DIY Home — December 18, 2023

VIDEO: Industrial Edison Style Chandelier

DIY Home — December 18, 2023

VIDEO: Industrial Edison Style Chandelier

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Many of you have asked about my DIY industrial Edison style chandelier. As I promised, here is the tutorial for my dining room, and now kitchen bar lights.

The base of my chandeliers are made from a recycled coffee table & cabinet door. The vintage reproduction electrical parts I found on Etsy at Snake Head Vintage. I used the satin nickle light sockets and twisted cloth wire in cla y for both of my chandeliers. I also purchased three amber tubular light bulbs for my kitchen chandelier which give a nice warm mood light. For the larger dining room piece I used twelve 20-watt tube bulbs that I purchased at my home improvement store and added a dimmer switch. It is perfect for over the dining room table. Here is a printable materials list and step-by-step to go along with the video tutorial. Enjoy the video and let it inspire you to make your own version of a vintage industrial chandelier. Cheers! ~ Lia

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54 Comments

Debbie April 27, 2021 at 6:51am

I was just about to order a “Spider chandelier” light until I came across this idea. I love it! I want to make one with either 8 or 10 lights. I will be using an electrician but I am a bit confused as to how each light connects to the wiring I have in the ceiling? This look is a lot cleaner than the spider chandelier and I love that you can choose your light socket and wire color!

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1. Lia April 27, 2021 at 8:07am
  
  @Debbie
  
  Hi Debbie, I would check with your electrician about that, they’ll know best and make sure it’s done right and safe! Have fun!!
  
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distributor April 20, 2021 at 7:13am

thank you for sharing information, very good

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Roberta November 13, 2016 at 1:58pm

So fun! I am sharing this on Pinterest.

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1. Lia November 13, 2016 at 8:08pm
  
  @Roberta
  
  Thanks for sharing! 🙂
  
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Mandy June 16, 2016 at 10:18pm

Love the chandelier! I also love your table!! Where did you get it? Or did you make it?!

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1. Lia June 17, 2016 at 8:02am
  
  @Mandy
  
  Thank you so much! I wish I made that table 🙂 It’s the Emmerson Dining table from West Elm.
  
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Rosalind July 8, 2015 at 2:43am

Hey! Great DIY! Wish I had seen earlier so I could’ve linked it in my article. 🙁 I did an article on Edison Bulb DIYs and I think this would’ve made a great resource for my readers. If I come up with a part 2, I’ll be sure to link you You can check the article out here:http://www.screed.com.sg/edison-bulb-diys-that-you-have-to-try/
Thanks!

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1. Lia July 8, 2015 at 1:33pm
  
  @Rosalind
  
  I hope you come up with a part 2, I am actually making another Edison style lamp. Stay tuned;-)
  
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Lynsey March 30, 2015 at 8:53pm

I just watched your tuturioral for the chandelier and it’s beautiful! My only question is… When you state to add the 4th wire in, it seemed as though you wrapped it u w the rest? I’m sorry, I didn’t quite see that part of the process. And also, was hooking it up to the source difficult?
Thank you!!!

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1. Lia April 15, 2015 at 9:51am
  
  @Lynsey
  
  The ones I did had 4 light heads so the 4 wires were from each light head. As for hooking it up to the source I always recommend using a certified electrician, when it comes to electricity I always refer to the professionals. Don’t want to burn down my house:-)
  
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BeautifulLife March 16, 2015 at 12:31pm

Hi Lia, (love that name; it is also my daughter’s name, spelled exactly like yours!! ; )

Your chandelier idea is great; something we have been wanting to do in our creative office boardroom for some time. I just wanted to mention one word of caution for anyone attempting to build one of those. Lia used 20W bulbs x 12, as seen in the pic, adds up to 240W; great.

Please use caution when building your own version. Let’s say, for argument sake, you are using 60W bulbs and plan to be even more adventurous by using 20 bulbs, you may be pushing the limits a) because the load may be too great and b) because it will be tricky to properly secure all wires together in one large ‘lump’. You’ll have to do it differently! Make sure you check load limits, etc and if in doubt, consult with an electrician or ask at the hardware store. They should be able to answer your questions. And lastly, depending on what kind of bulbs you use, a dimmer may not always work and, ‘may’ also become a fire hazard. I am not posting this to discourage anyone but wanted to, in addition to Lia’s great creative idea, underline that you are working with electricity and safety in this case is paramount.

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1. Lia March 16, 2015 at 2:37pm
  
  @BeautifulLife
  
  Thank you! I absolutely agree with everything you say. People, please be careful! I had an electrician here that I could consult, didn’t want to burn down my home:-)
  
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Alyce January 28, 2015 at 7:01pm

You are amazing Lia! I really love the concrete counter tops and the lighting is gorgeous. Thanks so much for the peek!
Alyce Kennefy

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1. Lia January 29, 2015 at 9:17am
  
  @Alyce
  
  Thank you, it is one of my all-time favorite project:)
  
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Amy January 20, 2015 at 6:56am

Lia- Thank you so much for the details in this post. I just finished my own version and I am thrilled with how it came out!

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1. Lia January 20, 2015 at 10:16am
  
  @Amy
  
  Love to hear that:) Thank you for putting a huge smile on my face!
  
