Bottlelicious: Chandeliers Made Out of Recycled Glass

Photo: Jack Zalium

It makes sense for bars, pubs and restaurants to use their, er, raw materials and get creative with a bit of bottle recycling of their own. Chandeliers made of old glass bottles show that recycling can be stylish and rustic at the same time. But even individuals with the right kind of collector spirit (or access to the raw materials) can fabricate beautiful chandeliers out of recycled glass bottles. And they don’t need to be big and bulky. We’ve found five that are truly inspiring!

5. Color Me Green

Photo: Jennifer Boyer

Here, we can see what a bit of selective recycling can do. Dozens of the same green glass bottles make up this beautiful and stylish five-tier chandelier. And yes, it can be found at the Jameson Distillery in Dublin, Ireland. 

4. Fair and Square 

Photo: Quinn Dombrowski 

If you happen to have bottles of different colors, sizes and shapes - no worries. They can still make for a pretty attractive chandelier as we can see here. Don't miss the cool shadows on the ceiling! 

3. Wine Charm

Photo: Nadine Schaeffer

No, this isn't an original chandelier from the Seventies. That effect is thanks to the Instagram app. But this five-tier chandelier is a timeless beauty, made of dozens of clear wine bottles. It graces the ceiling of the Bonny Doon Vineyard Cellar Door Cafe, where it no doubt inspires collections for a second one.  

2. Beer Light

Photo: Andy Blackledge

Yup, this beer bottle chandelier is quite popular among bars and pubs because each bottle can be replaced individually, thus opening the door for themed promotions, seasonal designs and other fun stuff. Hard to believe that all this great raw material would have gone out in the recycling bin otherwise. Pair the chandelier with a string of party lights and you got a winning combination. Somewhat romantic too. 

1. Tipsy Turvy  

Photo: Jax House

Our favorite, a chandelier that's a bit different, snaking through the whole room. This design is perfect for staircases, high ceilings, museums... Anywhere where there's lots of space. The advantage here too is that each bottle is attached separately and can thus be replace separately too. Sleek, stylish and innovate. What's not to love?