Lighting has long been a source of inspiration for designers, and these colorfully chic chandeliers show just how playful lighting fixtures can be.
Acting as a great canvas for creativity, chandeliers are statement-making pieces in a home and have been the site of some impressive design. To up the ante, color is injected into these pieces to bring a more child-like feel to some already imposing fixtures. Some rainbow-inspired pieces are arguably more tasteful than others, and are therefore better suited to children's rooms. At times, however, color is appropriated in more subtle ways and leads to an even more chic outcome.
Bringing lots of personality to a room, these colorful chandeliers are as dazzling as they are fun.
54 Colorfully Chic Chandeliers
From Sweet Suspended Lights to Fancily Boozed Fixtures:
Courtney Scharf — Jun 12, 2012 — Art & Design
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Experimental Test Tube Lights
The Maria S.C. Lamp by Pani Jurek can be Decorated With Anything
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Cosmic Light Chandeliers
The eL Masterpiece Captures the History of the Universe
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Glo Chandelier
Painting of a Lamp that is Actually a Lamp
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Bubble Gum Lighting
The OR2 Chandelier by Orproject in London Shines Brightee
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Opulent Lighting Orbs
These Chandeliers by Rony Plesl Introduce a New Level of Luxury to Decor
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Recycled Bottle Chandeliers
PET Lights
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Fairytale Chandeliers
WhimsicalCollections Handmade Children's Fantasy Lighting
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Polish Paper Chandeliers
Colorful Art You Can Create Yourself
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Sea-sational Chandeliers
Jonathan Levine's Octopus Lighting
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Self-Assembly Lighting
The Palm Lamp by Klickity Hooks onto Any Existing Pendant Light Fixture
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Drug Bottle Chandeliers
Illuminated Medicine Capsule Containers Radiates with a Healthy Glow
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Thousands of Gummi Bears Used to Create Elaborate Chandelier
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Punk Junk Chandeliers
Lighting From Liberated Kitchen Gadgets
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Vampire Lighting
Dracena by Diego Chilò for Leucos of Italy is Perfect for Twilight Fans
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Solar-Powered Cobalt Lights
The Jeroen Verhoeven 'Butterfly Chandelier' is Stylish and Sustainable
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Recycled Toy Lighting
DIY Doll Chandeliers
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Color Changing Chandelier
LED Crystal Ceiling Light
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Quilted Pendant Lamps
Lampa by Niebo.Design is an Upholstered Electrical Fixture
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Glowing Gummi Bears
The Yummy Candelier Chandelier by Jellio
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Ingenious Use of Recycling
Tide Chandelier by Stuart Haygarth
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Enlightening Social Media Fixtures
The Twitter Ball by Sarah Turner is an Eco-Conscious & Recycled
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Otherworldly Light Fixtures
Benoit Vieubled Boggles Minds With New Globe Chandelier
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Umbrella Chandeliers
Shelly Sabel's Precipitation-Loving Lights Rain Down Originality
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Illuminating Floral Fixtures
The Dandelion Lamp by Refik Burak Atatür is Stunning
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Cultural Craft Lighting
The Leone Series 01 Lamps Made by Singapore's Last Lion Dance Mask Maker
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Fruity Lighting
The Cherries Lamp Series by Nika Zupanc are Sweet and Delightful
