Gone are the days when single lightbulbs dangle from the ceiling. Today’s home lighting is much more unique—if the existence of dog lamps, digital wallpaper, and stringy chandeliers are any indication.
The increasing variety of futuristic and unique home lighting fixtures is like a constant Christmas for innovative home decorators, but for someone like myself, something that provides light is enough—no folding fixtures or firefly-inspirations necessary. Nonetheless, here is a round-up of some of the most interesting and bizarre home lighting innovations available!
44 Unique Home Lighting Fixtures
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Algorithmic Lighting
Materialise .MGX 'E-volution' Collection is Made With 3D Printers
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Digital Wallpaper
Projectors & Geometry Mapping Make Any Room a Light Show
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Mega Glitter Lights
Italian Masiero Crystal Light Fixtures Sparkle in Dazzling Colors
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Peeling Lamps
Daria Burlinska's LED Light Looks Like a Giant Sliced Onion
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Origami-Inspired Lighting
Modern Floor Lamps Mimic Traditional Japanese Paper Folding
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Aviary Lighting
The Birdhouse Lamp Infuses Any Room With Tweet Outdoor Elegance
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Savvy Solar Curtains
Some Shine Solar Energy Storage System Uses Daylight to Charge at Night
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Birdcage Lighting
Roost Hatches Some Bright Home Decor Ideas
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Sustainable LED Posters
LightCycle Uses 1 Meter of LEDs as Promotional Tool
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Root-Illuminating Flower Pots
The FlowerEYE by Olga Kalugina Looks Like Lightning in a Can
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Onion-Shaped Energy Savers
UVonion Turns Solar Energy Into UV Light
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Perforated Lighting Cabinets
'Light Box' by Studio Jo Meesters is a Bureau That Acts Like a Lamp
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Light Pulsing Bassinets
Natalie Keville's 'Bloom' Visually Displays Baby's Breathing
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Monkey Chandeliers
‘Just Not Normal' Makes a Lighting Fixture From Cheeky Critters
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Suspended Pearl Lighting
Jung Hwa Jin Creates Twisted Flourescent Fixtures
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Mobile Mood Lights
Set the Tone Using Your Phone With the Colour Therapy Lamp
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Neon Light Wallpapers
Astrid Krogh Creates a Bright Light ‘Flora' Installation
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Bird-Inspired Lighting
Japan's Yukio Hashimoto Designs the 'Moonbird' Table Lamp
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Wind-Up Bedside Lamps
Jasper Hou's 'Timer to Light' Turns Off After You Fall Asleep
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Tin Can Lighting
Adi Zaffran and David Keller's Illuminating Invention
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Pattern Projecting Lights
‘The Shining' is a Collection of City Shadowing Lamps
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Recycled Straw Lamps
Clutch Lights Reuses Old Drinking Straws
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Dismal Lighting Design
‘You Only Live Once' Lamp Brightens Our Day With a Creepy Mood
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Wooden Dog Lamps
The JamesPlumb 'Albie' Puppy Light Offers a Fetching Glow
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Tealight Lava Lamps
Mathmos 'Fireflow O1' Uses Mini Candles, Not Electricity
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Ballistic Lighting
JGreen Designs' 'Strategic Home Furnishings' Are for Gun Guys
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Morbid Lighting
Ji-youn Kim's Hangman Light is Depressing
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Hidden Night Lights
Brion Experimental's Mesa De Luz Lamp Keeps the Monsters at Bay
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Creature Lights
The Headphone Lamp Looks Like a Green Version of the Pixar Logo
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Popsicle Stick Pendant Lights
Arba by Belux Combines Modern Design and Childhood Crafts
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Light Bulb Alarms
The Philips 'Quirky' Time Alarm Clock Adds Style to Your Bedside Table
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Underwater-Inspired Illumination
