Wine Bottle Chandelier: Love It or Hate It?

March 29, 2008

I love the idea of recycling old wine bottles to create something new and useful. While dining at Bar Bambino — where I was inspired by their leather napkin rings — I couldn't help but notice the industrial yet chic chandelier. Empty wine bottles have been filled with tiny lights before being geometrically attached to a large wooden plank and drilled in to the ceiling. It definitely added an artistic feel to the restaurant and dining experience. While it's not something I would want for my home, I think the idea could be interpreted to create a beautiful decoration or fun lighting scheme for a party. What do you think?

San Francisco Love It Or Hate It Wine Restaurants Wine Bottle Chandelier Bar Bambino

20 Comments

trouble450 5 years 1 week

We do these at Christmas. Red and green bottles filled with twinkle lights. One year we even had the bottles tilted and lights pouring into wine glasses.

tlsgirl 5 years 7 weeks

I love this! I would absolutely put it in my kitchen.

CaterpillarGirl 5 years 7 weeks

they have had those at the melting Pot chain restaurants for years.

sfbutterfly24 5 years 7 weeks

I think if you get those glow sticks and placed them inside the bottles you could get a prtty cool effect. Think how pretty they would look on a deck or on some stairs to let you know where the party is at!!

megln1022 5 years 7 weeks

i like it! definitely not for a dining room or kitchen- but if i had an entertainment/bar area that could be cool! definitely cool in a restaurant

Goody 5 years 7 weeks

i like it

tastebudtart 5 years 7 weeks

I really like it! Although, I received a wine bottle 'candelabra' for Christmas that isn't so hot. :-P

jedimasterarmi 5 years 7 weeks

that's my style!

ShePirate2010 5 years 7 weeks

cool

aimeeb 5 years 7 weeks

Funky...

AmberHoney 5 years 7 weeks

Love it for a Wine Bar or restaurant but not the home, as stated.

bellydancinmary 5 years 7 weeks

This is very creative and beautiful!

emalove 5 years 7 weeks

Love it for a bar or a restaurant...I agree that it wouldn't be right in a home. But it looks pretty cool.

refined101 5 years 7 weeks

I love the idea of eco-friendly, *green* decor, that reuses pre-existing products/materials. Bravo! Danny Seo would be proud :-)

will205 5 years 7 weeks

love it - it would be very torpedo like if they fell, though...

Mel475 5 years 7 weeks

I love it! I think it's great. I don't know if I would have something like it my home - maybe if I had a great bar/entertaining area or something - but it's spectacular for a restaurant or bar!

cupcake345 5 years 7 weeks

This is one of those things you would look at twice because you can't believe someone was that clever. Martha, I'm not.