If traditional lighting puts you in a dark mood, here’s some bright news-from Tina Turner to Fallen Angels, lighting designers are finding new inspiration that puts the “fun” back into functional lighting:

Angel Falls by Terzani: Designed by Nigel Coates, a chandelier with customizable groups of hand-made crystal forms appeal to the fallen angels in all of us. Angels are illuminated from above with a halogen or LED light source. www.terzani.com

Tina by Arturo Alvarez: Inspired by Tina Turner’s voluptuous mane, the lamp creates unique movement and shadows in a room-and can be given a haircut for a custom appearance. Available in floor lamp and sconce models. www.arturo-alvarez.com

NewsLicht by Lichtlauf: Have your news and read it, too, with a paper and aluminum wall light. An LED behind the sconce creates warm white light; can be mounted on a junction box or connected by plug. www.lichtlauf.de

Sconceboard by MFEO: Reclaimed skateboard decks are repurposed to create one-of-a-kind wall sconces. Fitted with custom industrial cage lighting, the lamp is controlled by a rotary cord switch, easily accessed behind the board. www.wearemfeo.com

PK LED by Catellani & Smith: A fiberglass hemisphere that projects abstract shadows creates the effect of a large balloon splattered against the wall. Available in gold, silver, white, natural with an LED light source. www.catellanismith.com