Slamp's Patented Goccia Suspension Pendant Light
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Snowflake Lighting
The LED Sputnik Lamp is a Wintery Touch to Any Room
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Slinky Lights
Georgiosi Turns Retro Kids Toys into Modern Design Fixtures
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Lightbright Clothes Pin
Sungho Lee Creates LED Pin For More Than Just Laundry
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Stringy Chandeliers
Tim Baute Creates Delicate Looking Lighting Called ‘SevenUp'
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Folding Light Fixtures
Alter the Surrounding Leaves to Your Lighting Mood
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Tail-Wagging Lighting
Man's Best Friend Can Now Illuminate the Home With the Dog Lamp
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Floating Lightbulbs
Kyouei Design Creates Hanging Bulb Lanterns
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Corner-Hugging Lighting
Ji Young Shon Creates Space-Saving 'Stand 1/4' Lamps
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Car Wash-Inspired Lighting
Dervish Ceiling Fan Lamp by Philippe Malouin
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Grief Saving Illuminators
The Reel Light is Why "I Love Lamp"
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2-In-1 Lamp Heaters
The Pengtao Yu Muglight Heats Up Those Chilly Nights
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Firefly Lamps
Random Orbit from Christopher Moulder is a Play on Lovely Wildlife Lights
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Outdoor-Ready Smart String Lights
The Philips Hue 2nd Gen Festavia Has 250 Mini LEDs
Minimalist Mysterious Lamp Designs
The Auge Light Mini Offers Targeted and Ambient Illumination
Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights
The Conceptual 'Bubbles' Lighting Design by Begüm Kılınç is Playful
Illusory Multidimensional Lamps
The 'Drop Light' from SWNA Prioritizes a Shifting Perspective
Glowing Tubular Light Fixtures
The 'Array' Lighting Has an Unconventional and Subtle Form
Illusory Brick Wall Illuminators
The OG Brick Lamp Hides in Plain Sight to Illuminate After Dark
Retro-Futuristic Lighting Lines
Robert Abbey Fine Lighting Unveils a New Line at High Point Market
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Sky-Light Replicating Lighting Solutions
Nanoleaf's Sky Expansion Pack Replicates a Skylight
Customizable Smart Lights
The Govee Neon Rope Light 2 is a Flexible, Smart Lighting Solution
Spherical Solar-Powered Illuminators
The 'Tether' Indoor Lamp is Sustainably Chic
Candle-Inspired Lightbulbs
The Velaflame Replicates the Pattern of a Flickering Flame
Removable Head Portable Lamps
The Lexon Orbe Encourages a Person to Interact with It
Malleable Connected Illuminators
The Conceptual Pofu Lamp Encourages Interaction
Innovative Office Lighting Designs
Studio De Schutter Emphasizes Minimalism in Peak Ace Offices
Ethereal Space-Inspired Lamps
The 'Wormhole' Table Lamp by Will Gibbons is Meditative
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Curtain-Style Smart Lights
The Govee RGBIC Curtain Lights Achieve a Stunning Light Show
Plant-Based Table Lamps
Craighill and Gantri Release a Minimalist Plant-Based Lamp
Artistic Ribbon-Like Ceiling Lights
'The Fellas' Ceiling Light Has a Clean, Minimalist Design
Self-Expressive Custom Rope Lights
Govee's Neon Rope Light 2 is Effortlessly Personalized
Daylight-Mimicking Floor Lamps
The Brighter Floor Lamp Delivers 50,000 Lumens
Blooming Paper Lamps
The Kazuhiro Yamanaka ‘Tsubomi Paper Lamp’ Embraces Imperfect Forms
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
Dazzling Polyhedral Pendant Lights
The 'PUFF' Pendant Lights by Tom Dixon Come in Two Colors
Wooden Warm Light Collections
Lostine Adds Four Designs to the Modernism Lighting Capsule
Smoky Illumination Floor Lamps
The 'Brume' Sunset Lamp Burns Incense for Multi-Sensory Effect
Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators
The Linear Table Lamp Plays with Shadow and Light Effects
Traditional Tower-Inspired Lamps
The 'Pagoda Lamp' Takes After Pagodas for a Thoughtful Form
Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
Mixed Material Pendant Lights
The Gant Pendant Lights Show Off an Industrial Aesthetic
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Health-Focused Bedside Lamps
The Philips Hue Twilight Bedside Lamp Creates an Inviting Ambiance
Functional Illuminated Bricks
Omar Gandhi Architects Creates the OG Brick Light for Various Uses
Playful Table Lamp Designs
The Toto Lamp by Fabien Cappello for Hem Makes a Statement
Modern Marble Waste Lamps
The Sole Lamp by Hadiye Ozdemir is Luxurious and Eco-Friendly
