# Retro-Futuristic Candelabras Rhys Kaunda-Mckenzie's Lamp Blends Candles & Industrial Design By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhys-kaunda-mckenzie References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Glow-Laser-Cutting/290378) This laser-cut and formed [stainless steel candelabra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woaw-collection-by-nader-gamma) by Rhys Kaunda-Mckenzie is stunning for several reasons. For starters, it's not your typical candelabra in shape or size, and it [hangs from the ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linea-selva). And although it's made of stainless steel, the use of [actual candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-candleholder) rather than fake or electric ones adds an organic touch to the piece. Check out the gallery above to see more images of Rhys Kaunda-Mckenzie's unusual candelabra. **Implications** - Consumers strive to make their home decor reflective of their personalities; they want to convey their values and interests to their guests. These customers desire products that are unique for their atypical designs or functions. Companies can produce items with these qualities to appeal to creative homeowners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 38% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unique Home Decor:** Creating home decor items with atypical designs or functions that allow consumers to reflect their personalities and values. - **Organic Touch:** Incorporating organic elements into industrial design, such as real candles in stainless steel candelabras. - **Ceiling Hanging:** Exploring alternative ways to display decor, such as hanging candelabras from the ceiling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Producing unique and creative decor items for homeowners who want to express their individuality. - **Industrial Design:** Combining industrial aesthetics with organic elements to create visually striking products. - **Lighting:** Innovating lighting fixtures by exploring unconventional installation methods, like ceiling hanging candelabras. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fire-Inspired Artful Candelabras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forge-candelabra.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Warm Ambient Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflet.md) - [Luxe Candle-Melting Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infra-luna-20.md) - [Architectural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder.md) - [Luxurious Futuristic Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-table-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volant.md) - [Fire Connection-Inspired Candleholders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-kalpakian-1.md) - [Flame-Free Candle Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-candle-warmer-lamp.md)