Gorgeous Energy-Absorbing Trap Light Never Needs to be Plugged In

Today Gionata Gatto and Mike Thompson unveiled a gorgeous new <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/lighting">pendant lamp</a> at the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/milan-furniture-fair">Milan Furniture Fair</a> that is completely powered by light energy absorbed from ambient sources. Dubbed the <a href="http://www.traplightsaveenergy.com/">'Trap Light'</a>, the cord- and battery-free lamp utilizes special photoluminescent pigments to scavenge "waste energy" from surrounding light sources such as CFL and LED bulbs. At night, the lamp springs to life with a soft, ambient glow.

Completely cord and battery free, the Trap Light utilizes special pigments to absorb "waste energy" from other light sources.

Waste energy is absorbed from surrounding light sources to power the Trap Light.

More commonly known as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photoluminescence">photoluminesence</a>, the process employs a substance that is able to absorb energy and then gradually release it as light.

A thirty minute ‘charge’ of recycled light from a traditional incandescent or <a href="http://inhabitat.com/modern-led-wat-lamp-powered-by-life-giving-water/">LED </a>light bulb provides up to eight hours of clean, green lighting.

The body of each lamp has been formed using the Murano glass blowing technique.

The close, hands-on approach allows the designers to embed photoluminescent pigments directly into the glass body of the lamp with ease.

The lamps are made with very close attention to detail by the two designers.

If you're in<a href="http://inhabitat.com/milan-furniture-fair"> Milan</a> this week, be sure to swing by the Spazio Rossana Orlandi to get a first-hand look at this stunning design.

Mold of the lamp.

Pouring the lamps.

Top enclosure.

Lamps in the kiln.

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