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last year
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Good evening all,

We are looking for a new lighting fixture for the space picture below which will have a wood mid-modern table and green velvet sofa in the living room. We are considering replacing one (or both) of the 2 fixtures. We like Kare-Design bold, fun, "eclectic" style (something like this - https://www.kare.be/en/chandelier-suspension-lighting/3952-pendant-lamp-parecchi-colore-100cm-kare-design-4025621357773.html) . [sadly we are struggling to find where to buy their designs]

Any recommendations of places that offer similar styles? Would you place the "bold"/dramatic fixture over the island or the dining table?

We like this one for example - https://vakkerlight.com/collections/chandelier/products/shape-chandelier?variant=43363013460209

Any thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated!

Thank you so much!





Comments (16)

  • PRO
    last year
    last modified: last year

    IMO any new chandelier needs to be hung lower the bottom of the light 36" from the table top . I do not see much color so I am all for adding some but it needs to be aded with some balance so not just one fixture dropped into a space . The first fixture is in the UK and I do not find one in the US but Vakkerlighting is easily found .

  • last year

    Thanks for the feedback. We do like having few non standard items and making ”bold” choices (especially with things that can be easily replaced). Would you place the new lighting over the table? in that case would you keep the fixture over the island? Any recommendations of fun brands would be appreciated:-)

  • last year

    Corbett Lighting makes interesting lights.

    https://www.hvlgroup.com/Launch/CorbettLighting


    Modern ones ...

    https://www.lightopia.com/

  • PRO
    last year

    I love thta light from Vakkerlight it has nice colors easy to work with the pendants in the kitchen and easy to change the plillows on the sofa to colors from that light .

  • PRO
    last year

    The one from Amazon maybe but for sure not that one from Celery what a mess of styles and never from Aliexpress for lighting .

  • last year

    @Patricia Colwell Consulting I fell in love with several Vakkerlight fixtures and was heartbroken today to read they are a complete scam using images from real designers but shipping cheap knock-offs. I don't want to believe it. I found several fixtures on Amazon and some other vendor sighs like Lamps Plus and Lumens. I don't know who to trust. I feel like I have to start all over again. Please! Someone who knows... Help the OP and me too.

  • PRO
    6 months ago

    Hi


    Thank you for sharing your concerns so openly. We completely understand why you would feel hesitant after seeing those comments online.


    We would like to sincerely clarify that Vakkerlight is a legitimate website and business. We are committed to offering decorative lighting products to customers worldwide, and we always do our best to present accurate product information, photos, and service support throughout the ordering process.


    We understand that in the lighting industry, similar designs may sometimes appear across different platforms and retailers, which can understandably cause confusion. However, this does not mean that Vakkerlight is a scam. We value every customer’s trust very seriously and are always here to answer questions about specific products, materials, finishes, or policies before purchase.


    If there are particular fixtures you are interested in, please feel free to share them with us. We would be glad to provide more details to help you make an informed decision.


    Warm regards,

    Vakkerlight Team

  • 2 days ago

    Uh oh, the Vakkerlight team did not deny their pictures are not authentic. So your pictures are not real photos of your products…

  • yesterday

    I bought a couple of wall sconces from Vakkerlight and am very pleased with them. I almost didn't because of what I read here. But they were so nice to me in their emails and answered all my questions and concerns thoroughly. I intend to purchase a floor lamp from them soon. They have such amazing designs.

  • yesterday

    I’m sure you can find good products there. I’m just against copying authentic designs and mass producing them. I think it’s unfair so I will not be purchasing anything from them.

  • yesterday

    Yeah, Ediz, I wholeheartedly understand where you are coming from. I would consider buying from the original artists if I could find a source for them. I tried using an image search but couldn't find them. I know that if I want to find artistically interesting light fixtures, which I am really nuts about, I can find plenty at Vakkerlight. I've only bought a pair of wall sconces so far, but they worked, after our electrician attached a wall plate to secure them. Next I am going to try a floor lamp. I couldn't find the original. Maybe you can. Here is the Vakkerlight picture.

    https://vakkerlight.com/products/helmet-floor-lamp?currency=USD&country=US&varia · More Info

  • 21 hours ago

    Hi kl23, that is a cool light in Bauhaus style. I believe this design is not attributed to a specific designer (I could be wrong) but similar products can be found on platforms like Etsy,Pamono, 1stDibs (overpriced but some interesting designs). I love vintage shops
    On Etsy that are located in Italy, Spain, Danmark, Germany. Also you can checkout international websites who ship to Australia like Finnishdesignshop.com , they have unique designs. Also depending on where in Australia you are, there are lighting shops that bring authentic designs from all over the world like Richmond Lighting or Creativelighting in Vic, Nook Collections in NSW or designFarm in WA. Plus there are so many small businesses here in Australia who hand make products, like WePonder. It takes a little time to search and find the right product but personally I love the hunt and I see so many new things that broaden my sense of style. Anyway, hope this helps…

  • 12 hours ago

    Thanks, Ediz. I am in the US on the east coast. I just placed an order with Lamps Plus shipping from the west coast. https://www.lampsplus.com/p/lite-source-sappho-72-inch-black-finish-led-torchiere-lamp-with-down-light__69f89/

    They market lamps from all over. I never had torchiers before and am anxious to try them. The light I want to get from Vakkerlight is a downlight I want to pull over to a puzzling table when needed and otherwise highlight a step down from my dining room to my living room. I will check out the names you mentioned. Thank you. I absolutely go nuts over artistic lighting design. In my recent upper level renovation I think I've been happiest with these lights. The idea was that they are the bottoms of dandelions and the anaglypta on the wall represented grass.

    Upstairs renovation - hallway and shallow storage · More Info