Cassette Tape Lamps, More Useful Than An 8-Track

Need some more decor to match your DJ coffee and side tables? Consider “Cassette’s Not Dead,” a box lamp that filters light through the spools and translucent plastics of cassette tapes. Designer Vanessa Moreno found that the music format of the 80s has surprising value today, tying the tapes together with plastic and stuffing a light source inside. She encourages changing out the source material for your favorites or even listening to the included cassettes — if you’ve got a tape deck lying around. For those who aren’t interested, but are feeling generous, Moreno accepts tape donations, which go towards her dream of building an entire furniture line from the dated media. Otherwise, it’s 25 euros to 225 euros ($35 – $317), depending on model. [Ooomydesign via Inhabitat]