Lampara Cohete

A stubby pulp-era rocket, the kind drawn on the cover of a 1950s space serial: tapered nose cone, a swelling body and swept tail fins that double as the legs it stands on. The Spanish name says exactly what it is, a rocket turned into a lamp, and the design treats the light as part of the ornament rather than something to be hidden behind a shade. It belongs on a child's bedroom shelf, a landing, or a desk in a study where a bit of retro-futurism is welcome. Even unlit it works as a piece of sculpture, which is the mark of a decent novelty lamp, and the silhouette is strong enough to be recognised across a room. A three-file household download for makers who like functional objects with a story attached.