UK-based Green Spirit Creations is the latest team to try its hand at paper-based lighting solutions. Seeking out discarded materials from local shop-owners, its stylish household lamps are made from ...

German designer Johannes Kiessler has created a sleek hanging lamp which is predominantly made from cardboard. Dubbed, Numerouno, the eco-friendly lamp weighs a mere 600 g (21 oz) and features a low ...

Paper and extreme heat are never a good combination. Yet the following eight designers have made it work, creating lamps that are light, inexpensive, and less wasteful than traditional versions.

A single piece of cardboard is folded and fixed together to create this rectangular lamp by Berlin designer Johannes Kiessler. Johannes Kiessler used one flat piece of cardboard to create the ...

Chilean designer Paloma Agliati’s Plamp! lamp is a blooming pendant light made entirely of recycled, recyclable, and biodegradable cardboard. Inspired by the need to reduce packaging, Agliati designed ...

Fabulous lighting is a non-negotiable in any well-designed room. And in my opinion, the funkier and more unique it is, the better. By now we all know the best way to combat the harsh, clinical shine ...

Here at Co.Design, we believe wholeheartedly in spending our way out of the recession, especially if that money goes to talented designers. At the same time, we recognize that not everyone can afford ...

Turn cardboard into glowing art! In this DIY eco-friendly tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a hexagonal hanging lamp perfect for your ceiling, balcony, or room corner. Reusing simple cardboard sheets ...

Rice paper lamps are found in countless households worldwide. Photo: Getty Images Rice paper lamps have become indispensable in many households. Whether in children’s rooms, shared apartments, design ...