# Rigid Pasta Chandeliers The Al Dente Lights Add Some Excitement to Your Entree By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-dente-lights References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/09/your-light-slightly-hard/) & [pslab.net](http://www.pslab.net/) It's time to crank dinner up to the next level with the Al Dente Lights. There's nothing like sharp, wrought iron fixtures dangling right over your table to instill the fear of death in you. I want to know there's a chance I may not make it through my risotto in one piece. All pulling of chains aside, the Al Dente Lights, which were crafted by PSLAB BEIRUT, bring a cool medieval-like feel to the restaurant. I could see putting these in a [big dining room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toms-pasta) of my own, alongside a massive table and king and queen chairs. Nothing like weapon-inspired lighting to get the old appetite going. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Weapon-inspired Lighting:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and edgy lighting fixtures that add a touch of danger to the ambiance. - **Medieval-inspired Decor:** Opportunity for interior decorators to incorporate medieval design elements and create a dramatic dining experience. - **Fear-inducing Dining:** Opportunity for restaurants to cater to thrill-seeking diners by creating an immersive and suspenseful dining atmosphere. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting Design:** Opportunity for lighting manufacturers to develop unconventional and daring lighting solutions for commercial and residential spaces. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior design firms to specialize in creating unique and themed dining experiences for restaurants and private homes. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Opportunity for restaurants and hotels to differentiate themselves by offering unconventional and thrilling dining experiences that appeal to adventurous customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pasta-Inspired Curvaceous Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-lamp.md) - [Charming Personified Pasta Testers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-tester.md) - [Baked Good-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-pendant.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-pendant-light.md) - [Leather Disc Modern Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pell-chandelier.md) - [Delicate Illusory Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-light.md) - [Lantern-Dangling Steakhouse Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aragawa.md) - [Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otherworldly-lighting-fixture.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md)