Top Ten Green Lighting Designs at New York Design Week 2013

<a href="http://inhabitat.com/new-york-design-week/">New York Design Week</a> may be over, but we're still digging through all of the fantastic designs we spotted from <a href="http://inhabitat.com/reclaim-x2-nyc-designers-team-up-to-create-one-off-works-with-proceeds-going-to-sandy-storm-relief/">Manhattan</a> to <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/our-favorite-green-designs-now-on-show-at-bklyn-designs/">Brooklyn</a>. This year's design exhibits showcased scores of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/led-lights/">LED-illuminated lamps,</a> proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/led-lights/">LED lighting</a> is the future, and we were hard pressed to find any energy-sucking <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/incandescent-bulbs/">incandescent bulbs</a> casting a shadow on the festivities. But which green lighting designs stood out amongst the bunch? Inhabitat's intrepid reporters were on the scene to scope out the best and the brightest of the next generation of green lighting. From a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/mooois-raimond-chandeliers-burst-with-dozens-of-tiny-led-lights/">hanging pendant lamps exploding with LEDs</a> to <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tucker-robbins-transforms-indonesian-fishing-baskets-into-beautiful-pendant-lamps/">beautiful teardrop lights</a> made from recycled Indonesian fishing baskets, check out 10 lamps that really shone bright at this year's <a href="http://inhabitat.com/new-york-design-week/">New York Design Week</a>!

<h3><a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/photos-bower-debuts-fun-flexible-magnetic-polaris-light-at-bklyn-designs/">Bower's Magnetic Lamps</a></h3> <a href="http://bowernyc.com/">Bower</a>'s geometric <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/photos-bower-debuts-fun-flexible-magnetic-polaris-light-at-bklyn-designs/">Polaris Lamp</a> is made from faceted pieces of scrap wood built around a LED light. A magnet concealed within allows these flexible lamps to stick to any magnetic surface - so they can easily be positioned for ambient flair or focused task lighting. <br /> <br /> <big><a href="http://bowernyc.com/">+ Bower</a></big>

<h3><a href="http://inhabitat.com/mooois-raimond-chandeliers-burst-with-dozens-of-tiny-led-lights/">Moooi's Raimond Chandelier</a></h3> These <a href="http://inhabitat.com/mooois-raimond-chandeliers-burst-with-dozens-of-tiny-led-lights/">Raimond Chandeliers</a> by <a href="http://www.moooi.com/">Moooi</a> look like constellations or fireworks in mid-bloom. Their elegant structure carries a low-voltage (safe to the touch) current to dozens of LED bulbs, eliminated the need for messy wires. <br /> <br /> <big><a href="http://www.moooi.com/">+ Moooi</a></big>

<h3><a href="http://inhabitat.com/minehearts-king-edison-chandelier-brings-a-tiny-glow-of-baroque-decadence/">Mineheart's Tiny King Edison XII Chandelier</a></h3> Want to live large in a small space? Look no further than <a href="http://www.mineheartstore.com/">Mineheart</a>'s <a href="http://inhabitat.com/minehearts-king-edison-chandelier-brings-a-tiny-glow-of-baroque-decadence/">King Edison XII Chandelier</a>, which packs plenty of gilded baroque splendor into a tiny package. The low-energy lamp is lit by a dozen tiny bulbs ensconced within a clear glass shade - which looks just a bit like a giant Edison bulb. <br /> <br /> <big><a href="http://www.mineheartstore.com/">+ Mineheart</a></big>

<h3><a href="http://inhabitat.com/led-embedded-wallpaper-by-mestyle-is-a-fresh-take-on-interior-lighting/">Mestyle's LED-Embedded Wallpaper</a></h3> LEDs light up our lives - but we never thought we'd find these the tiny low-energy bulbs embedded within our walls! <a href="http://www.meystyle.com/">Mestyle</a> showcased a sparkling series of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/led-embedded-wallpaper-by-mestyle-is-a-fresh-take-on-interior-lighting/">LED wallpapers</a> at <a href="http://inhabitat.com/icff/">ICFF</a> that lend an ambient glow to any interior. <br /> <br /> <big><a href="http://www.meystyle.com/">+ Mestyle</a></big>

