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Text Messaging-Enabled Crystal Chandelier Shown In Milan

Posted by simoniker on from the hit-at-all-the-dinner-parties dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The Austrian crystal manufacturer Swarovski showed a chandelier capable of displaying text messages via SMS at last week's Milan furniture fair. The Ron Arad-designed piece was at the center of the attention during the opening show, with hundreds of partygoers sending uncensored messages to the chandelier. More info can be found at the official Swarovski site, and photos of the construction are available at the manufacturer's website."

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  1. From the subway to the ballroom by AhBeeDoi · · Score: 5, Insightful

    There's nothing like an advertising laden chandelier to make your ballroom feel like a subway station.

  2. Reading between the lines by sssmashy · · Score: 4, Insightful

    You gotta admit, nothing says "I have more money than brains" than a text-messaging chandelier that costs more than a new car.

    Your wealthy dinner guests will be awed for about ten minutes, while your less-wealthy friends snicker at you behind their napkins.