# Handy Dandy Chandeliers The Inventive J.P. Meulendijks 'Bird in Hand' Pendant Light By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meulendijks-bird-in-hand References: [designspotter](http://www.designspotter.com/product/2010/09/BIRD-IN-HAND-large-pendantlight.html) & [n-u.nl](http://www.n-u.nl/designstudio.html) The J.P. Meulendijks 'Bird in Hand' chandelier is truly unique. Comprised entirely of a sustainable material called Ecolotek, this pendant light is made to look like a [cluster of human hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiki-lamp). What's more interesting about the J.P. Meulendijks 'Bird in Hand' pendant light is the lighting effect it has. Shadows cast by the chandelier are shaped like a flock of birds. The piece is meant to be an homage to shadow puppets. With a slight nod to humor and extreme creativity, this lamp is definitely one to get your hands on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 43% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Lighting:** Developing lighting products made from sustainable materials to cater to the increasing demand for eco-friendly options. - **Artistic Lighting Designs:** Exploring creative and unique lighting concepts that go beyond traditional designs to create captivating visual effects. - **Shadow Puppet Influences:** Incorporating the art of shadow puppets into lighting designs to create whimsical and captivating shadow projections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to offer innovative lighting solutions that seamlessly blend aesthetics, sustainability, and captivating visual effects. - **Home Decor:** Potential for home decor companies to introduce statement lighting pieces with artistic designs and playful shadow effects. - **Sustainable Materials Manufacturing:** Expansion of sustainable material manufacturing industry to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly lighting products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Exquisite Textured Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendant-lamp1.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volant.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md) - [Enchanting Hanging Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hf-series.md) - [Leather Disc Modern Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pell-chandelier.md) - [Metaphorically Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bilanciato-pendants.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md)