Steampunk Lighting
What Makes Lighting “Steampunk?”
Steampunk lighting is reminiscent of the Victorian Era paired with industrial themes. These aesthetics come together in harmony for a rustic or vintage look with a science fiction feel. Steampunk interior design often features metal such as copper, bronze, brass, iron combined with glass, pipe, and wire. All of this comes together to make a stunning pendant light, chandelier, sconce, lamp, or even outdoor lighting fixtures.
With so many options to choose from for your steampunk interior design, we’ve compiled our favorites for easy browsing and shopping. We’ve also added in a few inspirational items for reference.
Steampunk Ceiling Light Fixtures
A beautifully designed steampunk kitchen is a fantastic place to integrate industrial electric light options. It’s easy to integrate the same metal from other areas of your kitchen such as copper, brass, iron, steel, and bronze into your lighting art.
If you have the room, opt for steampunk light fixtures that take up space such has a hanging fixture like a chandelier, pendant light, or perhaps a decorative pipe fixture.
Steampunk Chandelier
If you do have the space for hanging steampunk lights, a light fixture featuring a combination of gear, wire, plumbing, and electrical wiring features can really stand out and bring the design of the room together.
A custom chandelier can really be a great focal piece for any room. A steampunk chandelier fixture in a bathroom, bedroom, or kitchen can be incredible!
Steampunk Pendant Light
A steampunk pendant light is essentially a smaller, less intricate version of a steampunk chandelier. Typically a Victorian Era pendant lights feature the bulb as much as it does any electrical wiring, plumbing, soldering, etc. Typically, you might find a pendant light fixture over a bar, island, or dining table. They’re a great way to illuminate your favorite piece of steampunk furniture in a fun and interesting way.
Steampunk Wall Sconce
While steampunk hanging lights bring industrial Victorian Era elegance to any room, not everyone has room for a pendant light. In that case, a wall sconce may be a better option. Steampunk wall lights can still bring the right aesthetics to your space without crowding overhead space.
Steampunk Light Bulbs
Incandescent Light Bulb Options
Thomas Edison Light Bulb Options
Steampunk Lamps
Not all steampunk lighting options have to be built in. There are a variety of steampunk lamps that can really tie together your decor. From the popular steampunk rocket lamp to a diverse selection of the steampunk desk lamp, there are hundreds of choices to choose from. Some design even features DIY steampunk lighting or a simple lamp with a steampunk light shade.
DIY Steampunk Lamp
Learn how to make your own steampunk lamp. Don’t be afraid to put your own spin on your steampunk lamp to make sure it fits your room, aesthetic, and matches the materials you’re using in your steampunk interior design.
