Wine and Beer Bottle Chandeliers

I’ve been noticing unusual chandeliers lately and have snapped a few pictures to show you.  I love reusing and recycling, and I think it’s always wonderful when something beautiful comes from something that would otherwise be tossed out.

This big beer bottle filled light is in the entry at On the Border Mexican Cantina in Dublin California.  Filled with Dos Equis bottles and other colorful Mexican favorites, it fits right in with the south of the border décor. I love how the different colors of green, clear and brown cast a warm glow to the surroundings.  

 

                

I spotted this beauty when walking through the Napa area. Located in the outdoor seating area at The Pear restaurant, it  added to the fun atmosphere.  We didn’t stop for food or drinks, just to take this quick photo. Maybe next time.

 

     

This is always one of my favorites. Jefe’s Restaurant in Lake Oswego Oregon is home to a wonderful menu and this awesome room divider. Each bottle is drilled at the bottom, at which point a cable is strung through it.  A type of crimp bead and a washer holds each bottle in place. I love how it catches the light from every angle. When I’m ready to make one I’ll probably have to return to Jefe’s many times to get it just right.  Luckily their food is scrumptious!

I looked online for Bottle Chandeliers and found several styles available, but none quite as lovely as these favorites.  Wouldn’t it be fun in an outdoor seating area? Or as a room divider in a contemporary living/dining area?  What about saving the Champagne bottles from your wedding and displaying them in a chandelier?  I think there are many possibilities and I continue to be on the hunt for more ideas. If you spot any, let me know. I'd love to see them.

Comments

[Jean]

How do you make the wall of wine bottles? I can't find a how to.

[Janet's House]

Hi Jean. I've never seen a tutorial but I wonder if you were to contact the restaurant they might have some information on who created it for them. When I'm able to sit close enough to it I can tell a hole is drilled in the bottom of the bottle and a cable runs through it. The little crimps and washers are to hold each bottle in place. Other than that I'm stumped. Good luck and send me pix if you figure it out. It really is cool!!

[Sheryl Wold]

Janet
At the Glass Museum in Tacoma they have a glass wall made out of old wine bottles, pretty cool, Worth a stop by if you ever get to Tacoma.
Sheryl