Here, ordinary doesn’t stand a chance.
This gallery celebrates the charm of individuality, featuring one-of-a-kind creations. Each piece is unique, born from a collection of oddities and rare materials, making them exclusive by nature. Repeating these designs is a rare occurrence and only done upon special request.
“BURNOUT”
(w:96” h:54” d:36”)
This chaotic chandelier is a tribute to the beauty of the unexpected, where discarded odds and ends come together in a dazzling display of luminous mayhem—nothing matches, yet everything shines. And like any unforgettable party, pulling it off took patience, vision, and just enough trial and error to leave its creator running on fumes.
“WINDING DOWN”
(w:9” h:34” d:9”)
Not all heirlooms come in velvet boxes. Some get handed to the weird kid who thinks tools make great chandeliers. When my great-grandfather’s auger bits came my way, the family knew they were headed for something unexpected. Now, six of them spiral down from a cast iron cog wheel, their dulled cutting edges replaced with sparkling glass insulators—casting their legacy, history, and grit in a new light. Part tribute, all twist, this piece honors the tools that helped build his home—now lighting the way in another.
“CHANDELIER, NUMBER ONE”
(w:17” h:13” d:6”)
Some discoveries leave you speechless; others inspire you to build a chandelier—especially when the surprise involves vintage medical oddities. Take this extraordinary tote of antique specimen bottles, meticulously illuminated to highlight their original embossed labels. Each proudly announces its former occupation, making this chandelier the number-one choice for anyone who’s ever thought, “My décor could really use more bathroom humor.” It perfectly embodies Afterglow’s spirit, proving that tastefulness is overrated—but humor is golden.
“SHOE-NDEL-ETTE”
(w:14” h:24” d:17”)
The little sibling to the Shoe-ndelier, in this playful offshoot, discarded shoe stretchers still find new footing—this time in a smaller, sassier spotlight. Smaller in stature but big on character, some designs deserve a second take. Not quite reinvention. Not quite grand… just well-heeled, well-lit, and slightly stretched.
“MUG SHOT”
(w:11” h:24” d:9”)
One part coffee, one part crime. A once discarded grinder, reimagined and re-mounted like the trophy bust of an industrial outlaw. Dial up the intensity of its bloodshot eyes and limescale-stained mugs with the turn of a faucet knob.
“LIGHT FARE”
(w:18” h:32” d:18”)
Part dinner party, part light show, this one-of-a-kind chandelier serves up a dazzling display of glass dishes, utensils, and kitchen oddities, all glowing in a brilliant banquet of illumination.
“BRAIDY BUNCH”
(w:38” h:28” d:24”)
A hay trolley, braided steel cables and tricycle wheels twist, turn and tangle in this unruly chandelier. Its spiraling metal and glowing bulbs feel both industrial and whimsical—equal parts farmhouse grit and childhood glee.
“BENDER”
(w:19” h:22” d:10”)
Built from an old rectifier, compression springs, and a dazzling army of over 45 bulbs, this industrial light show is controlled by a central panel with five dimmers. Designed to glow like a shimmering cityscape at low power but capable of a full-on filament frenzy, “Bender” is built to both set the mood… or light up the night.
“REVOLVER”
w:18” h:32” d:18”
Locked and loaded… Perched atop an antique tin mold, a repurposed stamp rack now flaunts a carousel of glowing filaments. Fiery red braided wires twist and turn through its center, leading down to a dashboard toggle knob that lets you dim it down or fire it up!
“ELEC-SPRITZ-ITY”
(w:16” h:22” d:14”)
Bubbling with nostalgia, this glowing display of vintage spritzer bottles fizzes with charm. Tucked inside a weathered wooden crate and illuminated from within, it feels like a secret stash of bootlegged lightning.
“SEA LEGS”
(w:6” h:16” d:5”)
Straight out of a Jules Verne adventure, this piece looks like a relic from a Victorian-era laboratory. Crafted from a telephone ringer box, brass horn, tincture bottles and a vase, the faucet handle dimmer at its base invites you to dial up the mystery.
