Light Fantastic

• Chandeliers are a decorative element of lighting and they're a way to change the mood of a room.
• Modern chandeliers have cast off some classic conventions and are not afraid to integrate the cords into their design (figure A).
• Today you can find chandeliers in organic forms such as clear, smoked or sandblasted glass in vivid colors.

As chandelier designs become more popular, lighting designers have become more creative. They're working with recycled treasures that come together in inventive and original ways:

• Found object chandeliers are one of the most creative ways to add shine, humor and character to a room. They make people smile because they're objects that are very ordinary being used in an extraordinary way (figure C).
• Potential objects can come from flea markets, auctions, attics, basements, street curbs and donations from friends and family. What makes things interesting is putting a valuable item next to something inexpensive.