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# Lighting Made From Cash
Brighten Your Home With Kurrency Chandeliers

By Sandra Winn | Published 2008-12-24 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-made-lighting-brighten-your-home-with-kurrency-chandeliers
References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/kurrency_a_lamp_made_out_of_dollar_bills_12183.asp#more) & [kartendesign](http://www.kartendesign.com/)

They may look like upside-down wedding cakes made from cash but, in actuality, they're Kurrency Chandeliers.

Stuart Karten Design ([SKD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-residence)) created these functional cash-made chandeliers using crisp and legally tendered dollars, pesos, and euros. In doing so, SKD's Kurrency Chandeliers can truly compliment homes in a variety of cultures.

I love the [layered design of Kurrency Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamar-grande-chandelier) because they appeal to my love of both antiquated and modern home decor.

**Implications** - Stuart Karten says that part of the reason he made this money-light is because "in today's economy, there is perhaps nothing so beautiful as [cold hard cash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-burial-coins)." He definitely speaks the truth because when the economy is rough, cash is very often on people's minds. The artist feels that money is not only beautiful because it can buy things, but the actual bills themselves are full of color and gorgeous artworks.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.1/10
- Popularity: 5% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Cash-made Lighting:** Exploring the use of legal tender as a unique and visually captivating form of lighting.
- **Cultural Compliments:** Creating chandeliers that can seamlessly blend with various cultural aesthetics and interior designs.
- **Layered Design:** Catering to the demand for home decor that combines both antique and modern elements.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Interior Design:** Incorporating innovative lighting fixtures that use unconventional materials for a striking visual impact.
- **Art and Decor:** Offering distinctive chandeliers that showcase the beauty and artistic potential of currency notes.
- **Home Goods Retail:** Providing consumers with a range of lighting options that cater to diverse cultural preferences and interior styles.

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