HomeThangs.com Has Introduced a Guide to Modern Cluster Pendant Lighting
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Reclaimed industrial furniture is starting to make a big comeback in the design world. Maybe the most widespread and universal example of this is the resurgence of the light bulb pendant. The decorative equivalent of a bare bulb on a string, antique models sport beautiful sockets attached to long cords, often with old fashioned bulbs. But this look has also been appropriated by the more modern-minded in the form of cluster pendants. HomeThangs.com has introduced a simple guide to this new modern twist on a very traditional style.
Like light bulb pendants, cluster pendants are made of a bulb, a socket, and a cord. But rather than having a decorative socket, often modern versions have decorative bulbs. And rather than sporting only a single bulb, modern cluster pendants are composed of many multiple bulbs, each on their own separate cord and allowed to hang in a bundle – or cluster – forming a sort of casual globe-style chandelier.
The idea of a bare bulb on a cord might not seem appealing at first – and probably evokes images of that ugly utilitarian bulb in a basement, garage, or attic. But modern cluster pendants composed of several independent bulbs are a whole lot nicer looking, and have much more room for customization. The lengths of the cords can be varied, or rather than being left to hang loose, each cord can be attached to a wall, draped, pinned, fastened, braided, or tied into just about any position, creating a draping, spidery style that’s totally unique to this type of light.
The notion of a decorative bulb might also seem a little strange. Antique bulbs are often considered decorative for the type and shape of glass and old fashioned filament used, meaning the "decoration" mostly comes from the unique appearance of older technology. For more modern fixtures, bulbs can be blown into different shapes or even coated with a thin layer of chrome to create a much more chic, modern appearance. Not only does a chrome coating create a shiny, reflective surface, but it also acts as a sort of built in shade, to help moderate the brightness of having a fixture made entirely of bare bulbs. Cluster pendants made with CFL type bulbs often swap the traditional helix swirl for more unique, decorative patterns.
Of course the biggest drawback to cluster pendants made with unique bulbs is that any non-standard bulb is going to be a little difficult to replace. And not "difficult" like that weird shaped appliance bulb either. Often these bulbs are unique to the light’s manufacturer, and can only be replaced by re-purchasing them from the manufacturer or a dealer that carries their products specifically. Because bulbs can last a long time (sometimes longer than some companies, and certainly longer than some seasonal designs) it’s a good idea to buy a few rounds of replacement bulbs ahead of time.
Another drawback (for some, at least) is that looking at a bare bulb can be a little harsh on the eyes – and might be a little too bright, depending on the room. For those that are sensitive to bright lights, look for cluster pendants with small shades, either built around the bulb or occasionally built inside it, designed to soften and filter the light while getting the same sleek, bare-bulbed look. These shades are usually small and unobtrusive, like simple domes, and sometimes nix the problem of the difficult-to-replace bulb all together by giving the light its shape and simply using a smaller, standard bulb inside.
For all the ways that cluster pendants differ from that basic, utilitarian eyesore, perhaps the most interesting one is in the cords that connect the bulb to the ceiling. Rather than a basic wire, these come in a rainbow of colors, and lend a great deal of personality to what is ultimately a fairly simple lighting fixture. Red seems to be the most common, but models are available in green, pink, blue, yellow – every color of the rainbow, sometimes all at once. This colorful look is especially daring when the bulbs are hung separately rather than left to rest in a cluster.
For more of these beautiful lights, read the full article here, or check out more fixtures from Zuo Modern and Nuevo Living.
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Tanya Tymoshuk, HomeThangs, http://www.homethangs.com, 1-866-278-0880, [email protected]
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