Starburst Chandeliers
Hi, everyone! I’m back from my whirlwind trip to Seoul – jetlagged but very inspired and ready to resume decorating the new house. One thing I really, really need to do is to get some lights. I swear one of these days I’m going to talk about something else. But not today!
It all started with this picture way back when:
From the minute I saw this room, I was mad for that chandelier. (And while we’re at it, the whole room is pretty great.)
I tried to put it out of my mind. But I keep seeing them everywhere.
And I don’t think I’m going to be happy until I get my hands on one (or two). Does anyone know of a good source other than 1stdibs or ebay?
(Photos: 1.Ngoc Minh Ngo 2.Sixx Design 3.via Thirteenth & South)
I went on a quest for a copy of a beaded sputnik last summer for a client – totally unsuccessfully. Ended up using the lotus chandelier which wasn't as pricey but still very pretty. Anxious to see if anyone here has any leads! Good luck! Marija
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Hi there. I have one in our front sitting room I did a post on it sometime last year. It isn't a sputnik, in the sense of lots of spikes it more gives the impression of a ball. So its more like the last image. It required about 30 globes so I do feel bad in a global warming sense.
I think ours is Italian we bought it from Surround in St Kilda which is of course no use to you as it is half the world away BUT I think it means you should definitely be able to track something down in your neck of the woods. xoxo
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It's amazing isn't it, how when you are fixated with something you seem to see them everywhere! I think it's a sign you need to heed Ally, and compromise isn't always the right thing to do. Better to save and wait maybe?
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Glad your trip went well! I should have gone to visit my sister in Seoul when she lived there – she spoke so highly of the place, and now that she's no longer there it seems too far away. The chandelier is beautiful and well worth pursuing.
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It used to be sold at Moss in NYC and perhaps still is but I didn't see them on the website. I also heard rumors there was a cheaper source somewhere but I'm not sure what it is.
Good luck on your search.
Ugh, I'm so frustrated. I had an amazing lighting source saved for a post and I can not find it. But if you are willing to forego vintage provenance, then this might be a less expensive option:
http://www.tonichome.com/catalog.php?item=292&…
By the way, these are gorgeous! I hope you find what you're looking for! Oh, and locally you might try City Issue. They carry lots of vintage lighting.
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Those lights are beyond fabulous! I love pretty much everything about the kitchen and second dining room. I wonder where those barstool/Eames chair looking seats came from?
I've never seen them before – but they're just gorgeous. And I LOVE that pink room – sooo pretty!
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White Elephant. Dallas.
Ask them to take photos and email them to you.
xxmb
Welcome back, dear! You have my 110% support for a fab chandelier! Have you tried YLighting?
http://www.ylighting.com/chandeliers-allitems.htm…
Cyber hug, Mon
Yum. Especially love it in that last setting against the dark bookcases and chartreuse. I bet it looks splendid when lit!
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wow, that Tonic Home chandy is pretty great for the price…
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I love them in the kitchen setting. Love the juxtaposition in a more minimalist setting.
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Dear Ally,
What a fabulous trip to have gone on even though it was a whirlwind one !!
I am not as keen on the starburst chandelier as you but, that is probably because, being a lot older than you, I saw it as a child, the first time it came round !!!! AND, I'm always a little slow at accepting things. I will probably have them in every room in my house before the year is out !!!! XXXX
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They are hard to find indeed! You may also want to check out Horchow's lighting. They have lots of trendy and timeless options.
xo,
cristin
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Oh I can't tell you how many times this happens to me. I'll see something in a magazine…fall in love with it…and then find myself seeing it everywhere!! I always take it as a sign
This chandelier is beautiful…love it in the room with the yellow chairs!!
no help from me but i too share your love of the thing. and that pink and yellow rooms is still pretty awesome.
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Love these! I think they'd look particularly great with traditional architecture (with a ceiling medaillion).
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Jane: It seems we have the exact same taste in lighting – first the Murano and now this. You'll have to tell me what else you have in your house.
nkp: I've seen that Tonic Home one around but I don't like it nearly as much as the starburst. I'll check out City Issue though – you haven't led me wrong yet!
Marsi: I believe they Eames and they're vintage so you probably need to go on ebay . . .
Marybeth and Cristin: Thanks for the suggestions. I'll check them out.
Splendid Willow: I love Y Lighting but they don't have this . . .
Jacqueline: I guess everything old is new again, eh?
um, that chandelier is RADICAL!!!
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i love these, so pretty
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I shoot interiors for many mags, and I've seen this fab light fixture in a couple of homes. I'm with you….I want one too!! Good luck in your search. Love your blog!
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wow! i lovelovelove those lime colored chairs!
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Arteriors Home is a great resource. I also love my lotus chandy from Viva Terra:
http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/!stmenu_tem…
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You might try http://www.lushpad.com. They're great if you have some patience and just keep watching for what you want!
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love all the photos in here, but the first one is so so so cute. gorgeous! beautiful dining room. colours and furniture could be better balanced.
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Love those.
Try Z Gallerie.
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Can anyone tell me where to get the dining chairs in the first photo? The mustard colored and steel clored chairs? Thanks
victoria: Those are Knoll Platner chairs. You can get them at All Modern and DWR, among other places.