Chandeliers have long been a fixture at events—typically decorating grand ballrooms at charity fund-raisers and even showing up in tents to create a grand sense of occasion. Today, organizers are putting a new spin on the ceiling-mounted lights by employing unusual items like champagne flutes, umbrellas, and tennis shoes to craft artful, eye-catching installations. Here's a look at some unique chandeliers made from surprising objects seen at recent events.
5. Champagne Flutes
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1. Bicycle Wheels
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2. Rental Items
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3. Aluminum Cans
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4. Sneakers
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6. Script Pages
Photo: Kyle Flubacker
7. Plastic Bags
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8. Umbrellas
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9. Hats
Photo: Yvonne Wong
10. Coffee Cans
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11. Liquor Bottles
Photo: Angel Tagudin
12. Cellophane
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13. Ping-Pong Balls
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14. Candy
Photo: Gary Beechey