These Life-Sized Giraffe Sculptures Hold Chandeliers in Their Mouths

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

If you’re a fan of all things weird and wonderful—especially when it comes to home decor—you’re sure to appreciate this life-sized, chandelier-holding giraffe sculpture. Italian designer Marcantonio teamed up with Qeeboo to create Giraffe in Love. The designers say, “Giraffe in Love represents irony and lightness: The giraffe is in love but she does not know it yet because her heart is far from her head and she lives love light-heartedly.”

Marcantonio is inspired by the relationship between man and nature, but his pieces always have a playful side. He often channels his child-like imagination to come up with his whimsical designs, and the Giraffe in Love piece is no exception. Available in a variety of colors—including black, white, and a range of pastel hues—it stands 2.6 meters tall (approximately 8.5 feet), mimicking the average size of a real, young giraffe. Each piece holds a classic Marie-Therese-style chandelier in its mouth that’s completely wind and water resistant, allowing customers to choose between placing Giraffe in Love inside or outside.

If you don’t have the space for a life-sized giraffe, you can opt for a wall version (173 cm / 5.7 ft) or a miniature standing version that’s just 1 meter tall (3.3 feet). And if giraffes aren’t your thing, Marcantonio has designed a whole zoo of animal light fixtures that are sure to bring out your wild side.

Check out Giraffe in Love below, plus Marcantonio’s other animal-inspired designs. If you love this collection, you can buy your own here.

Marcantonio teamed up with Qeeboo to create Giraffe in Love—a life-sized, chandelier-holding giraffe sculpture.

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

Each piece holds a classic Marie-Therese-style chandelier in its mouth.

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

It's also available as a smaller, wall-mounted version.

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

If you don't have room for a giant giraffe in your home, check out Marcantonio's other animal-inspired lighting designs.

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

Giraffe Chandeliers by Marcantonio

Marcantonio: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Qeeboo: Webiste | Facebook  | Instagram

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Marcantonio.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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