In today’s times, when resources are becoming scarce and where each attempt in going into preserving the Earth for our future generations, people from all walks of life are looking at prospects of achieving work the ‘green’ way. Reducing, reusing and recycling old materials is the new mantra which is a great way to use our resources judiciously and also leads to energy conservation too. Similarly, the trend for producing eco-friendly goods seems to be catching on with the lighting industry too where certain designers have made amazing lighting fixtures out of recycled materials such as plastic and have incorporated LED – which is instrumental in conserving a lot of energy. Here are ten such beautiful chandeliers that not only look stylish and modern but are eco-friendly too!
1. Recycled Bottle Cascade Chandelier
The ‘Cascade Chandelier’ is a magnificent lighting ceiling fixture made out of old plastic bottles that have been metamorphosed into something spectacular by Michelle Brand. The designer exhibited the Cascade Chandelier at the HauteGREEN in 2011 which looks like a cascade of flowers but those flowers are actually made out of plastic bottles. Brand is an eco-designer whose work reflects how normal everyday objects can transform into a work of art. Millions of water bottles are disposed off daily and changing them into an aesthetic object of value is something very challenging. The Cascade Chandelier is a great example of how recycled plastic can gain new dimensions.
2. LED Chandelier by Christoph Klemmt
This amazing LED chandelier by Christoph Klemmt is a spectacular and unique concept which not only serves the purpose of illumination but can be a sculpture in its own right. This massive modernistic chandelier is specially designed to reflect the sunlight in different colors during the day time, whereas during the night, the solar energy that is harnessed by the surface is them used to power the LEDs. This photovoltaic chandelier looks like a gravity-defying object and is a great way to merge imagination with a ‘green’ purpose.
3. LED Constellation Chandelier
You must be aware of the conventionally designed chandeliers, however the LED Constellation chandelier begs to differ from the traditional sorts. This amazing chandelier uses LED lamps that are affixed on to the ends of 91 different strings of copper tubes that form a cluster-like ‘star burst’ effect. This energy-saving chandelier uses only 12V power as opposed to the the conventional 20W bulbs.
4. Bic Ballpoint Pen Chandelier
This cool design of creating a chandelier with Bic ballpoint pens, called the ‘Volivik Lamp’, is the work of a recent Spanish design studio in Madrid. This chandelier was unveiled at the Valencia Furniture Fair in 2006 and is produced by putting together innumerable ballpoint pens to create a traditional chandelier-like shape. This is truly a great way to recycle old plastic ballpoint pens into something extremely creative and useful!
5. A two tier recycled beer bottle chandelier
This macho-looking chandelier is made out of recycled beer bottles that looks colorful and is a good way to reuse glass instead of dunking them into overspilling landfills. The beer-bottle chandelier has two tiers that totally comprise of 52 bottles that are put together by a steel rivet band along with 8 bulbs that illuminate this big chandelier.
6. Eco friendly green light
This chandelier is surely a delightful one with a ceiling lighting fixture surrounded by plants. This ‘green’ lamp used the LED energy-saving technology which is powered by a solar panel along with lush greenery to provide the ultimate eco-friendly look! The plants provide a fresh look to the lamp, however, they serve a greater purpose of removing toxic compounds like formaldehyde, benzene etc. from the air and improving the air quality of the space. The photovoltaic solar cells harness enough energy to power 6W LED lamps and also provide nourishment to the plants by enabling them to carry on with their processes. The entire lamp is made using recyclable to recycled products which also adds on to its eco-friendliness.
7. Recycled PET Bottle Chandelier
Soft drink PET bottles can now serve another purpose instead of adding on to the exploding volume of PET bottles that are being thrown into landfills. These non-biodegradable plastic bottles have been converted into amazing hanging lamps by the WT Designers who have added more color to the plastic and created beautiful hanging plastic chandeliers.
8. World’s largest LED Chandelier
LEDs are now taking over the humble lamp – as the energy-saving features and longevity of LEDs make them a very viable and eco-friendly option. LEDs are also being incorporated in the classic chandeliers and with the imminent advent of the latest OLED technology most of the chandeliers will adopt LED technology that will make chandeliers appear even more elegant and majestic. The Meyda Tiffany chandelier which is the world’s biggest chandelier, hangs inside the Stanley Theater in Utica New York and this chandelier has adopted LED technology by incorporating 328 of such lamps that only consume 1120W of electricity! LED technology saves up to 7 times more energy that regular lamps and the glow is a class apart.
9. The trippy hanger chandeliers!
The Trippy Hanger chandeliers are used by recycling old hangers to create a spooky-looking ceiling lighting fixture. Designed by Ali Siahvoshi, this eccentric piece of art is a sure shot way to scare people, apart from its ‘green’ design.
10. Recycled Plastic Chandelier by Stuart Haygarth
This plastic chandelier designed by Stuart Haygarth is another beautiful design that makes use of old plastic bottles and gives them a new purpose. The bottles have been cut up and pasted together in a very erratic manner to create an abstract shape that functions as a lighting device.
