The Challenge

The goal was to produce a modern, decorative lighting fixture that felt like a premium retail product while incorporating modern "Smart Home" functionality. Creating a lamp via 3D printing requires a careful balance of material properties: the base must be sturdy and visually striking, while the shade must be thin enough to diffuse light without showing unsightly internal structures.

The Solution

For this build, an open-source organic geometry was selected and adapted to house standard E26/E27 socket hardware sourced from Amazon. The base was printed in a Metallic PLA, giving the lamp a weighted, industrial-luxe aesthetic that hides layer lines effectively.

The shade was printed using Vase Mode (Spiralize Outer Contour) in Transparent PETG. This specific printing technique allows for a single, continuous extrusion with no "seams," resulting in a perfectly uniform light diffusion. To ensure the longevity of the PLA base, the lamp was paired with a cool-running Smart LED bulb, allowing the user to integrate the fixture into home automation systems like Alexa or Google Home for voice and schedule-controlled lighting.

Key Features

Materials: Metallic PLA (Base) and Transparent PETG (Shade)
Print Method: FDM (Vase Mode utilized for the shade)
Hardware Integration: Integrated standard AC socket and cord assembly
Smart Features: Compatible with Smart LED bulbs for IoT home integration
Design Type: Open-source model adaptation
Aesthetic: High-diffusion, seam-free lampshade with a weighted metallic base

The Result

The final piece serves as a fully functional, professional-grade home accessory. By combining the speed of Vase Mode printing with the durability of PETG and the intelligence of a smart bulb, the project successfully transitioned from a 3D model to a daily-use appliance that fits seamlessly into a modern living space.

Smart Home Integrated Table Lamp