# Unusual Umbrella Lighting Philippe Starck's Marie Coquine Chandelier is Classy and Whimsical By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-coquine References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/philippe-starck-for-baccarat/) & [starck](http://www.starck.com/) I've seen some very [odd light fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-designs) before, but I think that the Marie Coquine chandelier takes the cake. This is because it looks like a stunning, traditional light until you comprehend that an umbrella holds it all together. Speared straight down the middle, the umbrella adds a [whimsical element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-x-flos) to this already princess-pretty design. Created by famed designer Philippe Starck, the Marie Coquine chandelier made its debut at Salone in Milan. As a part of the Baccarat collection, it was certainly the standout piece. Its 12 lights are draped with [crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profilo-chandelier) and surround the umbrella's chestnut-wood handle. The umbrella itself is an ivory color, which is echoed in the rest of the soft lighting's design. Only 20 Marie Coquine chandeliers were created. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whimsical Lighting Fixtures:** Disruptive innovation opportunities are abound for designers who can create unique and unexpected lighting fixtures that add a touch of whimsy to traditional designs. - **Combining Functionality and Aesthetics:** Designers can capitalize on the growing demand for functional yet aesthetically pleasing products by incorporating unexpected elements like umbrellas into their designs. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Creating limited edition versions of high-end products like the Marie Coquine chandelier can appeal to collectors and create a sense of exclusivity and rarity. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Innovative lighting fixtures like the Marie Coquine chandelier can inspire interior designers to explore new ways of incorporating whimsical elements into their designs. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can take advantage of the trend for unique lighting fixtures by offering products that combine functionality and aesthetics, satisfying the demand for both practicality and beauty. - **Luxury Collectibles:** The limited edition nature of products like the Marie Coquine chandelier presents an opportunity for luxury collectible brands to attract affluent consumers who value exclusivity and rarity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Inspired Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-chandelier.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [Maximalist Chandelier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev.md) - [Brick Puzzle Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antique-chandelier.md) - [Luxe Intricate Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dame-lighting.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Matte White Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2097-chandelier.md) - [Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-man-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamar-grande-chandelier.md)