<h3><a href="http://inhabitat.com/tucker-robbins-transforms-indonesian-fishing-baskets-into-beautiful-pendant-lamps/">Tucker Robbins' Indonesian Fishing Basket Lamps</a></h3> <a href="http://tuckerrobbins.com/">Tucker Robbins</a>'s beautiful Teardrop Lights are made of &lt;a href=&quot;<a href="http://inhabitat.com/tucker-robbins-transforms-indonesian-fishing-baskets-into-beautiful-pendant-lamps/">repurposed fishing baskets</a> handcrafted by Toraja women in Sulawesi, Indonesia. The handmade rattan baskets are lined with rice paper and give off a diffuse amber glow. <br /> <br /> <big><a href="http://tuckerrobbins.com/">Tucker Robbins</a></big>

<h3><a href="http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-wanted-design-2013/one-ring-to-rule-them-all/">David Trubridge's Ring of Fire Lamp</a></h3> No, you're not staring into the fiery eye of the Dark Lord Sauron. This year <a href="http://www.davidtrubridge.com/">David Trubridge</a> teamed up with Swarovski to create a spectacular <a href="http://inhabitat.com/the-best-green-designs-from-wanted-design-2013/one-ring-to-rule-them-all/">circular LED lamp</a> that is ringed by a row of sparkling crystals. <br /> <br /> <big><a href="http://www.davidtrubridge.com/">+ David Trubridge</a></big>

<h3><a href="http://inhabitat.com/moooi-unveils-brilliant-heracleum-ii-chandelier-with-led-leaves/">Moooi's Heracleum Lamp</a></h3> <a href="http://www.moooi.com/">Moooi</a>'s beautiful <a href="http://inhabitat.com/moooi-unveils-brilliant-heracleum-ii-chandelier-with-led-leaves/">Heracleum Lamps</a> burst onto the scene at <a href="http://inhabitat.com/icff/">ICFF</a>, where they captivated onlookers with delicate forms inspired by plants. Light-bearing leaves branch out from the lamp's central structure, which carries a low-voltage current to power the lamp without the need for individual wires. <br /> <br /> <big><a href="http://www.moooi.com/">+ Moooi</a></big>

<h3><a href="http://inhabitat.com/group-two-designs-led-chandelier-is-a-futuristic-interpretation-of-a-classic-light-fixture/">Group-Two Design's LED Chandelier</a></h3> <a href="http://www.group-two.com/two.swf">Group-Two Design</a>'s elegant <a href="http://inhabitat.com/group-two-designs-led-chandelier-is-a-futuristic-interpretation-of-a-classic-light-fixture/">LED Chandelier</a> updates the form of classic luminaires with twenty-first century lighting technology. Group-Two used laser cutting technology to fabricate each lamp's five arms, which branch out from a central base and light up the night with LED linear lighting strips. <br /> <br /> <big><a href="http://www.group-two.com/two.swf">+ Group-Two Design</a></big>

<h3><a href="http://inhabitat.com/adam-franks-reveal-light-projects-a-daylit-window-on-any-wall/">Adam Frank's Reveal Projector Lamp</a></h3> Not everyone is lucky enough to have daylit interiors with expansive windows - which is why this <a href="http://inhabitat.com/adam-franks-reveal-light-projects-a-daylit-window-on-any-wall/">"Reveal" projector light</a> by <a href="http://adamfrank.com/">Adam Frank</a> is so brilliant. This diminutive project lights up any blank wall with a virtual window - complete with shadowy foliage that appears to sway with passing breezes. <br /> <br /> <big><a href="http://adamfrank.com/">+ Adam Frank</a></big>

<h3><a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/adam-franks-lumen-led-is-a-delightful-little-nightlight-with-big-energy-savings/">Adam Frank's Lumen LED</a></h3> At <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/bklyn-designs">BKLYN Designs</a> <a href="http://adamfrank.com/">Adam Frank</a> unveiled an <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/adam-franks-lumen-led-is-a-delightful-little-nightlight-with-big-energy-savings/">LED update to his Lumen nightlight</a>, which casts the form of a towering tree upon nearby walls. This enchanting lamp shows that even small low-energy lights can have a big impact! <br /> <br /> <big><a href="http://adamfrank.com/">+ Adam Frank</a></big>