I have been searching for an old one of these to paint red forever! Now I KNOW for sure it will look awesome. I like the lights too.

I saw a vendor at the last Brimfield Antiques Fair here in Massachusetts that had a stockpile of pagoda style chandeliers in the $300-$1000 range.

It’s not silly-creativity and dreaming are more important than ever-it’s a lack of attention to those that’s gotten us into this mess… :)

Droooool!

I got this exact chandelier on ebay for about $80 over the summer. I painted mine white with rustoleum. New candle covers at the hardware store were about $0.7o each. Pieces prices, like 1st dibs, are insane but I guess you pay them to do the legwork for you.

I do adore this, but agree with Sophia. Pieces prices have become steadily more insane, especially considering that they are repainted yard-sale finds and not important and rare designer pieces.

Grace, you can totally find a vintage chandelier like this on eBay. I see them all the time — they’re usually white and they usually sell for around $100. A can of red spray paint and maybe a $30 rewiring job from your local lamp repair shop and you’re good to go.

Pieces is great to peruse for ideas and inspiration, but I do find their prices really beyond the pale.

P.S. A hint on finding something similar on eBay: Search “bamboo chandelier” (http://shop.ebay.com/items/__bamboo-chandelier) or “tole chandelier” (http://shop.ebay.com/items/__tole-chandelier).

There are several of these up for auction right now — most for less than $50.

Here’s one extremely similar for $298! http://www.shadesoflight.com/bamboo-tower-chandelier-6-light.html It comes in several colors

Hi Design Sponge! We love your website! Thanks so much for mentioning us, very flattered. Sorry some think our prices are too high. There is a lot of work and detail put into all of our pieces. Prices have increased for us on all levels. We spend a lot on professionals wiring, painting and upholstering to ensure good quality. However we try really hard to have a good range of accessories and gifts for everyone to leave feeling like they can afford something we have.

Amy: Thank you SO MUCH for the link to that $298 chandelier. I have been searching for something for my bedroom and the Pieces one is just too rich for my budget. But, I checked out their website and it is filled with stuff to dream about.

wow. i have a ratty not-exactly-the-same chandelier that i scavenged off the curb and I’ve been mulling whether or not to keep it. This pushed it into the “keep” column. I think I’ll paint it and wrap it in a strand of LED lights (no wiring/electrical skills whatsoever). thanks for featuring this. although i think the black light tubes are very ugly.

this is lovely! I have a wee birdcage obsession & love Oriental design so this would be a lovely addition to a long-dreamed-of Asian room…
sigh

A friend saw this and forwarded it to me… I found a rusty old one in a junk store. I stripped it, had it rewired, and painted it chinese red with Hollandlac paint. http://tinyurl.com/53fwrd Who knew!?

Wow you could probably build this out of electrical pipe and weld and spray paint the rest! hermm