# Rubber Chandeliers Tobias Lighting By Pearl | Published 2008-05-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubber-chandelier-tobias-wong References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/05/26/rubber-chandelier-by-tobias-wong/) & [gnr8.biz](http://www.gnr8.biz/product_info.php?products_id=238) This industrial, rubber-coated, traditional glass chandelier might make sense if one is afraid of breakages, but on the other hand, the whole point of [glass chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profilo-chandelier) is to reflect the light, making the [lighting fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-pendant-light) look pretty and luxurious. Covering it up with rubber makes it opaque and it will not make light dance like regular chandeliers. The designer does say, "Peel off at your own discretion". Removing the rubber might be an option, but doing so will rob the [rubber chandelier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-x-flos) of its novelty value. If you are interested in owning this quirky conversation piece, be prepared to fork out a hefty $4,499! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 50% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rubber-coated Products:** There is an opportunity to create other rubber-coated products that combine unique textures with traditional items. - **Novelty Lighting Fixtures:** Innovative companies can create more out of the box lighting fixtures that incorporate unexpected materials. - **Peelable Accessories:** There is an opportunity to create accessories that are coated in a peelable material, allowing the user to have the option to remove it at their discretion. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** Lighting companies can explore using unique and unexpected materials to create novelty lighting fixtures. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can create rubber-coated products that blend classic design with unexpected textures. - **Accessories:** The peelable material could be explored in fashion accessory companies to create a unique twist on traditional materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Inspired Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-chandelier.md) - [Sculptural Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamar-grande-chandelier.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Dynamic Hand-Blown Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris.md) - [Matte White Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2097-chandelier.md) - [Brick Puzzle Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antique-chandelier.md) - [Metal-Glass Intuitive Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-chandelier.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Illusory Modernist Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teline-collection-by-kelly-wearstler.md)