# Upcycled Bike Chandeliers Carolina Fontoura Alzaga Light Fixture Repurposes Two-Wheelers By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-fontoura-alzaga References: [facaro](http://www.facaro.com/gallery) Carolina Fontoura Alzaga's Bike Chain Chandeliers (or 'Chaindeliers'), made entirely out of [repurposed old bike parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys), are a nifty combination of [interior decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures) and creative upcycling. What is especially impressive about Carolina Fontoura Alzaga is how she manages to make her [chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev) seem just as luxurious and spectacular as any that could be made from new materials. In fact, rather than suffering for their source material, her works seem to take on an even more elegant beauty as a result of their eco-conscious origins. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 73% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Decor:** Creating decor pieces from repurposed materials to reduce environmental waste and promote sustainability. - **Upcycled Art:** Repurposing discarded items into art and design pieces to reduce waste and promote creativity. - **Sustainable Lighting:** Designing lighting fixtures that utilize sustainable materials and energy-efficient technology to reduce environmental impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate eco-friendly and innovative design elements into interior design projects. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity to create unique and eco-friendly art pieces using repurposed materials. - **Lighting:** Opportunity to create sustainable and visually stunning lighting fixtures using energy-efficient technology and sustainable materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Algae-Based Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chandeliers-sconces.md) - [Leather Disc Modern Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pell-chandelier.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Brick Puzzle Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antique-chandelier.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linea-selva.md) - [Dynamic Hand-Blown Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris.md) - [Plant-Inspired Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-chandelier.md)