The Le Nuage pendant lamp is made from polyester wadding and each light is unique in shape and size. Appearance-wise they are identical to the look of clouds floating in the sky. In the evening, when lit, the lamps will appear as if they are part of a magnificent silent thunderstorm illuminating the room in a peaceful, calm and very beautiful manner. Rooms in the home which might benefit from such unique lighting include the main living room, the master bedroom or indeed any home library or studio where it will definitely provide a outstanding focal and talking point.

As well as the illusion of a storm cloud, the Le Nuage pendant lamp for the ceiling also hints at the beauty of sunshine battling its way through an overcast day. The lamp is the creation of Dutch designer Wout Wessemius. His Groningen-based studio is where he creates his masterpieces which include sculptures and objects for both the interior of a home and the exterior. He works with a variety of different materials including rubber, copper and lead to create such items as chairs, lanterns, sculptures and tables. Environmental factors are also considered in the making of this cloud-shaped pendant lamp by the fact the bulbs used are energy-efficient.

You can see more of his work here: Wout Wessemius Design.

Millefiori glass techniques have been in use for many centuries and date back to the Roman period. One of the oldest pieces of Millefiori was found during the discovery of Anglo-Saxon jewellery in the twin cemeteries of Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, England. In more recent centuries, Millefiori glass is more notibly connected to famous Venetian glassware, especially that of Murano glass. The name Murano being the small island location off the shores of Venice which became the main area for glass-making during the 13th century.

The elliptical-shaped mouth blown glass shade of this stunning Mini-Monty Pendant exhibits the results that hundreds of years of glass-making evolution has provided. Millefiore glass fusion is mixed with silvery flakes thereby giving a delightful decorative lighting feature when the light is both on and off. The Murano mouth blown pendant light is both luxurious and elegant as well as relaxing. Nevertheless, it also has a wild side and can flaunt its beauty when the setting is right.

This particular Mini-Monty Pendant comes with a choice of four different shade designs each one with the distinctive Millefiore glass fusion designs. Murano means quality and this is certainly what this delightful Murano mouth blown pendant light is.

You can buy this lamp as well as see the various options here:
Murano Mouth Blown Pendant Light with Millefiore Glass Fusion.

The following assortment of pictures show how the Moravian Star pendant light fits into many types of interior. Due to the geometric shapes of the star as well as the cloud white art glass material they are made from, the lighting fixture is both visually attractive when the bulb is on or off.

Notice how the light from the Moravian star pendant lamp compliments colorful interiors such as this one.

You can read more about the Moravian Star from my earlier post which is linked to at the beginning of this post.

All images in this post were found via Style Carrot.

The Oggetti Firefly Small Pendant actually comes in more colors than just red. Each lamp shade comes in one main color and also a smaller color which shines through the slits. For example, the red lamp above throws out white light whilst a black version as seen below, shines forth both red and white light when lit. There’s also a honey and white, mocha and white and a white and clear selection to choose from.

The reasons for the color combinations rests in the make-up of the pendant lamp structure. Firstly, the glass is cast into multiple thin layers before being ground into various patterns. This reveals inner colors and creates accents on the shade. The glass itself is hand-blown in the European nation of Slovenia.

These ceiling lamps are ideal lighting fixtures for rooms that need a contemporary décor addition. Depending on the color, the lights will enthuse into the room, reflecting onto the walls and adding a tonal lighting ambiance second to none. Given the rather fruity feel to these lamps, you might think about adding them especially to a kitchen or dining room setting.

You can buy one of these lights from here: The Firefly Pendant Lamp.

Glass: Diameter 5.5 In., Height 5.5 In.

The Moravian star shape originates in Germany where its called Herrnhuter Stern. The English name is taken from the Moravian Church, a mainline Protestant denomination, which first used the star as an advent and Christmas decoration in the 1830s. It’s thought they were originally forms made during school geometry lessons that were soon manufactured on a larger scale.

Even today, the Moravian star is still a highly popular symbol across Germany and North America. There are also many types of stars under this name with differing numbers of points including the largest which has 110. The tradition goes that a Moravian star if hung in a room will protect your home and bring your family good luck.

I could write about the history of this fascinating subject until this page becomes thesis-length so I will instead give you a link which tells you in more detail about the star: History of the Moravian Star.

As you can see in the image above, this Moravian Star pendant lighting fixture is composed of cloud white art glass which has been carefully and individually hand crafted. The light itself is hung from the ceiling with a chain and canopy, finished with hand applied mahogany bronze. As to locations in the home where this would be suitable you could think about an area which receives a lot of natural daylight during the day so as to take advantage of the cloudy white shine the star will give off.

You can buy this fascinating and lucky lighting fixture from the following location: Moravian Star Pendant Lighting

It’s both a chandelier and a pendant lamp, what one could call a pendant chandelier. The outer shell is made of glass whilst in the center, clear crystals dangle with pretentious aplomb. A touch of glamor is present which is inescapable and will never quite go out of style.

The lamp can be hung in various types of interiors from the living room and dining room, through to the hallway and bedrooms. It is height-adjustable and can be flush-mounted. This lamp is fun and will catch the light and indeed everyone’s attention. If you like ostentatious furnishings then this is for you.

Have a closer look: Glam Pendant