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Remake a Space With a Sculptural Chandelier
See which one of these dramatic light fixtures best shows off your unique style
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I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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A chandelier is a key opportunity to make a big design statement. While traditional shapes and materials are still fantastic options, there are many unexpected options available that will show off your unique style.
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This stunning chandelier is crafted of coconut shells, and adds a beautiful natural element to the room.
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Pairs of wings turn the bulbs on this chandelier into whimsical modern birdies.
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| A range of sculptural silk fixtures from Aqua Creations are functional works of art. |
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The 14 series by Bocci adds magical droplets to this contemporary staircase.
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Here's a closer look at the Bocci chandelier.
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| This light makes you the sculptor. The mesh-colored globes will be hanging straight down when you purchase it; you can then bend them, twist them and turn them into any shape you like. |
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This spiral fixture can be experienced overhead, adjacently and from below thanks to its clever placement in this stairwell.
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This fixture takes the expected lines of a chandelier and exaggerates them, creating a big impact in this dining room.
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by Marc B. Spector
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| Today's Sputnik chandeliers have taken a retro shape and brought it up to date. |
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| This spidery modern chandelier makes a big impact in this minimalist space. When you have a space that's this open with a high ceiling, you need to have a fixture that will stand up to the scale of the room. |
by Shirley Meisels
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This orb chandelier adds fun geometry and glitz to this eat-in kitchen.
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| The cascading bubbles on this chandelier add big drama and are a great choice for a high ceiling. |
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A trio of delicate Italian fixtures make an impact with their shapes without overwhelming the space.
| Logico Lamps float like glowing clouds. |
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This eclectic chandelier took a traditional crystal chandelier silhouette and crafted it out of whimsical, bubble-like balls.
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by Tatiana Takaeva
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| Once you've gained some confidence with chandelier choices, take your newfound sculptural eye to other kinds of lighting around your home. Here, a grid of lights on the ceiling becomes a field of glowing icicles. |
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| You can determine how high or low to hang your pendant lights and how far apart to place them. Try finding the right rhythm with a series of pendants, like these handblown modern glass beauties from Niche Modern. |
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Moving on to Sculptural Lighting 201, create your own chandelier-like arrangement with a group of fabric pendants. These are all by Aqua Creations.
Browse: Find a chandelier
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Browse: Find a chandelier
Related: They're Electrifying: Chic and Colorful Lights
Modernize Your Chandelier With a Shade
Dramatic Lighting for Low Ceilings
Modern Icons: Nelson Pendant Lights
Ideabook updated on Dec. 11, 2011.
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It describes that fixture very well.
Also, the one bubble type one that followed was very reminiscent of a balloon sculpture to me. Like a balloon poodle or bear from a child's birthday party.