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Wednesday 2 November 2011

The Fantastic Teacup Chandeliers by Madeleine Boulesteix


I first came across Madeleine's work in 2002, while leafing through a copy of Living Etc. She makes spectacular, quirky, culinary-inspired chandeliers out of recycled metal cooking utensils and glasses.






I tracked her down to her studio in Brixton, and we spent a happy hour or two discussing the kitchen we were designing and the colour schemes.





At the time, we were constructing a Denby-inspired 1930s cream and green colour scheme for our units, and Madeleine suggested a similar theme for our chandelier. We loved it so much, we took it with us when we moved to Islington.












Now some years later, we have just installed a new kitchen with a very different look, and once again turned to Madeleine for a centre-piece chandelier over the central island.






This time, we spotted a spectacular multicoloured glass chandelier replete with jelly moulds, pastry cutters and flan tins. It sounds barmy but looked fantastic, and had just been exhibited at the Courtauld Institute.


























I don't use this site for commercial promotion, have no financial interest in Madeleine's sales and have paid the full asking prices for the two pieces I purchased from her.
















But in Madeleine's case I love her work so much, I thought I had to let people know what a fantastic artist she is.






Madeleine is currently holding a brief exhibition, 'A Light Shower' at The Corner Shop, Craft Central, 21 Clerkenwell Green, London CE1R 0DX from 1-6th November. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Saturday 12-7pm with wine & snacks between 6-7pm, and on Sunday from 12-4pm. Nearest station is Farringdon.






I would thoroughly recommend a visit to her exhibition - every item on show is for sale. You can see more at www.madeleineboulesteix.co.uk, and at www.craftcentral.org.uk.

4 comments:

  1. I have admired your kitchen chandelier every time I've visited, it's a stunning piece, and it's really lovely to read more about the talented artist who designed and created it.

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  2. Marvelous. Brilliant creativity. Cheers !

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  3. I found the page! gosh! Im definitely going to let my friend Lesley know about this! She was amazed by the lights!

    Thank you Luiz for probably the best supperclub experience ive ever had... :)

    goz

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