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Fancily Boozed Fixtures
Express Your Love of Alcohol with These Beer Bottle Chandeliers
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Shimmering Chandeliers
Swarovski Glitterboxes Illuminate Your Home With Bling
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Sweet Suspended Lights
The $1,800 Inedible Gummi Bear Jellio 'Mini Candelier'
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Bell Flower Lighting
The Blomst Lamp Brings a Whimsical Cheerfulness to Homes
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Luminous Breathing Structures
Nils Volker Creates a Seemingly Organic Piece Out of Plastic Bags
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Green Inside and Out Lights
Grass-on Lamp
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Explosive Technicolor Lights
The ‘Blow Up' Lamp by Alejo Ruocco is Bursting With Color
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Feathery Feces Lighting
The Bird Poop Chandelier Pays Homage to Designer's Childhood
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Fabric-Covered Chandeliers
The Pendant Wired Lamp is Delicately Diffused
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Banana Box Lights
The Chiquita Chandelier
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Organic Honeycomb Lighting
Rebecca Asquith's Nectar Lamp Series is Modeled After Beehives
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Sculptural Artistic Chandeliers
The IKEA Experiments in LED Line is Creatively Romantic
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Monkey Chandeliers
‘Just Not Normal' Makes a Lighting Fixture From Cheeky Critters
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Suspended Jewel Lights
Kumulus Crystal Chandelier
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Giant LED Chandelier
Green Lighting for Stanley Theater
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Mini Chair Chandeliers
Paola Pivi Creates a Mind-Boggling Light Fixture
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Confettilike Lighting
Metallux's Astro Chandelier Sets a Nice Party Ambiance
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Solar-Inspired Chandeliers
The Scorching Glass Art of Robert Kaindl
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Vibrant Dish Fixtures
The w103s Lights Permit the Playful Customization of Color and Configuration
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Volivik Chandelier
$1,000 Lamp Made of Bic Pens
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Metal Petal Pendant Lamps
The Kakabel Light Embodies a Futuristic Flower-Like Quality
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Flamingo Fixtures
The Bindle Art and Design Flamingo Chandelier Will Tickle You Pink
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Dangling Rodent Lighting
The 'Rattus Norvegicus Rex' Chandelier
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Plush Toy Chandeliers
Kim Songhe Turns Disney Toys into Soft and Cuddly Lighting Fixtures
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Colorful Dumpling Lighting
The Fabricate Lights by Henny Van Nistelrooy are Designed Deliciously
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Hypnotic Glass Feather Light
Aline Johnson Design
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Hanging Helicopter Lamps
The Viable London Deadgood Strip Light is Simple and Unique
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Brake Light Lamps
The Tale Light Chandelier is Built Ford Tough
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Literature-Shingled Lamps
The Zipper 8 Lighting Collection Covers Bulbs with Book Contents
Crumbled Concrete Lighting
The Minimalist 'Like Paper Lamp' Has Kinks and Crinkles
Bottle Stopper Furnishings
Becki Chan 'Corky' Project Uses Old Corks to Create Home Decor
99 Chic Chandeliers
From Untamed Timber Lighting to Exotic Eco Illuminators
Ethereal Veiny Lighting
Nervous System's Hyphae Lamp is Modeled After a Leaf
Majestically Modern Miami Hotels
The St Regis Bal Harbour Resort is a Luxurious Paradise
Hilarious Half-Pipe Installations
Bas Koopmans Creates Visual Puns Too Clever for Words
