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Vintage British lighting brands: a short history. Here at skinflint, about half the lights we sell were made in Britain. And while the former Eastern Bloc’s clear, uniform look appeals to many of our customers, British vintage lights often come in small batches with a unique history and design.
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- Medieval and Gothic Style Lighting
- Jacobean and Tudor Style Lighting
- Victorian and Edwardian Style Lighting
- Art Deco and Art Nouveau Style Lighting
- Tiffany Lighting
- Mid-Century and Retro Lighting
- Traditional Styled Lighting
- Modern Classic Lighting
- Contemporary Lighting
Medieval and Gothic Style Lighting Medieval and Gothic lightingis perhaps the most distinguishable between different lighting designs – mainly due to the materials used and simple arrangement of lights. However, these types of light fittings were originally only for the rich. This was because the light bulb hadn’t been invented and people had to re...
Jacobean and Tudor Style Lighting The Tudors faced the same problem as those in medieval times, since they had no electricity they had to rely on candles. Candles were still very expensive as they were made using fat, oil or wax. They also burnt quickly, meaning that they had to frequently replenish many of them. Modern day, Tudor inspired lighting...
Victorian and Edwardian Style Lighting During the beginning of the Victorian period, homes were still predominantly lit by candles made from fat and beeswax, along with the occasional oil lamp. However, the period saw a success in technical developments in many areas, including the ability to light an entire room with a single light fitting – somet...
Art Deco and Art Nouveau Style Lighting The terms of Art Deco and Art Nouveau are often confused. Art Nouveau was a short lived style that spanned around 30 years from around 1890 and featured intricate floral motifs amongst which were the popular ‘Rose’ by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Feminine forms were regularly used in the designs along with bota...
Tiffany Lighting The first Tiffany glass lamp was created by Louis Comfort Tiffany just before the turn of the 20th Century. He originally designed stained glass windows. Using the scraps from the windows, he created decorative, handmade lamps that became extremely fashionable in subsequent years. Now the style is extremely sought after and they ar...
Mid-Century and Retro Lighting Retro and Mid-century designsstarted making a comeback a few years ago now and their popularity is growing each day with no signs of slowing down. During the 50’s and 60’s, light fittings became a style statement distinguished by visual simplicity – highlighting clear lines, sculptured forms and smooth curves. Taking ...
Traditional Styled Lighting A style that sums up an ‘English Rose’, effortlessly beautiful lighting that adds character and allure to traditional settings. It may be an elegant chandelier, or a ceramic table lamp – the key is in the timeless appeal and decadent excellence. This style is great to add a quality flourish to traditional and period sett...
Modern Classic Lighting Mid-century, Art Deco and industrial lighting trends have had a heavy influence on today’s contemporary light design – so much so you’d be forgiven for mistaking modern lighting for light fixtures from previous eras and design movements. A style that takes the best of traditional designs and convenience and adds a modern fin...
Contemporary Lighting Challenging convention, these lights will add an interest to modern homes and create an interest to your lighting design. Many will also feature the latest technology, allowing you keep up to date with the times. Some may think that they are quite minimalist in design, but what they lack for in intricate, fussy detailing, they...
Known as a “side lamp,” “carriage lamp,” or “truck lamp,” our artifact would have been sold in pairs and designed specifically for use on the front of early automobiles (particularly delivery/work vehicles) in the years before electric car lighting became the norm in the 1920s.
Feb 3, 2023 · Here we celebrate British lighting and it’s designers: from heritage lighting to more modern contemporary lighting. Why is traditional British lighting still just as popular as modern lighting design? There are innumerable reasons why British heritage lighting still has its place in society today.
Benjamin Electric first developed the classic, domed pendant reflector that might spring to mind when you think of vintage, British industrial lighting. The patent was later sold to G.E.C. and the basic design adopted widely, with dozens of variations on the theme.
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These qualities have made mid-century modern lighting especially in demand. Current designers are releasing entire collections of fixtures that embody the era’s fashion. Much of this manufacturing echoes the iconic creations of the period’s original designers, the pioneers of the movement.
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REVO classic British industrial lighting. During the mid 20th Century, lights were designed with care and built to last, and out of all the iconic British lighting brands we salvage and restore here at skinflint, REVO is probably the most recognisable.
