# Whimsical Spherical Lighting The 'Bubble Chandelier' by Pelle is Playfully Bright By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-06-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-chandelier-by-pelle References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/etsy-best-buys/slideshow) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/75529376/the-original-medium-bubble-chandelier-by) Eye-catching without being garish, the 'Bubble Chandelier' by Pelle is a gorgeous creation being sold on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock). Playful and extremely chic, this light fixture uses many interesting shapes while avoiding the potential to come across as strange or tacky. The designer made the piece with [very minimal colors and materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-lighting-design), allowing for more creativity in terms of shape. Complete with a rope-covered string and [very delicate-looking bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-lighting), this fixture would be ideal for cottages or other traditionally laid-back spaces. Versatile and understated, the potential of sales for this home furnishing item are impressive. Chic and simple, this chandelier is everything a light fixture should be. Bringing a feel of lightness to any room, this is a very chic Etsy creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Spherical Lighting:** Creating light fixtures that incorporate spherical shapes can add a whimsical and playful touch to any space. - **Minimalist Design:** Designing products with minimal colors and materials can offer more creativity in terms of shape and potential for versatile application. - **Understated Home Furnishing:** Designing home furnishing items that are understated and versatile presents a significant sales potential for consumers seeking chic decor. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry could leverage on the trend of minimalist design and understated yet chic home furnishing to offer consumers a unique and refreshing experience. - **Lighting:** The lighting industry could utilize the trend of spherical lighting to create playful and whimsical lighting fixtures that would be appealing to consumers looking to add a touch of fun to their space. - **E-commerce:** Incorporating chic and unique decor products like the 'Bubble Chandelier' on online marketplaces like Etsy has become a disruptive innovation opportunity for e-commerce platforms seeking to offer consumers a wider range of creative home decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dreamlike Bubble-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshape-lamp.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Dynamic Hand-Blown Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris.md) - [Leather Disc Modern Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pell-chandelier.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Whimsical Glass Bubbled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeka.md) - [Glowing Tubular Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/array-lighting.md) - [Encapsulated Semi-Transparent Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nested-pendant-light.md) - [Chic Saucer-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-in-tight-light-fixture.md)