# Delicate Barnacle Canopy 21-Pendant Chandelier by Bocci By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2008-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-and-borosilicate-glass-21-pendant-canopy-by-bocci References: [elitechoice.org](http://www.elitechoice.org/2008/01/15/bocci-unveils-series-21-twenty-six-pendant-canopy/) & [unicahome](http://www.unicahome.com/p38610/series-21-fourteen-pendant-canopy-by-bocci.html) This porcelain and borosilicate glass [21-pendant chandelier by Bocci](http://www.elitechoice.org/2008/01/15/bocci-unveils-series-21-twenty-six-pendant-canopy) is inspired by mother nature. It resembles barnacles on a substrate only this creation employs borosilicate glass perched on a metal wire fastened to a brushed nickel awning. The canopy masterpiece is available at $11,460. **Implications** - The idea of designers taking inspiration from the sea isn't new, but most designers choose elements such as fish, coral reefs or waves for their artistic interpretations. Selecting barnacles -- often-overlooked crustaceans that attach to any surface they can and feed by filtering particles -- is an unexpected twist on a marine theme that is sure to attract attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Barnacle-inspired Design:** Opportunity for designers to explore and innovate new designs inspired by one of the overlooked crustaceans. - **Porcelain and Borosilicate Glass Combinations:** Opportunity to experiment with this unique combination of materials in creative and innovative ways. - **Nature-inspired Lighting Fixtures:** Create new lighting fixtures that are inspired by elements found in nature such as barnacles, shells or other marine life. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** This trend could inspire interior designers to create stunning, unique chandeliers and lighting fixtures for homes and businesses. - **Fine Arts:** Artists can explore this trend and create unique pieces of art that are inspired by marine life, especially barnacles. - **Architecture and Landscape Design:** The use of porcelain and borosilicate glass in combination with metal wire and brushed nickel can inspire architects and landscape designers to create unique structures and installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exquisite Textured Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendant-lamp1.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Shell-Like Structural Wall Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barnacle-wall-sconce.md) - [Dynamic Hand-Blown Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris.md) - [Maximalist Chandelier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev.md) - [Matte White Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2097-chandelier.md) - [Spontaneity-Inspired Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-designs.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Leather Disc Modern Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pell-chandelier.md)