Torafu Architects suspend bubbly balloons of light for Tokyo installation
Illuminated glass droplets full of bubbles appear to fall from the ceiling in this installation by Japanese studio Torafu Architects (+ slideshow). More
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Versatile lamp by Tuomas Auvinen wins Muuto Talent Award
A lamp by Finnish designer Tuomas Auvinen that fits neatly into the edges of a room has won the Muuto Talent Award 2014 for students. More
Species of Illumination interactive lights go in search of humans and dark spots
These autonomous lamps by Dutch designer Bob de Graaf seek out human companions then follow them around, and go in search of the darkest spots in the house ( + movie). More
Haim Evgi crafts wooden balanced-arm TZAP lamps
Israeli designer Haim Evgi has created versions of Anglepoise lamps in solid oak using traditional carpentry techniques. More
Menu begins production of cloche-shaped lamps by Grethe Meyer
Danish furniture brand Menu has started producing cloche-shaped pendant lamps first sketched by late designer Grethe Meyer. More
Flower-shaped lamp that blooms at night by Constantin Bolimond
This pendant lamp based on a flower by Belarussian designer Constantin Bolimond would open and illuminate when it senses low light. More
Lamp modelled on an owl's eye by Jun Yasumoto for Ligne Roset
Maison&Objet 2014: this flat circular lamp by Japanese designer Jun Yasumoto was designed to resemble an owl's wide eyes at night. More
Lamp made from model glider materials by Studio Daniel for Odesi
Dutch designer Daniel Hulsbergen created this intricate lamp from materials similar to those he used as a child to make model gliders. More
Roderick Vos designs combined plant pots, lighting and power sockets
These hanging plant pots by Dutch designer Roderick Vos incorporate overhead lighting and plug sockets for a space-saving approach to adding greenery to the office. More
Nendo, Starck and more reinterpret Kartell's Bourgie lamp
Maison&Objet 2014: designers including Philippe Starck, Patricia Urquiola and Nendo have reinterpreted the Bourgie table lamp produced by Italian plastic brand Kartell to mark the design's tenth anniversary. More
Note Design Studio extends Silo lamp collection for Zero
Stockholm 2014: Swedish collective Note Design Studio has added a floor lamp and triple pendant design to its collection based on grain silos for lighting brand Zero. More
Folkform's Skyline lamp now produced by Örsjö Belysning
Stockholm 2014: Swedish studio Folkform has designed a lamp based on the Stockholm skyline. More
Analysing shoppers' brains waves will lead to "a new era of shop lighting"
News: Austrian lighting brand Zumtobel has conducted the first ever laboratory study into how shoppers respond to different lighting scenarios and claims the results of its research will help retailers improve the way customers perceive their products. More
Fondue lamp shaped like a cheese-melting pot by Luca Nichetto
Stockholm 2014: Italian designer Luca Nichetto has produced a lamp based on a cheese fondue pot for Swedish firm David Design. More
TAF designs light shaped like a poster tube for Zero
Stockholm 2014: architecture studio TAF has designed a light that resembles a poster tube for Swedish brand Zero. More
3D-printed Dazzle lamps by Corneel Cannaerts reveal colourful interiors
Once illuminated, these faceted grey 3D-printed lamps reveal colourful interiors derived from everyday images (+ slideshow). More
Claesson Koivisto Rune extends its W131aluminium lighting range for Wästberg
Stockholm 2014: design and architecture studio Claesson Koivisto Rune has extended its range of W131 lighting for Swedish brand Wästberg to include table and floor lamps. More
Front designs misted-up Fog lamps for Zero
Stockholm 2014: Swedish studio Front presents spherical glass lamps that appear to be steamed up at the Stockholm Furniture Fair and Northern Light Fair, which opens today. More
3D-printed shades diffuse light from Afillia lamps by Alessandro Zambelli for .exnovo
Maison&Object 2014: perforated 3D-printed shades diffuse the glow from lamps in this collection by Italian designer Alessandro Zambelli. More
Pieke Bergmans' blown-plastic VAPOR lighting "grows like a plant or animal"
Dezeen and MINI World Tour: Amsterdam designer Pieke Bergmans explains that she used a process similar to glass blowing to create the plastic lighting she exhibited during Dutch Design Week 2013 in Eindhoven. More