Mind-Bending Geometric Installations
Esther Stocker Creates Rigorous Order with a Touch of Chaos
Flowering Fresnel Lighting
The RSA House Chandelier by Troika is Technologically Modern
Cosmic Light Chandeliers
The eL Masterpiece Captures the History of the Universe
Rustic Industrial Restaurants
Cocotte Presents a Gritty Interior Design
Ship and Shade Light Fixtures
The Plamp Serves as its Own Postage Parcel
Glowing Geodesic Lights
The Witch Moth Lamp is a Sharp Tectonic Fixture for Futuristic Interiors
Subdued Beauty Parlors
This Salon by Takara Space Design Features an Eerie Interior
Clustered Inverted Illuminators
Cradle of the Light Plays with the Concept of Suspended Modularity
Bottled Light Fixtures
The Luce Liquida Lamps are Intimate and Romantic
Cute Character Lighting
The Mossbo Solar Lamp Teaches Children the Importance of Eco-Friendliness
Monument-Mocking Art Installations
The D.I.Y Collection by Marussiac Sends a Political Message
Modern Medieval Lighting
The Vague Stelle Lamp is Light and Whimsical
Tremendous Tire Chandeliers
The Bow Berlin Boutique Blends Jewelry and Leather Fashions
Lever System Lighting
The Pulley Floor Lamp by Monocomplex Evokes a Sense of Tension
Hypnotic Light Installations
The Dev Harlan 'Parmenides I' Will Have You Staring for Hours
Elegant Wood Strip Lighting
Northern Light's Diva Lamp Demands Attention and Adoration
Insect-Shaped Lighting
The Mademoiselle Filou Lamps Look Like a Swarm of Fireflies
Solar-Powered Cobalt Lights
The Jeroen Verhoeven 'Butterfly Chandelier' is Stylish and Sustainable
Clustered Flashlight Chandeliers
Paula Sevilla's 'Home Camping' Light Fixture is Flashy
Brilliant Blooming Lamps
The Modular 'Blossom Light' by Ewa Sendecka Features LED Systems
Shape-Shifting Metallic Structures
Artists Nils and Sven Volker Pay Homage to Light and Air
Simple Scientific Lighting
Michael Samoriz's Microscope Led Lamp is Minimalist and Experimental
Fancy Flatpack Fixtures
The Kartonklunker Chandelier Combines Low Materials for High Class
Gravity-Defying Illuminators
Australian Artist Nicholas Folland Uses Thrifted Chandeliers
Contemporary Iconic Illuminators
Chrysalide Lamps are Caricatures of their Classic Counterparts
Fleecy Light Fixtures
The Lamblamp by Mikloss Kiss Emits a Warm Woolly Glow
Dubstep-Driven Psychedelic Art
The Senovva Dumbo Arts Festival Teaser is Anything but Basic
Flipping Chromatic Installations
The Automated Colour Field Randomly Changes Every Minute
Sea Life Lighting
The 'Manta Pendant Lamp' is Sleek and Functional
Quilted Pendant Lamps
Lampa by Niebo.Design is an Upholstered Electrical Fixture
Detachable Droplet Lamps (UPDATE)
The DOOlight Drop Light Makes Illumination Mobile
Sweater-Clad Lighting
The UP Floor Lamp Looks Warm and Cozy
Chunky Button Lighting
The Point P Wall Lamp is Quirky and Cartoonish
Bony Branch Illuminators
The CP New Growth Lighting Series Has an Organic Opulence
Risky Wax Lighting
The Candelier by Takeshi Miyakawa in an Intricate Candle Creation
Stacked Shoe Lamps
The Sure Footed Base From Anthropologie is Crafty and Chic
Beauty Dish Lighting
The Thread Floor Lamp is Adaptable and Eco-Friendly
Disguised Green Fixtures
The Petal Solar Lights by Mohzy Blend with Gardens
Flask-Based Lighting
These Alessandro Marelli Lamps are Experimentally Industrial
Paradoxical Pixelated Lamps
La Stanza dello Scirocco Light Throws Darkness About the Room
Fancily Boozed Fixtures
Express Your Love of Alcohol with These Beer Bottle Chandeliers
Perfectly Pinched Pendant Lamps
Pleat Box Lights Are Made From Computer and Handcrafted Techniques
Retro-Futuristic Lighting
Verner Panton's Wire Lamp Offers an Explosion of Color
Lotus Lighting Fixtures
The Crimean Pinecone Lamp by Pavel Eekra is a Blossoming Design
Upcycled Cutlery Illuminators
Jesse Dirk's Silverware Chandelier Puts Old Silverware to Good Use
Shimmery Organic Chandeliers
The Rain Light Installation by Thierry Gaugain Resembles Rain Drops
Burgeoning Bud Illuminators
Constantin Lamps by Andrea Claire Have the Look of Bright Blossoms
Paint-Oozing Lights
The Liquid Lamp by Kouichi Okamoto Drips with Modern Quirkiness
Sketch-Like Lighting
The 2D LED Pendant Lamp Has a Cartoonish Aesthetic
Contemporary Paper-Like Chandeliers
The Rhizome Suspension Lamp Resembles a Mobile
