Crystal Blue Persuasions

Some wonderful new things are being currently done with the old concept of a light with a bit of sparkle around it. Chandeliers, while retaining their beauty of glass and decoration uplit, have gone all creative on our asses and are delightfully playful. Imagination has no limits. Traditionally, we've seen clear crystal, unless we've ventured into Murano territory, but here's some designs that take a whole new twist on the established. They are from the studio of Hans Van Bentem and are staggeringly good:

However, Lee Bul has taken the genre in his own, ethereal direction with creations such as this one:

This Galleon, photographed by Inga Powilleit, just has to be the star of the room:

Swarovski have rightfully taken back their crystal crown with this unbelievable horse created in droplets. Just wow. 

Also by Swarovski, their beautiful cascade of light dripping onto the ground:

Quirky is fun too. The Villa Augustus restaurant commissioned this whimsical hen themed giant of a statement:

The chandelier below may not measure up to the others, but being flanked by a pair of unicorns pretty much wins the prize of life right there. End of.