Multifunctional Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp Provides Ambient or Targeted Light on a Desk
Tunnel-Like Wall Lamps
Nicolai Haastrup Creates the Endless Wall Lamp for Design by Us
Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs
The Anywhere-Use Lamp is Slick and Extremely Versatile
Cubic Wall-Mounted Light Panels
The IKEA JETSTRÖM Offers Bright or Ambient Illumination
Earthy Sophisticated Lighting
Carmen Nash Designs the Folk and Flora Series for Troy Lighting
Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps
The 'Nebula' Lamp from the COG Design Studio is Efficient
Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
Immersive Lighting Installations
Occhio Spotlights Innovation & Imagination with New Installation
Romantic Modern Lighting Sources
Graypants Designs the New Wick S Evening Light Source
Calming Orb Lamps
Studio Waah's Orb Lamp is Minimalist and Eye-Catching
Elegant Avian-Inspired Illuminators
The Flamingo Mini Light Features a Sleek Aesthetic
Dynamic Geometric Lighting
Moooi Introduces the Drape Light Designed by Jamie Wolfond
Portable Mushroom-Like Illuminators
The 'ICHI' Table Lamp Has a Simple, Modular Design
Exquisite Textured Pendant Lamps
Bocci’s 118 Pendant Light is Delicate, Intricate, and Elegant
Adjustable Playful Table Lamps
Flos Presents Two Sets of Lamps during Milan Design Week 2023
Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections
Sevval Kalaycikli Designs a Series of Light & Glass Tables
Blown Glass-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Gauzak Design Studio Creates the Luisa Collection of Light
Smart Home Lighting Systems
GE Lighting's Latest Fixtures are Full-Color Undercabinet Lights
Cosmic-Inspired Lamp Collections
Rollo Studio Presents the New Aureole Collection of Lighting
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Fashionable Flicker-Free Desk Lights
The SHLIGHT LED Desk Lamp Has a Fully Adjustable Design
Award-Winning Colorful Lights
Monica Pinto de Almeida's U Table Lamp is Minimalist & Eye-Cathing
Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs
Adam Tihany and Contardi Lighting Design the Air Light
Firefly-Inspired Lighting Series
Heath Ceramics Expands its Roster with a Lighting Collection
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps
The Helix Lamp by Liam de la Bedoyere Has a Playful Construction
Creative Lighting Solutions
'Moooi's' Drape Light' is Made from a 3D-Knitted Polyester
Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps
The Gingko Smart Vase Light Offers Ambient Illumination and More
Perforated LED Table Lights
Filippo Membretti and Enrico Pellizzoni Design the LUME Light
Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators
The 'Flying Lamp' Has a Wavy, Contoured Construction
Suspended Origami-Like Lighting
The Sora Light by Fung + Bedford for Frandsen is Artistic
Creation-Centric Light Exhibitions
The Head Hi Show Displays Lamps by 54 DifferentDesigners
Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs
Ross Gardam Uses Dark Disks for This Stunning Design
Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs
The baraboda Twisted Lasercut Wooden Lampshade is intricate
Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps
Jihoon Shim Designs the Half Lamp Inspired by Origami
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights
Fung + Bedford Creates the Sora Pendant Light for Frandsen
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
The Woodo Table Lamp by Mahmoud Mahroos is Charming
Subtle Smart Ceiling Lights
The Philips Hue Datura Ceiling Light Has a Minimalist Form
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Lighting-Restoring Studios
skinflint Restores Vintage Lighting for Homes, Restaurants and Shops
Illusory Modernist Light Fixtures
The Teline Collection by Kelly Wearstler Hides Components
All-In-One Festive Lighting
Govee's New Holiday Lighting Experience Evokes a Sense of Togetherness
Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps
Solenn Roch Designs the Wasaga Lamp with a Flared Look
Customizable Hexagonal Desk Lights
The Cololight Plus Hexagon Light Kit Displays a Range of Shades
Lighthouse-Inspired Portable Lamps
Patricia Perez Designs the Mouro Lamp for Case Furniture
Honeycomb-Like Sculptural Lights
Tokio Designs the New Tri Light Inspired by Japanese Architecture
Ethereal Oil Lamp Systems
The TIWA Gallery is Beautifully Lit up by A Realm of Light
Stone Waste Street Lights
The Conceptual 'Pebble' Street Light Offers Ambient Illumination
Instrument-Inspired Wall Lamps
The Louis Collection by Sara Schoenberger Honors a Jazz Musician
Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps
Karakter Designs the Lari Mini Lamp with a Soothing Theme
Dynamic Bookend Lighting Designs
