# Recycled Wineglass Lighting The Bipolaire Pendant Light by Tat Chao is Whimsical and Futuristic By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bipolaire-pendant-light References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/02/04/bipolar-pendant-light-by-tat-chao) & [tatchao](http://www.tatchao.com/) At first, the Bipolaire Pendant Light will bring to mind whimsical and futuristic blimps floating in midair. The bulbous shape tapers off at the ends in a way that is at once organic and fantastical. Interestingly, the shape owes itself to the materials making up the lamp. Made out of [recycled glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection), including wine and champagne glasses, the Bipolaire Pendant Light maintains the [graceful shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-wall-light) of the latter two for a romantic effect. They were created by Tat Chao, a designer based in Montreal, Canada, and is part of his In Vitro Collection. According to Chao, In Vitro is "the rebirth of the rejected, the out of style, the damaged." Thanks to his careful hands and imaginative mind, Bipolaire Pendant Light is far from out of style or damaged. In fact, they are beautifully poetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Lighting:** Exploring the use of recycled materials in lighting design to create unique and sustainable products. - **Organic Shapes:** Embracing organic and fluid shapes in lighting design for a whimsical and futuristic aesthetic. - **Sustainability in Design:** The growing trend of incorporating sustainable practices and materials in product design to reduce environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting Design:** Opportunity for lighting designers to create innovative and eco-friendly lighting solutions using recycled materials. - **Home Decor:** The use of unique and sustainable lighting designs as a way to enhance the aesthetic appeal of homes and interior spaces. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the creative possibilities of incorporating recycled materials in their works to create visually striking pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metaphorically Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bilanciato-pendants.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Dynamic Hand-Blown Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris.md) - [Exquisite Textured Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendant-lamp1.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-lighting-design.md) - [Mouth-Blown Glass Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-pendant-light.md) - [Glassmaking Tubular Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flare-light.md) - [Baked Good-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-pendant.md) - [Sculptural Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upglas-collection.md)