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amelied November 9, 2014 at 11:31pm

I am in love with this tutorial. It’s brilliant!
You’ve inspired me yet again 😀
<3
Pia

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1. Lia November 10, 2014 at 8:50am
  
  @amelied
  
  Thank you, I love mine!
  
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Shubhi May 29, 2014 at 9:03am

Hi Lisa! Love the chandelier! I was inspired by you video and made a slightly different version of it (added cage) for my dining room. But, I have not been able to mount it to the ceiling! I was wondering if you did anything special for the bigger one (from coffee table?) to mount it to the ceiling.
Again loved the video!
Thanks!

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1. Lia May 29, 2014 at 6:49pm
  
  @Shubhi
  
  Thanks! I mounted it with the ceiling mounts the pop open and give a lot of strength. Again as in the video, I had someone help me who knew what he was doing. 😉
  
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Jenise March 2, 2014 at 11:30pm

Hi Lia,
This light fixture is just gorgeous! I’m in love and I’ve featured it on my site DIYFunIdeas.com. It’s a place to discover fun & creative DIY ideas and inspirations. Here is the link to your featured post: http://diyfunideas.com/?p=578
Thank you so much for this wonderful project!!! ~Jenise

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1. Lia March 3, 2014 at 5:39pm
  
  @Jenise
  
  Thank you so much for sharing this post with your readers! You are the best!
  
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Lisa February 25, 2014 at 7:54am

This is a really well done tutorial. I’ve wanted to make a fixture like this for a long time. Thanks!

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1. Lia February 25, 2014 at 8:32am
  
  @Lisa
  
  Thanks Lisa! Now you can go for it! Share photos of your finished light.
  
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Homemade February 20, 2014 at 1:03pm

Wow, I LOVE this! I’ve been starting to see these Edisson bulb light fixtures crop up in a few upscale restaurants here in NYC too. I bet there will be many more out there thanks to your great tutorial Lia! You’re such a trend-setter 🙂
~ Melissa

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1. Lia February 20, 2014 at 6:55pm
  
  @Homemade
  
  It is quite the thing here in Portland too. I am so happy I know how to make them now. haha.
  
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Lisa February 19, 2014 at 9:36pm

You are simply amazing and never cease to amaze me with your crazy skills. Lucky me, I get to see it in person tomorrow! 🙂

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1. Lia February 20, 2014 at 6:55pm
  
  @Lisa
  
  Awww, thanks!
  
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maureen February 18, 2014 at 7:46pm

I love this chandelier. We are redoing our kitchen and I think we will attempt this DIY project. I painted my cabinets annie sloan paris gray and because of your yellow stool in your gray foyer I redid an old buffet that will be my kitchen island with yellow. I really enjoy all of your projects and the beautiful images. You are an inspiration. I want to try and make some flowers for the upcoming spring which is a bit away in the Northeast, but I know it will eventually come.

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1. Lia February 19, 2014 at 10:22am
  
  @maureen
  
  Thanks Maureen! I love Paris Gray. Share photos of your kitchen when you are done. So exciting. Maybe making some paper flowers will help encourage the spring to begin. At least inside your home. 😉
  
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Julia February 18, 2014 at 5:46pm

Thanks for the tutorial!!! I love your dining room table too – did you make it, or did you buy it?

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1. Lia February 18, 2014 at 5:49pm
  
  @Julia
  
  Thanks Julia! I LOVE that table and I wish I had made it. . . hum, sounds like a challenge to me. I bought it at West Elm. It is the Emmerson table.
  
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Kathy February 18, 2014 at 5:35pm

Gorgeous! I love it! Truly amazing.

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1. Lia February 18, 2014 at 5:49pm
  
  @Kathy
  
  Thanks Kathy!
  
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SuzyMcQ February 18, 2014 at 4:47pm

Great video, Lia. You really helped to put the entire project in focus for me. Thank you so much!

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1. Lia February 18, 2014 at 5:49pm
  
  @SuzyMcQ
  
  Thanks Suzy! This would have been a long photo tutorial, better in video!
  
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Katie February 18, 2014 at 1:18pm

I’ve followed you for awhile and finally need to comment! I have never come across a blog where I pretty much LOVE every single diy or idea that’s posted…until yours. I love your style, all your paper diy/printables, and your other projects (like this one). I appreciate so, so much all the freebie printables and the tutorials. I *love* your blog and your style! Thank you so very much!!!

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1. Lia February 18, 2014 at 5:56pm
  
  @Katie
  
  You just made my day Katie! What a sweet note. I have such a great time making and designing so to hear that others LOVE it… sigh… you are the best.
  
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Atmosphère February 18, 2014 at 1:18pm

Waou ! Waou ! Your chandelier is fantastic. I love it !!

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1. Lia February 18, 2014 at 5:56pm
  
  @Atmosphère
  
  Thanks! It is my favorite. 🙂
  
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amy February 18, 2014 at 11:46am

you are simply amazing Lia! Looks like I have a new project thanks to you:)

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1. Lia February 18, 2014 at 11:54am
  
  @amy
  
  Haha! You will love it! After doing this I feel very confident in my wiring skills and am looking forward to more DIY lights.
  
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