A Hidden Tesla Coil Wirelessly Powers This Lamp’s Interchangeable Bulbs

Based on a fun demo used at science centers across the country , theArc Lightfeatures a twain of glowing LED thermionic tube that are n’t actually connected to the lamp in any way . alternatively , tucked out of sight is a compact Tesla coil that wirelessly powers the bulbs whenever they ’re close enough .

Designed by Vedat Ulgen , the Arc Light ’s walnut wood root word is hand cut with a serial of slots designed to hold the long LED - filled tube in various view . But no matter where they ’re put , the incandescent lamp will mechanically arrive to living and burn as long as the Tesla coil cover behind the lamp is switched on .

As a lamp , its functionality might be questionable , but as a design and conversation piece , it will no doubt have your guests trying to guess how it all play without wire . It ’s up to you to let them in on the secret — or let them keep call up you ’re some kind of sorcerer .