Lighting is such an hugely important and often overlooked part of design…at least for the do-it-yourselfer. Professional designers know and understand the importance of lighting. Not just the function, but the art of lighting.
There is at least one place in most homes that would benefit from a really outstanding light fixture. That said I thought I’d share with you some of the more spectacular chandeliers and pendants out there. These are all contenders in a “Best of 2009” competition, sponsored by Interior Design magazine. They all fall into the “statement piece” category, meaning they move beyond function and becomes a focal point, a statement, in the space they occupy. Think of them as a fantastic piece of jewelry for your home.
I hope you enjoy browsing and realize you don’t have to settle for ho-hum lighting.
Sunset from Fire Farm Lighting
Dada from Globe Lighting
Scrap Lights from Graypants, Inc.
made from salvaged corrugated cardboard
Light Art from 3-Form
made from 40% pre-consumer, recycled material
Heat from Joel Berman Glass Studios, Ltd.
Cumulus from ABYU Lighting
made from turkey and coque feathers and crystal teardrops
Organics Chandelier from D’style
Shaper Fabriqué Pendant from Cooper Lighting
Orbit1 from Bodner Chandeliers
steel with eco-friendly bronze finish
Venus from Bodner Chandeliers
steel with eco-friendly bronze finish
Cascading Series from Studio Vetro
hand-cast glass ribbons on a steel frame
Martha Murray Design 
Some great ideas in here! As a couple we are lighting compatible when we see a fixture in person but on the screen we can’t agree. I might try to track down some of these names to find stores that carry them. Thanks for the inspiration.
My pleasure. I’m glad you have found some inspiration. You’re right to try to track them down if you can, order online. Since you live near an urban area, you’ll have much better luck than some. If you nee help, let me know.
Really like the ones you selected- of course. Any stores in Bend have a good selection of artistic lighting?
Yes, there are a couple…Globe and Design Lighting. And if there are specific things you want they can usually order them for you