Top 10 3D Printed Lamps Shaping the Future of Design
3D printing is transforming the world of lighting design. Once seen as experimental, it is now a practical tool for creating complex shapes, reducing waste and enabling sustainable, on-demand production. From organic, nature-inspired forms to lamps made from recycled or bio-based materials, additive manufacturing is expanding what is possible in both form and function. In this ranking, we highlight ten of the most innovative 3D printed lamps and lighting designs. Each was selected for its design approach, choice of materials, printing process and visual impact. Together, they show how 3D printing continues to illuminate new directions for the lighting industry.
Lily.MGX Lamp by Janne Kyttänen
The Lily.MGX lamp by Finnish designer Janne Kyttänen is one of the earliest examples of 3D printed lighting. Inspired by the natural form of a lily, it showcases the geometric freedom made possible through digital design and selective laser sintering. The lamp won the Red Dot Design Award in 2005 and has been displayed in museums worldwide. It is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. Nearly twenty years later, the Lily.MGX remains a symbol of how 3D printing began to transform lighting into a sculptural art form.
Lily.MGX Lamp by Janne Kyttänen (Photo credit: Dezeen)
Soft Serve Lamp by Crème Atelier
Sweeten up your space with the award-winning Soft Serve Lamp by Crème Atelier. Based in Stockholm, the studio was founded from a shared love of design and sustainability. Each lamp is printed using eco-friendly materials, including rPLA made from corn starch and recycled food packaging, and rPETG derived from post-consumer plastic waste. Every piece is printed to order, avoiding mass production and reducing waste. Inspired by soft serve ice cream, the swirl-shaped design shows how 3D printing enables playful, tactile forms while supporting a small-scale, sustainable approach to manufacturing.
Soft Serve Floor Lamp by Crème Atelier (Photo credit: Crème Atelier)
Kosha Lamp by Sonogo
Sonogo is more than a 3d printed lamp company. It is the story of a designer turning a personal passion into a movement for sustainable living. Founded in Singapore by a young creator with a single 3D printer, Sonogo began as a late-night experiment. Each lamp is now designed, printed, and finished by hand, reflecting countless hours of learning and iteration. The collection uses plant-based PLA made from corn starch and sugarcane, offering a biodegradable, eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. With over a thousand lamps sold, Sonogo continues to show how creativity, persistence, and 3D printing can illuminate a greener future.
Sonogo Kosha Lamp (Photo credit: Sonogo)
Bloom Lamp by Patrick Jouin
The award-winning Bloom Lamp by French designer Patrick Jouin is a defining piece in the evolution of 3D printed lighting. Produced in a single piece using selective laser sintering, its delicate petals open and close like a lotus flower, modulating the intensity of light. The design highlights the precision and complexity achievable through additive manufacturing and remains one of the most celebrated examples of digital craftsmanship in lighting.
Bloom Lamp by Patrick Jouin (Photo credit: Patrick Jouin)
Coil Collection by LightArt
From waste to watts, US-based LightArt is redefining large-scale commercial lighting through 3D printing. Its Coil Collection transforms recycled ocean plastic and plant-based resin into pendants, sconces, and table lamps with a soft, translucent finish. Each piece is available in three color-ways made from ocean-bound and nearshore plastic, collected from coastlines, rivers, and waterways before reaching the ocean. The reclaimed material is supplied by Oceanworks, one of the world’s leading plastic action platforms, and retains the color of its original source, from fishing nets to single-use bottles. Every year, eight million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean, a fact that inspired LightArt to design with purpose. By embracing the challenges of recycled materials, the team has created lighting that is both sustainable and striking, proving how additive manufacturing can turn waste into wonder.
Coil Collection Pendant Lamps by LightArt (Photo credit: LightArt)
Bag Table Lamp by Gantri x Tombogo
The California maker of sustainable 3D-printed lights, Gantri, debuted this bag—sorry, lamp—at Paris Fashion Week with designer Tombogo. The piece reimagines portable lighting through the lens of fashion, blurring the line between home décor and haute couture. Shaped like a designer purse, the lamp glows with soft, ambient light and a healthy dose of personality. 3D printed in Gantri’s signature plant-based polymer, it embodies the brand’s commitment to sustainable, design-driven lighting. This handbag lamp proves that additive manufacturing can be functional and fashionable.
Bag Table Light by Gantri x Tombogo (Photo credit: Gantri)
Ohmie Lamp by Krill Design
Imagine a world without waste, where every object begins a new life instead of ending in landfill. The Ohmie Lamp brings that vision to life, transforming Sicilian orange peels from waste into warm, sculptural light. Designed by Krill Design, it blends natural texture with the precision of 3D printing. The material combines dried orange peel powder with a biodegradable polymer to create a strong, printable filament. Fully compostable at the end of its life, Ohmie shows how circular design can turn local resources into something lasting and beautiful.
Ohmie Lamp Krill Design (Photo credits: Krill Design)
Orgue Lamp by Argot Studio
From its studio in Paris, Argot Studio explores the intersection of design, material, and sustainability. The Orgue Lamp, part of its bio-sourced collection, is printed in locally sourced, non-toxic PLA made from corn starch. Each lamp takes around eight hours to print before being finished by hand. Clean yet organic, its sculptural form is inspired by natural rock formations. The design reflects Argot Studio’s slow manufacturing philosophy, where sustainable materials and thoughtful production bring warmth to minimalist design.
Argot Studio’s Orgue Lamp (Photo credit: Argot Studio)
Table Lamps by Terra Labs
From its workshop in California, Terra Labs designs and 3D prints lamps that bring warmth, comfort, and calm to modern spaces. Founded by designer Fernando Silva, the studio began in a small garage with one 3D printer and a dream to create softer, more inviting light. Each lamp is made to order using plant-based PLA and printed with minimal waste. The studio’s colorful, organic designs blend digital precision with handmade charm and have even appeared on the Grammy stage. Guided by a philosophy of sustainability and repairability, Terra Labs shows how technology and craftsmanship can work together to make the world a little cozier.
Terra Labs Table lamp at the Grammy’s (Photo credit: Juliana Bernstein)
Mellow Lamp by Dehgraf
Based in Zurich, Dehgraf combines design and material research to create sculptural lamps focused on sustainability. The Mellow Lamp is printed from eco-friendly bioplastic made from renewable resources like corn starch and sugarcane. Its smooth, bubble-like form balances structure and softness, serving as both a sculptural object and a calming source of light. Each piece is printed to order, reducing waste and supporting a slower, more mindful approach to design.
Mellow Lamp by Dehgraf (Photo credit: Dehgraf)
From early design icons to emerging studios, these lamps show how 3D printing continues to push lighting design forward. Whether through new materials, sustainable production or bold creative forms, additive manufacturing is changing how designers think about light itself. As the technology evolves, so too will the ways it can shape our spaces, one printed layer at a time.
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*Cover photo credits : Creme Atelier, Gantri, and Terra Lab
