Collection: Made of Recycled Materials

Recycled Cardboard & Natural Rattan

The lightest materials on this page, and the warmest. Both filter light through texture instead of blocking it, so the glow comes out soft and organic.

• Disc Pendant Light by Graypants: Recycled corrugated cardboard, laser-cut into stacked horizontal layers that shade gradually from light to dark, in Blonde, Natural, or White at 17", 20", or 24" across. Made in the USA with a field-cuttable cord, takes one E26 LED lamp (not included), dry-rated. Mood: a gallery piece that happens to be cardboard.
• Antibes Semi-Flush-Mount Ceiling Light by Currey and Company: Handwoven rattan strands shaped around a wrought iron frame, 24.5" across and 12.5" tall, with an acrylic diffuser softening the light behind the weave. Available in Natural or White. Rattan is a natural material; confirm any recycled-content claim for the specific finish before ordering. Dimmable, three E12 candelabra lamps. Mood: a resort lobby, scaled for home.
• Skew Wall Light by Graypants: Graypants' recycled cardboard brought to the wall, backlit so the glow escapes around a textured shade, in Blonde, Natural, or White at 13", 15", or 22" wide with a slim 4" extension. ADA compliant, made in the USA, two E12 LED lamps. Mood: quiet texture for a hallway.

Recycled Glass

Glass can be melted down and reformed again and again, which makes it one of the most natural materials to bring back. Thick, rippled, or tinted, recycled glass usually carries more character than new.

• Totem LED Flush-Mount Ceiling Light by Pablo: Pablo Pardo's blown opal glass over steel, made with recycled materials, in four shade designs that run from a low 17" disc to a 15.5"-tall stacked column. Integrated 20W LED at 1400 lumens and 90 CRI with warm dim from 2700K down to 2200K, TRIAC and ELV dimmable. Mood: sculpture that dims like candlelight.
• Duvernell Wall Light by Currey and Company: Thick waves of recycled glass rippling across a compact wrought iron sconce, 7.5" wide and 8" tall with a 4.25" extension. Dimmable, one E12 candelabra lamp. Mood: water caught mid-motion.
• Sommelier Chandelier by Currey and Company: Strips of recycled bottle glass layered around tiered iron rings, 27" across and 26" tall, in Green or White, adjustable from 31" to 100" overall. Eight E12 lamps, dimmable. Mood: the wine cellar, raised to the ceiling.

Recycled Metal & Mixed Materials

These designs combine metal with other materials, including recycled steel, reclaimed wood, and compact LED components. The recycled or reclaimed content may be limited to one part of a fixture, so confirm the exact material before ordering.

• Flow Twist Pendant Light by Varaluz: Ron Henderson's hand-forged recycled steel spirals, shaped like swirling shells and wrapped in sustainably harvested rattan or left bare in Hammered Ore, Matte Black/French Gold, or Steel. 18" to 36" wide with three to eight E26 lamps, CSA damp-rated, limited lifetime warranty. Mood: coastal bohemian, built to last.
• Coronado Pendant Light by Kalco Lighting: Reclaimed wood and hand-forged wrought iron framing a deep mesh bowl that keeps the lamps visible through the screen, 30" wide and 34" tall. Six E12 lamps, ELV dimmable, dry-rated. Mood: the blacksmith's shop, refined.
• Jewel Mono LED Pendant Light by Axo Light: Studio Yonoh's compact aluminum cone, 4.75" wide, with a recycled-nylon support arch and strip accents in Black/Black, Black/Grey, Gold/Black, or Greige/Black. Made in Italy with an integrated 6.5W LED at 671 lumens and 90+ CRI, 2700K or 3000K, and a choice of 12- or 38-degree beam. Mood: precision in miniature.

Eco-Friendly Shopping Tips

A recycled shade is a good start. What happens after installation, including the bulbs, the lifespan, and whether you'll want to replace it in five years, matters just as much.

Put LED in every socket: Most fixtures on this page ship without bulbs. LED lamps at the lowest wattage that does the job keep energy use down and keep heat away from paper and fiber shades.

Read the materials line: "Made of recycled materials" can describe the whole fixture or a single component. Check the listing, or ask our lighting specialists, if a specific recycled material is the reason you're buying.

Choose shapes that will last: Keeping a well-made fixture in service can reduce the need for replacement. Natural textures and simple forms tend to age gracefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a cardboard light fixture safe?

Yes, when used as listed. The Disc and Skew are UL listed for dry locations and specified for LED lamps, which run much cooler than incandescent. Keep them out of bathrooms, covered porches, and anywhere moisture collects.

Does recycled glass look different from new glass?

It often does, and that's the appeal. Recycled glass tends to be thicker and more textured, with subtle variations in tone. The ripples in the Duvernell and the bottle-glass color of the Sommelier are features, not flaws.

Do fixtures made from recycled materials cost more?

Not necessarily. This page runs from compact sconces and pendants under $500 to statement chandeliers, and the price usually reflects size and handwork more than recycled content.