Trend Spy: Wire

The nutty contraption shown above is a lamp, and while it's not quite our style, it made us realize how many wire designs we've seen lately. Wire pieces have such a strong structural presence, which creates negative space and optical illusions. They invariably add a lot of movement and dynamism to a room.

Wire is also extremely versatile, with styles that evoke vintage French country to super-industrial chic. And, as any mid-century modern fan will tell you, gorgeous wire furniture styles are American classics.
Above: Chateau lamp @ Anthropologie, $1,598
Lighting
1. Songbird chandelier @ Anthropologie, $798; 2. North loop pendant @ Sundance, $195. 3. Roost workshop cage lamps @ Velocity, $143 4. Wire pendants @ Deadgood, via Dezeen. Wire accent lamp @ Target, $30. 6. Spun taper candlesticks @ Anthropologie, $ 8. 7. Wire table lamps @ Deadgood. 8. Iron taper candlesticks @ Anthropologie, $18.

Miscellany
1. Urn @ Layla Grace, $46; 2. Leapfrog sculpture @ Paul Allen Sculpture; 3. Aviary castle @ Anthropologie, $298; 4. Big Ben @ AIA Bookstore, $45; 5. Knit pears by Yoola @ Etsy, $65. 6. Rooster @ FCL Style, $45; 8. Ferris wheel @ Anthropologie, $228

Furniture

1. Platner armchair @ DWR, $2,454; 2. Tatu table @ Design Public, $550; 3. Bertoia diamond lounge chair @ Zwello, $909; 4. Smallwire coffee table @ Unica Home, $1,026; 5. Noguchi rocking stool @ Velocity, $905; 6. Viable London shelves via Moco Loco.

Storage
1. 9-cube wall shelf @ cb2, $90; 2. Red-rimmed basket @ Wisteria, $79; 3. Office gear @ West Elm, from $20 ; 4. Tall storage unit @ Sundance, $395 ; 5. Marli fruit basket @ Alessi, $158 ; 6. Three-tiered stand @ Pottery Barn, $59.