Hotel Royal Pendant by Arne Jacobsen

Sometimes the simplest things are the best. This Hotel Royal Pendant light is a prime example. Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for the snack bar at the SAS Royal Hotel, it's essentially just four pieces of plexi around a bulb...

We suppose if you're crafty with a saw and some plexi sheets, you could easily re-create your own with a cord kit (has anyone done this? we'd love to see pics!) If not, you could order one via Scandinavian Design Center for $314.55. (We are loving the sexy smoked plexi and chrome...)