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Sleeping Beauty Chandelier by Nadine Sterk

The beauty of this chandelier is that it is actually a knitting machine — when the lamp is turned on, it knits its own lampshade. ...

DIY Lighting Inspiration from Studio Mesila

Studio Mesila is a Tel-Aviv based design collective that specializes in sustainable design and creative reuse of materials. Their lamps use buttons, ribbons, leather, woodscrap and clothespins to dr...

Working With a Large Chandelier?
Good Questions

Q: I just bought an apartment and will be moving in next month. The living room/dining room is almost square and there's a beautiful antique large crystal chandelier in the center of the room. While ...

Hot or Not? Cluster Chandelier by James Plumb

Design duo James Plumb created this chandelier of many mismatched lampshades in vintage fabrics. The lamps are suspended by hand-dyed silk flex. Do you like the effect? Survey below the jump....

Constellation Chandelier by Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn
Design Showcase 2009

Materials: LEDs, Copper, Circuit Boards Price Point: $6,000 "The Constellation chandelier blooms with excitement. Like a bouquet of many tiny flowers, its lights settle across space like a star sh...

Lighting that Showcases Exposed Bulbs

Although my mother might disagree, I think there's something alluring about exposed lightbulbs. Fabric lampshades, especially on small fixtures, can feel fussy, and plastic fake-wax candles with fla...

Source for Similar Blue Chandelier?
Good Questions

Q: I am desperately trying to find a blue chandelier similar to the one in the picture for my bedroom. I've tried 1stdibs and ABC Carpet. Any other recommendations? Thanks. Sent by Kate...

How To: Custom Light Fixture
Bonnie's February Jumpstart Project 2009

To Jumpstart Page Info and All Entries Title: Converting Plug-in Pendants to Custom Chandelier Name: Bonnie McKernan Time: A weekend Cost: about $60 Bonnie used a grouping of inexpensive IKEA ligh...

Chandeliers as Bedside Lamps

We inherited a small chandelier from a dear friend who was remodeling (one man's trash...!). We've been debating where to hang it when we noticed photos of chandeliers standing in for bedside lamps....

Chandelier Creative: Home Decor Inspiration at the Office
New York Magazine 2.22.09

click thumbnails for larger pics In the new New York Magazine, Wendy Goodman shows us the NoHo offices of Richard Christiansen's advertising agency — Chandelier Creative. Christiansen has fille...

How to: Make a Bubble Chandelier
by Jean Pelle for ReadyMade

We've blogged about Jean Pelle's beautiful designs before — we love her work. This time, she's teamed up with ReadyMade magazine to create a light fixture that can be easily replicated at hom...

Kurrency Money Light by Stuart Karten

We don't really know what to think about decorating with money. A money Christmas tree one day, and a chandelier the next? But if you don't trust the banks, and you're looking for a money storage op...

Vintage Jewelry Chandelier by Floto+Warner

Second-hand costume jewelry was not just the inspiration for this chandelier; it's actually made almost entirely of old jewels. Using cast-off necklaces, bracelets and brooches, "Pendant Light" (get...

Hot or Not? Chiquita Banana Chandelier by Anneke Jacobs

Made from ten discarded banana boxes, the Chiquita Banana Cardboard Chandelier is a kitschy experiment in creative reuse by Dutch designer Anneke Jakobs. Tell us what you think... ...

Good Questions: Sourcing a Similar Chandelier?

Dear ATNY - I'm trying to figure out how I can track down this incredible chandelier from September's Metropolitan Home. I'm thinking it might be vintage, but not entirely sure. Any pointers? (Note: ...

Hot or Not? Spaghetti Chandelier by Zinoo Park

The haphazard Spaghetti Chandelier from Korean designer Zinoo Park uses a powder-coated wire bowl and a tangle of industrial red wires... ...

Good Questions: What Is This Chandelier?

Irina is asking for help: "I love this chandelier - it is perfect for my kitchen. Can anyone tell me who makes it or where I can find it??? Thanks, Irina" (Note: Include a pic of your problem and you...

Good Questions: How Should I Paint This Chandelier?

Justine sent us an email: "Hello friendly AT'ers... I am very much interested in this chandelier but I would like to paint the gold metal parts, (or at least some of them, such as the base and the st...

A Big, Green Chandelier?
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes

Re-nest reader Kristin is looking to replace this chandelier in her entry. She wants it to be green, and able to use CFLs. Our first idea was paper lanterns. Other readers have suggested grouping...

Edison Chandelier from Pottery Barn

The new Edison Chandelier caught our eye immediately. The unique form of draping cords and vintage-styled bulbs combines the popularity of Edison Bulbs with a modern chandelier — like a relaxed ve...

Octopus Chandeliers from Autoban by De La Espada

Autoban's Octopus Chandeliers from 2005 have become part of the Autoban by De La Espada collection. The modern and utilitarian appeal of Autobahn's Octopus Chandeliers is immediately apparent. Balan...

Pandelier: Frying Pan Chandelier

This one-of-a-kind chandelier graces the entrance to San Antonio's new branch of the Culinary Institute of America. The new Center for Foods of the Americas (that's what the CFA stands for) was foun...

AT Email: DIY Big, Beautiful Paper Globe Chandelier - 2.26.08

February 26, 2008 AFTER If you have an idle half day at home, want to primp up your lighting situation and also create a really dramatic event in any room, this is for you. I did this in U...

NYT: Death and Decorating, Coffee Tables & Chandeliers
House & Home Roundup 1.17.08

In Death and Decorating, Amy Redford (daughter of Robert), talks about her direction of “The Guitar.” The film tells the story of a woman who, when given two months to live, moves into a huge l...

NYT: Currents
House & Home Roundup 12.20.07

South African textile designer Ronel Jordaan's recycled-wood benches with elaborate felt cushions will soon be available at twenty Anthropologie stores (two designs per store). The felting business...

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