Pendant Lamp Beams a Subtle Light Out from Behind 256 Pencils

Made from 256 pencils, Jennifer Huang’s Scribble Pendant Lamp is as quirky as it is stunning. A charming alternative to a regular lamp, Huang’s designs are a decorative adaptation of the everyday light fixture. Inspired by her classroom surroundings at … Continue reading

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Glowing Nourishment Lamp Feeds the Eyes with Elegant Design

Hoping to put use to the waste produced in her kitchen, Joan Lau collected all her used yakult bottles and began constructing these stunning honeycomb lamps. The plastic bottles were perforated on the bottom to accommodate a series of plastic … Continue reading

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‘Light Reading’ is a Literary Lamp Made From Recycled Books

Now that the Kindle, the iPad, and a slew of other e-readers are making paper-bound print increasingly passé, the issue of book paper waste is becoming increasingly salient. Lucy Norman’s “A Bit of Light Reading” lamp offers a stylish solution … Continue reading

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Sprout Living Lamp Doubles as a Lush Terrarium

Created for homeowners who struggle with incorporating plants into their home decor, Emily Paul’s Sprout Living Lamp offers a striking yet space-efficient lighting fixture that combines the best of both worlds. The lamp base and shade are made with found … Continue reading

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Broken Blender Rewired Into a Bright Retro Lamp

The improper disposal of e-waste can be a serious detriment to the environment and the health of humans. So instead of trashing this broken blender, Minda Merinsky transformed it into a brand new lamp with a stellar retro vibe. Re-wired so that the … Continue reading

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Fugu-Inspired Blowfish Lamp Creates Hypnotic Circles of Light

A finalist in our fabulous Bright Ideas Competition, Andrea Carvajal designed this stunning light fixture inspired by the Fugu (which is Japanese for puffer fish). Using simple materials like a fish bowl and plastic tubes, this blowfish like lamp creates … Continue reading

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Edward Chew Creates Stunning Geometric Lamps From Recycled Tetra Paks

Designer Edward Chew has created a stunning series of origami light fixtures that are made entirely from recycled Tetra Pak cartons. His intricate geometric designs are made by carefully cutting and folding strips of the material into triangular shapes, which … Continue reading

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