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Seems like something you could make for a couple of bucks -- not to say it looks cheap, I LOVE and would love to try this myself. Find a similarly shaped vase at a thrift store (maybe a hard thing to do....), figure out a way to get a hole in the bottom (also probably not too simple) and voila!

Anyone know how to do that second step?

For DIY - the shape reminds me of a trifle bowl

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/4636387/index.cfm?clg=92&bnrid=3212501&cm_ven=Shopping&cm_cat=NexTag&cm_pla=default&cm_ite=default

Oooh, that is a cool fixture.

I'm working on a DIY project to mimic this look. I got a pendant lamp in the as-is section of Ikea that has a really simple metal "base" - and it has an screw-on attachment that holds a shade. I've been on the look-out for an acrylic bowl that I can cut a hole in and use as a shade.

smaller and a different shape but similar:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/lighting/bulb-lamps-by-sofie-refer-048767

weird -- my comment didn't post so i'll try again:

smaller and a different shape but similar idea:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/lighting/bulb-lamps-by-sofie-refer-048767

Lamp wiring kit and a trifle bowl.

That's a pretty unique light fixture - You're not going to find something like that off a shelf someplace...

...so why not get creative and do a DIY?

Get some gallon wine jugs and use a glass-cutting tool to slice off the bottom - then use a light kit to wire it up and hang it from the ceiling.

http://www.homebrewit.com/aisle/3030

a bunch more:
http://www.remodelista.com/2007/12/11/10-easy-pieces-glass-pendant-lights/

Apparently drilling into glass can be done like this:

"It is possible to drill a hole in glass. They make a bit for this. It looks like a masonary bit (drill with an insert at the end). You should use putty to form a dam around where you want to drill and fill it with rubbing alcohol and a little salt. This cools the bit and adds an abrasive. There is always the chance that you will hit a void in the glass and it will break or shatter. Wear eye and body protection while doing this. Good luck." (from doityourself.com)

And I also found this on design*sponge while doing a bit of research on this project -- which I'm getting super excited about! -- http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/06/diy-project-whitneys-mason-jar-lights.html

The trifle bowl is the perfect shape, I wonder if we could find it with the cool tinted green color...

posts not showing up, hmmm

here are a few more:
http://www.remodelista.com/2007/12/11/10-easy-pieces-glass-pendant-lights/

One near the same shape:

http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/luigi-bormioli-trifle-bowl-with-lid-fruit-trifle-recipe-dessert.html

3rd time trying to post this -- hey AT, what's going on?

http://www.remodelista.com/2007/12/11/10-easy-pieces-glass-pendant-lights/

all you have to do is go to your local lamp shop and they will drill the hole and do the wiring for a reasonable fee... should be way less than a $100.

Maybe you could make this into a pendant?

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=4640&f=29110

Yes, it is possible to drill through glass...

...but not through the stem of a trifle bowl.

this fixture at http://www.ameico.com/acquatinta3_large.jpg
is at a great price point. they also do various shades and sizes

this there is also a version done by Jamie young that retails around $300

these and many other options available through Light Me Up in San Francisco

Have you looked at IKEA's PS.
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/75560_PE193944_S4.jpg

Looks so much like my glass cake dome.

The other versions of the Acquatinta light are on sale at Y lighting (have you seen them?)

http://www.ylighting.com/amc-ml-acquatinta.html

They are still expensive, but a bit cheaper, if you are mostly in love with the shape. (you have my sympathy because I have long admired this light -- it is very beautiful. And Michele de Lucchi is one of the top living lighting designers in the world -- he's responsible for the Tolomeo, amongst many others)

If you are in love with the glass dome aspect, the best source of an alternative is the list of 10 glass domes from Remodelista, as posted by campari.

Have never seen a green glass one like this is (the genius of de Lucchi). It is a very special piece!

check this out:
http://www.helena-elegance.com/michele-de-lucchi-acquatinta-pendant-lamp.html
Michele de Lucchi Acquatinta Pendant Lamp $169.99
Subtotal: $169.99
Shipping: $50.00
Total: $219.99

Stick your own damn lightbulb in a cake pedestal cover?

Pottery Barn: $99

http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p5823/index.cfm?pkey=cpendants

if you are planning a diy project - try a cake stand cover. if you can find a glass store nearby, ask them to open a large enuf hole for the wiring element.

the only problem with this wud be the heat. dunno abt the lamp pix'd above, but the glass on the diy will likely get very hot - in which case, if you have kids or are tall, might consider hanging it high or just paying the price for the actual lamp. small price to pay for safety.

also... can be found for $630 (free shipping) at: YLighting.com

DO NOT BUY from Helena-Elegance.com and Marcus Leung as another poster mentioned this website. You will be swindled. Instead of receiving the item you purchased, youll instead received an envelope!

Here is their contact information:
Name: univ0301
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