There's DIY and then there's this — a pendant lamp made almost entirely of paper clips. Designed by Gary Ponzo for Metropolitain Home's 'Californication' showcase house, it's quite the showstopper (close-up after the jump).
We like the rounded, geometric overall shape and pattern detail, as well as the mercury-tipped lightbulb to prevent it from being too bare.
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Comments (28)
really, really cool!........
that is ridiculous(ly awesome).
Very Cool, but I would hate to be the poor guy putting it together.
that shadow it makes is beautiful too
I love it.
What is the colorful column in the corner?
Oh my god! It is books. I really am in love.
insanely cool.
That blue highbacked chair by the fireplace is great!
That is beautiful!
I want that book column - really want.
How stunning! And love the blue ceiling, too.
Hats. Officially. Off.
OMG I love it and its perfect for the light fixture situation i have going on in the apartment. I'd be happy to DIY but need a real close up or some instructions or some idea of whats happening with the clips there. anyone???
Wow. I am impressed. And the shadow it makes is so cool.
OMG quit it with the "we"
There are so many good things going on in this room. Love it.
huh? I'm not feeling it..
Wow. You could probably DIY that couldn't you? I mean look at that! Tres Magnifique!
We don't like you, zap.
But We love this pendant!
We like the pendant but we're on the fence about the room in general. But what is the column in the corner? Someone called it a "book column" but I'm having trouble seeing that. Anyone know?
OK, I went to the site and saw the close up. It is indeed books. My apology for doubting!
I am sorry but that room is just trying way too hard. That lounge chair, that art and desk is giving me bad 80's condo flashbacks and I love blue but even that feels outdated.
Not liking the light fixture, what a mess to dust.
INSTRUCTABLE!!! For the love of god, someone do an INSTRUCTABLE FOR THAT PAPERCLIP CHANDELIER!!!
Nifty!
Wish I'd thought of that first!
Wow. Wow. Wow.
As a librarian, I really HATE the book column though. Admittedly, lots of older books are junk nobody wants to read, but the implication of books as building blocks without intrinsic value is upsetting!
(Still, if you want to make one, just ask any library about what happens to their withdrawls. Ours go to a book sale, but the ones that aren't likely to sell go to a dumpster which we pay to have recycled. They could be yours!)
Nice! Now, if only I were to break my leg or something and have to stay in bed for a few weeks, I could totally whip one up!
We design paper clip chandeliers. Check it out at www.redesigntechnologies.blogspot.com