“SUNDAY SIDE UP”
(w:38” h:28” d:38”)
Even the most ordinary kitchenware can have a dazzling second act. This chandelier takes an antique kettle on a swirling, gravity-defying adventure through loops of copper and bursts of colorful glass, like a tea party caught mid-explosion.
“GHOASTER”
(w:16” h:22” d:14”)
Looking like a gadget from a mad scientist’s holiday experiment, this lamp is equal parts spooky and toasty. Crafted from a Christmas tree stand, a camping toaster, and antique skeleton keys, it casts an eerie amber glow through its vents, creating a warm yet mysterious atmosphere.
“KITCHEN KIT”
(w:12” h:14” d:7”)
1 of 3. Inspired by elementary school diorama projects, this story was too big for the simple confines of its steel box. Kitchen tools and glassware break free, bursting in shape and color—exploding into something unexpected and bright.
“AMP-LER”
(w:32” h:28” d:13”)
Shedding light on the wild side, this moose antler has traded its trophy status for a more illuminating role. Reimagined as a chandelier, it brings rustic charm indoors, with eight glowing bulbs that sparkle like a circuit of northern stars.
“CHUCKED WAGON”
(w:44” h:19” d:15”)
Rescued from a dusty barn, this wagon now rolls into a new life as an illuminated coffee table. Packed with vintage elementary school milk bottles and topped with sleek glass, this repurposed relic turns abandoned odds and ends into a glowing conversation piece.
“TWINKLE TOES”
(w:35” h:8” d:8”)
A nod to first steps and bedtime stories, this wooden spool rack holds a glowing procession of infant-sized cobblers' shoe forms—marching in step with an imaginary parade.
“CRUISER”
(w:40” h:11” d:11”)
Fashioned from the salvaged remains of a 1940s Packard, its iconic swan hood ornament takes flight once more. A soft glow spills downward, and dimming controls cleverly replace the old hood latch, proving that even in the scrapyard, style is never totaled.
“TEA-SHNU”
(w:16” h:22” d:14”)
The divine pourer of light! With the grace of many arms, this brass pitcher and glowing teacups serve up a celestial blend of warmth and whimsy.
“TWISTED ‘T’”
(w:8” h:16” d:4”)
Even the hardest-working tools deserve a stylish second act. Once a humble bicycle pump, this piece has traded air for ambiance, casting a warm, rhythmic glow from its handcrafted lanterns.
“HEIRLOOM-INESCENT”
(w:50” h:32” d:32”)
Once the pride of countless family gatherings, this mismatched silverware set has found new life as a luminous tribute to tradition. No longer confined to drawers or forgotten in storage, these heirlooms now radiate warmth and history, reminding us that while formal tables may change, the stories we pass down will always have a place to shine.
“SINFANT”
(w:10” h:13” d:8”)
Meet the mascot of mischief. Straight from the nursery of nightmares, this unholy cherub glows with an eerie illumination, stitched together from broken pitcher parts and twisted wire hangers. Hovering in the darkness, he watches... always.
“SHOENDELIER #1”
(w:18” h:18” d:18”)
In a dance of form and function, discarded shoe molds find new footing as a radiant centerpiece. Once shaping leather, they now shape light—embracing the glow of reinvention.
“RECOIL”
(w:8” h:9” d:4”)
From raw heat to radiant glow—snaking coils once built to generate warmth are reborn as an intricate display of light. Porcelain insulators stand firm, elevating a fully dimmable tribute to discarded machinery.
“TURNING THREE”
(w:72” h:68” d:70”)
Designed to spark children’s imaginations, this vintage tricycle serves as the centerpiece of a chandelier. Suspended above a youth library lounge, it added a playful touch of nostalgia, lighting up the space with its whimsical charm.
“VOLTS”
(w:14” h:18” d:5”)
Crafted from milking teat cups, a wooden crate, and rusted bed springs, this creation is a perfect blend of found objects. A bulb hidden beneath its base casts a soft glow on the surface it sits on, while a faucet knob controls the dimmer.
“SECRETARI-LIT”
(w:36” h:40” d:20”)
Commissioned by an antiques dealer, this vintage hobby horse has been reimagined with a playful twist. Outfitted with replica wrinkled glass carnival bulbs and reassembled into a more 'animated' position, it now lights up the past with a little extra charm.