Notchi Architects Designs the Stair Table Lamp for Oblure
Moon-Inspired Lighting Designs
Woodenedot's LUA Light Replicates the Cosmic Themes
Collaborative Artful Patterned Lamps
Louis Poulsen and Fendi Casa Design Five New PH Lamps
Ancient Rome-Inspired Lighting
Superlife Presents the ROMANA Light Collection with Ancient Roots
Statement Contemporary Lighting
London Design Festival Unveils the Filigrana 6 and Mark Light
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
&Tradition Designs the Portable Pivot Lamp
Sleek Structural Lighting Designs
Hania Jneid Designs the Dynamic Emotional Lab Light
Cube-Shaped Gaming Lights
Yeelight is Elevating the Lighting Market with its New Product
Ambient Aesthetically Pleasing Lights
The Pofu Lamp Adds a Calming Mood to Any Space
Contemporary Modular Floor Lamps
Città and Alex Buckman Design the Point Floor Lamp Modular
Nature-Inspired Lighting Series
The Team at LFD Official Creates the BIOMES Lighting Capsule
Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures
NORR11 Designs the Ghost Chandelier for 101 Copenhagen
Sleek Outdoor Lighting Series
GUBI Presents the Satellite Collection by Mathieu Matégot
Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions
The Banana Lamp by Gazzaladra Uses Precise 3D Scans
Streetlamp-Inspired Workstation Lamps
The Herman Miller Ode Desk Lamp Makes a Chic Statement
Multifunctional Sleek Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp is Designed with a Power Source Function
Soothing Wall-Mounted Illuminators
The Upton Wall Lights Come in Three Styles
Tubular Shadow Play Illuminators
The Flos Emi Lighting Collection Creates Beautiful Visual Effects
Sculptural Connected Floor Lamps
The IKEA PILSKOTT Smart LED Floor Lamp is Space-Saving
Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights
Waxy Design Studio Creates the Pearl Chandelier
Soft-Linear LED Lighting Capsules
Stickbulb Introduces the Pillar Collection of Lighting
Customizable Desktop Illuminators
The HILIGHT R9 Desk Lamp Has a Curved, Flicker-Free Design
Wireless Lamp Renditions
The Tom Dixon Portable Collection Features Cordless Designs
Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Atsushi Shindo Designs the Warm HAORI Light Series
Matte White Dynamic Chandeliers
Flos Presents the Elevated 2097 Chandelier in White
Removable Illuminator Lamp Designs
The Frandsen Grasp Lamps by Thomas Albertsen are Charming
Brick Puzzle Chandeliers
DallasBricks Designs the Lightweight LEGO Antique Chandelier
Synergy-Inspired Lighting Capsules
The Doppler Series of Light is Inspired by the Doppler Effect
Motion Sensor Automation Lighting
Philips Hue Launches a New Slew of Updates and Lighting
Archetypal Conical Light Designs
The Fragile Lamp by Jaume Ramírez Has a Timeless Look
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps
The Library Lamp is Reinterpreted with a Modern Flair
Bespoke Modern Lighting Systems
The Plusminus Lighting System is Made with Diez Office
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
Light-Oriented Outdoor Decor
Govee Launches a New Colorful Outdoor Light Collection
Lightning Bolt-Inspired Interior Homes
H3O Creates Dynamic Interiors for the Relámpago House
Dimmable Structural Table Lamps
Tala Designs the Mantle Lamp to Illuminate Dining Tables
Candy-Colored Glass Lighting
Curiousa Designs the Wave II Collection of Vibrant Lights
Solar System-Inspired Lighting Series
LFD Official Presents the COSMOOVAL Lamp Series
Modern Ceiling Lights Collections
Kichler Releases Its New Interior Ceiling Lights Collection
Colorful Geometric Desk Lamps
J Schatz Presents its New Range of Spot On Desk Lamps
Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps
The Fall Lamp Concept is Made to Keep Users Focused and Productive
Smart High-Lumen Light Bulbs
LIFX Introduces Two New Matter-Enabled Smart Lightbulbs
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The AUGE Minimalist Fusion Has a Three-in-One Design
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
Dumais Made Introduces the New Modern Bohemia Collection
Geometric-Shaped Wall Lighting
Maarten De Ceulaer Designs the Impulse Wall Light
Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights
Sujeet Kakad Designs the Nature Inspired Pendant Light
Lantern-Inspired Soft Lighting
The Fermob Lighting Series Creates a Soft Illuminating Glow
Shell-Like Structural Wall Lights
Articolo Studios Designed the Barnacle Wall Sconce Light
Disco Light-Replicating Illuminaries
Studio Élémentaires Creates the Flasher Light System
Outdoor Twisted Light Lanterns
iu Llong Designed the Twist Camping Lantern for Havnby
Modular Customized Lighting Systems
LaGranja Design Creates the Keops Lighting System for LedsC4
Orchestral-Themed Lighting Series
Milan Iluminación Unveils the Symphony Collection of Lights