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Feb 3, 2023 · Our place as a British lighting design company. At William Sugg and Co. Ltd, we are proud to be the original British heritage lighting company. Having been founded nearly 200 years ago, we have worked on a huge variety of projects across the UK and have produced heritage lighting of the highest quality and value for a range of buildings, public ...
The Anglepoise Original 1227 desk lamp is a classic and game-changing light that is the true essence and epitome of British design. Created by George Carwardine, the current three-spring controlled design was first released in 1935 and is the basis of Anglepoise’s entire brand and identity.
Oct 23, 2020 · British lighting manufacturers are leading the way in terms of high–quality, desirable fittings that enhance every room in the house. As interior designer Susie Atkinson says: “Clients are very interested in where products come from. That they are handmade, and made in Britain, is very important.”. From bathroom chandeliers to slimline ...
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Classic British Lighting offers a stunning range of vintage brass lighting, hand made in East Anglia, UK. Designs are mainly of the Art Nouveau period being from 1895 to 1925 in style ...
Aug 19, 2023 · The late 19th century was a period of unprecedented technological progress and innovation, which saw the world transformed in countless ways. It was an era defined by a restless spirit of experimentation and discovery, fuelled by a desire to push the boundaries of what was possible and to create a brighter, better future.
To us, the light fittings made by three or four classic British lighting brands seem to have lasted particularly well: Britain’s industrial lighting market had dozens of brands. We choose four favourites. Revo Electric Co. Based at a huge works in Tipton, West Midlands, Revo was a giant in British industry for much of the 20 th century. It ...
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. G.E.C. was closely involved in setting up Britain’s National Grid.
