The Natural Light (TNL) table lamp is meant to provoke a conscious recognition of our contrived relationship with natural phenomena—specifically sunlight. We crave the sun’s nourishment, but seek to obtain its benefits through manufactured facsimiles: infrared saunas, countertop herb gardens, light therapy devices, etc. Embracing our desire to bend nature to fit the self-inflicted constraints of contemporary life, TNL is a philosophical artifact intended for everyday use.