# Monkey Chandeliers ‘Just Not Normal' Makes a Lighting Fixture From Cheeky Critters By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-chandeliers-just-not-normal-lighting References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/011603.php#) & [justnotnormal.us](http://www.justnotnormal.us/) Monkey around with your home by spicing up your home with a not-so-traditional chandelier. ‘Just Not Normal’ is a one stop shop for all of your quirky home decor needs and this light is no exception. Although this may appear to be a standard fixture, when you go in for a closer look you can see that it is actually made up of hundreds of monkeys! The monkeys are made up of laser cut acrylic and have crystal bellies. What a great way to add a playful touch to your living space! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Animal-inspired Decor:** Creating fixtures, furniture and accessories inspired by animals for home and commercial spaces. - **Laser Cut Art:** Creating art that is made out of laser cut materials for interior and exterior design. - **Crystal Embellished Lighting:** Using crystals to enhance and bring sparkle to lighting fixtures in residential and commercial spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Introducing playful and quirky decor options such as a monkey chandelier for residential and commercial spaces. - **Event Planning:** Utilizing animal-inspired decor for event design and planning. - **Luxury Home Accessories:** Creating custom and luxurious home accessories with crystals and laser cut art as unique selling points. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Monkey-Inspired Coat Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-coat-stand.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-lamp.md) - [Demure Dual-Function Hanging Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-fixture-planter.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Leather Disc Modern Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pell-chandelier.md) - [Plant-Inspired Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-chandelier.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linea-selva.md)