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Fiat Lux — Upcycled Lamps

September 23rd, 2008 · 18 Comments

I have a secret obsession with lamps (such as my birdcage chandelier), and my favorite are ones that are repurposed — don’t you think they make for such interesting conversation pieces?  I recently saw that Ikea has a hanging lamp kit for only $3.99, and my mind has been running with ideas.

What types of fun lighting do you have illuminating your home?  Here are the latest ones that have caught my eye:

Clockwise from top left: Upcycled vintage Tupperwares make cheery pendant lamps via Oak Boston; Chains and wire create a rocker style lamp via Etsy’s Swandieve; I always knew the Dutch were fabulous, and this great street lamp made of recycled soda bottles is another testament to their style via Flickr’s miek37; Reclaimed gear parts create industrial and stylish lamps via Etsy’s sksullivan667.

Clockwise from top left: Tea time has never been more chic with this repurposed tea set lamp via Flickr’s Flea Market 2 Fabulous; Candle holders, handle pulls, and a wood vase combine to create a stylishly modern recycled lamp by Etsy’s jalexstudios; A vintage decanter transforms into a classy crystal-esque lamp by Etsy’s YoursTrulyxoxo

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Tags: DIY Ideas and Tutorials · Etsy Styled · Repurposed ~ Upcycled · Vintage Inspiration Board

18 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Jon // Sep 23, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    Let there be light .. especially when they are this cool :) I have a feeling that the tea kettle light is functional, and if not, dont tell me .. I will live the lie.

  • 2 M&Co // Sep 23, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Ohhh me too! Love lighting, and especially the repurposed kind! The turqoise tupperware one is divine!! In my own home I have some old industrial lamps, but nothing repurposed..what a shame!

  • 3 Rachel // Sep 23, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    Those tupperware ones are amazing! I wish I could replace our ugly dining room chandelier, but we rent, so I would have to store the enormous beast somewhere to put it back when we move out. I’m still tempted, though.

  • 4 Grace // Sep 23, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    I love the Tupperware one too — I wonder if it needs to be sprayed with fire-resistant material…although it does withstand the microwave just fine :) I think the Tupperware lamp is a great DIY project, especially with Ikea’s way affordable $3.99 lamp kit.

    Jon — There’s nothing wrong with living a lie when it comes to lamps ;)

    Rachel — I feel your pain of renting. What does your chandelier look like? I wonder if you could cover it up with small tubberwares? :)

    Monica — Oooh, vintage industrial lamps? How do you always know how to speak my language?

  • 5 Rachel Denbow // Sep 24, 2008 at 3:35 am

    oooh, I just found your site today and added you in my link list so it was a nice surprise to see your comment. Thanks.
    Yours is so full of goodness!
    Take care…

  • 6 Megan // Sep 24, 2008 at 5:52 pm

    that tea set lamp is fabulous! being that i’m in a college dorm room this year i don’t have much room for exciting, innovative lighting :(

  • 7 Sheau // Sep 24, 2008 at 8:25 pm

    Very cool. Love the jello mold lamp! So cheerful.

  • 8 Amy // Sep 24, 2008 at 10:46 pm

    Good stuff, Grace! :~)

  • 9 jessica // Sep 25, 2008 at 2:38 am

    I’m diggin those industrial pendant lights, very cool. Also, checked out your birdcage light and think it is fantastic. Good thing I don’t know where you live or I would come steal it!

  • 10 Grace // Sep 25, 2008 at 7:10 am

    There are indeed some talented lamp upcyclers on the net ;)

    Thank you for the blog love Rachel!

    Megan — Don’t worry, there’s always next year for make-up repurposed lighting!

    Jessica, I have the birdcage locked down via a biometrics scan…right ;)

  • 11 jill // Sep 25, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    we have three funky old chandeliers on the first floor of our house, in the dining room and living rooms. they are original to the house and for a while i thought they were ugly, but now i love them!

  • 12 Suzanne // Sep 26, 2008 at 10:02 pm

    Grace, I have an article I want to send you about old lamps that I read in Country Home the same day you wrote this. The timing was impecable!

    My favorite, however, is still the bird cage/stand chandelier lamp…just let me know if that is ever going to be available to purchase ~ I’ll come out and get it!

    Ciao amica,

    Suzanne

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