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I’ve always been fascinated by the quiet genius of nature, especially bees and their perfectly efficient hexagons. That little spark of inspiration led me to create this: the Hexlight Table Lamp. It’s a compact, stylish piece meant for your nightstand or desk—simple to print, and even more fun to admire once it’s lit up.

The lampshade rocks a bold hex pattern that diffuses light beautifully, while the base uses a tripod geometry that’s both sleek and sturdy. The best part? The whole design prints without any supports. It took a few tries to get the angles just right, but now it’s good to go straight off the bed.

There’s a hidden channel running through one leg of the tripod to cleanly route your power cable—no messy wires here. Plus, the socket holder is designed with a bit of play, so it can grip different bulb socket sizes securely. It’s a nice little bit of flexibility if you’ve got various sockets lying around.

What You’ll Need

• An A19 bulb works, but I recommend using a smaller one for the best look and fit.

Filament Used

• Feel free to experiment, but something with good light diffusion works great for the shade. Matte or textured for the base adds a nice contrast.

Printing Tips

• No supports needed!
• If your slicer gets cranky about the geometry, try using the Arachne engine—it handles the curves like a champ.

A 3MF file with ideal settings is included in the upload.

Hope this little lamp brightens up your space like it did mine! If you end up customizing the shade or remixing the base, I’d love to see it—this is just the first in a series of designs I’ve got brewing.