# Umbrella Chandeliers Shelly Sabel's Precipitation-Loving Lights Rain Down Originality By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelly-sabels-umbrella-chandelier References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/06/05/umbrella-chandeliers/) & [shellysabel](http://shellysabel.com/) Taking regular everyday items and turning them into something new and innovative usually turns out pretty well. I will say that Shelly Sabel’s [Umbrella Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev) are no different. These [eclectic lighting fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-lighting-designs) vary in size and color but carry the same effect. Chandeliers may come with a [single umbrella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbrella-1) or an arrangement of multiple umbrellas. Looking up to see the expected bulb but the unexpected umbrella encasing would be a lovely addition to any lobby, living room or dining room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 60% | 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 - **Upcycling Everyday Items:** Opportunities for creating new and innovative products by repurposing everyday items like umbrellas. - **Eccentric Lighting Fixtures:** Opportunities for creating new and innovative lighting fixtures that are unique and eye-catching through the use of unconventional materials. - **Sustainability in Design:** Opportunities for designing products that are environmentally friendly and utilize repurposed materials like umbrellas. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for interior designers to create unique and sustainable lighting fixtures using unconventional materials and techniques. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Opportunities for manufacturers to utilize sustainable and upcycled materials to create innovative products like eco-friendly lighting fixtures. - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to explore unconventional materials and techniques in creating innovative and eye-catching products like umbrella chandeliers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-man-lamp.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Plant-Inspired Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-chandelier.md) - [Sculptural Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamar-grande-chandelier.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linea-selva.md) - [Leather Disc Modern Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pell-chandelier.md) - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md) - [Mesmerizing Glass Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dew-pendant.md)