Faux Radiator Lighting
Steve Faletti's Radiant Floor Lamp Turns On Using a Water Valve
Striking Seamless Lights
The Flaca Stainless Steel Lamp is Green-Friendly with Stunning Style
Tangled Dangling Lamps
Chandelier 30 by Novikov A. Fastens Cords for a Dramatic Fixture
Fishing Rod Lighting
'SolarLed' by Luz Difusion is Solar-Powered
Luminous Skeletal Lighting
Kelly Lamb's Skull Chandelier Looks Like it is Falling in Slow Motion
Intricate Single-Leaf Fixtures
Lighting Project by Herald Urena Makes the Elementary Elaborate
Luminous Breathing Structures
Nils Volker Creates a Seemingly Organic Piece Out of Plastic Bags
Construction Zone Lighting
The Charlie Davidson 'Crane Lamp' Gives a Rugged Look to Living Rooms
Security Cam Lighting
The Surveillance Chandelier Looks Like it Impedes Personal Privacy
Classy Caged Illuminators
Elite Wire Lamps Explore the Limits of their Bent Bar Materiality
Blue Illuminating Bottles
The Trap Light Uses Photoluminescent Pigments to Store Light
Luxurious Light-Up Limbs
Voila's Handelier Lights Come in Handy When Lighting Your Home
Immense Magnum Installations
Guns by David Cerny Shows the Needlessness of Violence
Color-Slung Suspended Lights
The Photochrome Lamps Emit Vibrant Hues Throughout the Room
Constellation Light Fixtures
This Heracleum Lighting is Inspired by the Plant of the Same Name
Forest-Inspired Glass Lights
Caroline Olsson's Skog Lamps are Delicately Cartoonish
Artistic Kiddy Platters
The Caroline Gomez TRA Collection Heightens the Pleasure of Eating
Unusual Umbrella Lighting
Philippe Starck's Marie Coquine Chandelier is Classy and Whimsical
Minimalist Modern Chandeliers
Neoline Lamps by Boa Design are Brilliantly Charming
Organic Honeycomb Lighting
Rebecca Asquith's Nectar Lamp Series is Modeled After Beehives
Sculptural Artistic Chandeliers
The IKEA Experiments in LED Line is Creatively Romantic
Blooming Porcelain Lighting
Le Porcellane's Orchidea Chandelier is Both Delicate and Elegant
Court Jester Candelabras
The Joker Lamp by Volker Haug has the Last Laugh
Wooden Caged Chandeliers
The Mecacocoon Lamp by Wuithier Gael is an Eco-Friendly Light Fixture
Dramatic Dangling Lamps
The Crane Light is a Contemporary Structure and an Adjustable Light
Softly Draping Chandeliers
Bruno Rainaldi's Ceremony Suspension Lamp is Classic and Edgy
Flowering Light Fixtures
The Eden Lamp by Enzo Berti Combines a Flower Pot and Pendant Lamp
Experimental Food Consulting
Harvey Nichols's Taste Lab Boasts a Stunning Test Tube Chandelier
Festive Glowing Fixtures
The Constellation Chandelier by Kenneth Cobonpue Is Beautifully Designed
Masculine Steel Workspaces
The Lectori Salutem Desk by Jeroen Verhoeven is a Solid Piece of Art
Pristine Therapeutic Lamps
Ville Kokkonen's Bright White Lighting is Perfect for Home and Office
Pulled Pendant Lamps
Stretch by Alain Monnens is a Fixture Drawn to All Structural Surfaces
Pothole Pendant Lights
The Schlagloch Lampe is Cast from Pavement Craters
Seamless Quilted Lighting
The Vases Lampara by Vondom Has a Fluid Aesthetic
Bold Beaker Fixtures
The Beira Lamp by CreativeAffairs Looks Like a Full Chemist's Flask
Paddle-Like Lighting
Arnaud Lapierre's Field Lamp is Inspired by a Drawing of Movement
Eclectic Eco-Friendly Lighting
The ZEN Light Boasts a Magnet Engine that Powers the Lamp
Cutely Tentacled Lighting
Adam Wallacavage's Kurami Chandelier Features a Freaky Hello Kitty Motif
Opulent Lampposts
The Street Chandelier by Werner Reiterer is Romantic and Decadent
Caged Ceiling Chandeliers
Constance Guisset's Mo Lamp is a Sculptural Light
Basic Bendable Chandeliers
The Foldy Lamp Family is Playfully Adjustable
Contemporary Glass Chandeliers
The Aro Pendant Lamp is Simple and Sophisticated
Sweet Swaying Illuminators
Mineheart Rocking Lamps Make Your Living Room Lighthearted
Festering Fruit Installations
John Dilnot Explores Mortality's Beginning and End Through Apples
Shaggy Lamps
The INNOVO Xuan Lamp Makes Bamboo Look Stylish
Tightened Toggle Lights
The Lloop Basic Lamp Lets You Control its Hanging Height
Featherlight Futuristic Lighting
The Giulietta LED Lamp is Both Minimalist and Eco-Friendly
Handy Hanging Lights
The Handelier by Voila Studio Deserves a High Five for Design