# Bold Baroque Lighting The Black Moon Medusa Chandelier Brings Old and New Together By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-moon-medusa-chandelier References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/004888.html) & [modani](http://www.modani.com/store/lighting-21/black-moon-medusa-chandelier-148.html) I seriously don't know what I like better, the Black Moon Medusa Chandelier itself or its name. This bold, [baroque ceiling light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-pendant-light) is stunning for many reasons. Designed by [Modani](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artlanta-modani), the Black Moon Medusa Chandelier offers a [traditional lighting option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-collection) that has been tweaked to be contemporary as well. The addition of its sheer encasing is a particularly nice touch. Add both old and new into your dining room with this Black Moon Medusa Chandelier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - 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 - **Baroque Lighting Revival:** Traditional lighting designs get a modern twist with sleek redesigns. - **Contemporary Classic Lighting:** Combining old-world designs with modern materials and technology creates a fresh take on lighting for interior design. - **Sheer Encased Lighting:** Transparent casing on traditional chandeliers or lamps lends a modern feel to an otherwise traditional piece. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design Industry:** A focus on unique lighting fixtures in interior design creates room for innovation and creativity by combining traditional designs with modern materials and technology. - **Luxury Furniture Industry:** Luxury furniture manufacturers can expand their offerings by incorporating unique and modern lighting designs that give traditional pieces a contemporary edge. - **Lighting Design Industry:** Lighting designers and manufacturers can capitalize on this trend by creating pieces that reinvigorate traditional lighting designs and add modern elements that appeal to a wider range of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Matte White Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2097-chandelier.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volant.md) - [Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otherworldly-lighting-fixture.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Maximalist Chandelier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev.md) - [Unconventional Statement Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-x-flos.md) - [Dynamic Hand-Blown Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris.md) - [Sculptural Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamar-grande-chandelier.md)