# Therese Chandelier by Cultivate By Design Crack | Published 2007-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therese-chandelier-by-cultivate References: [designcrack](http://designcrack.com/v2/2006/11/22/dutch-design-week-2006-therese-chandelier-by-cultivate/) & [cultivate.nl](http://www.cultivate.nl) CULTIVATE is a design house that, as many Dutch designers do, explore the extreme edges of puns. They are very toung and cheek with their designs. Their playfulness does not detratct from the [visceral power that their objects produce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1). The [Therese chandelier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamar-grande-chandelier), in particular is one of these visceral items. The designers have thrown out the paradigm of crystal, and concentrated on the two dimensional silhouette of a chandelier as the basis of the chandelier design. [Modern acrylic replaces crystal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-links), however the effect is equally or more clear in its function to dazzle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **2D Design:** Exploring the possibilities of two-dimensional designs as replacements for traditional three-dimensional designs in products such as chandeliers. - **Acrylic as a Crystal Replacement:** Innovating with acrylic as a substitute for crystal to create novel designs with equivalent visual impact. - **Tongue-in-cheek Designs:** Creating playful and witty designs that are still visually arresting and push the boundaries of what is expected in an industry or product category, such as lighting. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Exploring the possibilities of 2D designs or acrylic replacements in lighting fixtures and other home decor products can lead to innovative and unique interiors. - **Art Design:** Incorporating tongue-in-cheek designs in artwork or sculptures can offer a refreshing creative take and potentially attract new and diverse audiences. - **Event Planning:** Using unique designs like the Therese chandelier can create a memorable and visually stunning centerpiece or decor item for special events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Metal-Glass Intuitive Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-chandelier.md) - [Maximalist Chandelier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev.md) - [Artfully Functional Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chant.md) - [Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volant.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linea-selva.md) - [Multifaceted Glass Crystal Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-light-fixtures.md) - [Leather Disc Modern Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pell-chandelier.md) - [Dynamic Hand-Blown Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris.md)