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Oct 23, 2020 · An impressive number of British lighting companies focus on making lighting by hand, often to a client‘s individual requirements, and recent launches demonstrate their sheer creativity and innovative thinking.
- Katherine Sorrell
- Quality British Lighting
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The UK is blessed to have many world-renowned designers, manufacturers and retails of quality lighting. Here in the UK, we have some “household” names associated with iconic quality lighting as well as world leaders whose names would not be known outside the field of interior designers and architects. There is a lot of cheaply made imported lightin...
Tom Dixon.
Tom Dixon A name linked for many decades with truly unique and wonderful items of lighting as well as furniture and interior design objects. Tom Dixon was a self-taught designer who has created many modern lighting Icons. You can read my summary of some of the Tom Dixon range HERE. The Official Tom Dixon website can be viewed HERE.
Abigale Ahern.
Abigail Ahern is a name associated with unusual and trendsetting designs in lighting, home accessories and interior designs. Abigail has an enchanting take on interiors and the Abigail Ahern brand offers a whole host of unusual lighting ideas. You can read my overview of Abigale Ahermns lighting HERE. You can view the Abigale Ahearn website HERE.
OKA.
OKA was launched in 1999, the three founders of the company came together and pooled their varied skillsets to create a wonderful range of lighting products as well as interior design items and furniture. The OKA name is highly regarded with Interior designers and homeowners alike. You can view the OKA website HERE.
The SOHO Lighting Company.
The SOHO Lighting Company is based in central London, a newcomer to the world of quality lighting design and manufacture SOHO have been offering a fabulous range of classic designs since 2017. The SOHO Lighting Website can be viewed HERE.
Besselink & Jones.
Besselink & Jones offer possibly the finest hand made lighting anywhere in the world. Since 1959 they have manufactured hand made lighting products of the highest quality with no shortcuts on material quality or workmanship. You can read my review of Besselink & Jones swing arm wall lights HERE. The Besselink & Jones website can be viewed HERE.
Vaughan Designs.
Vaughan produces a wonderful range of classic lighting designs as well as beautifully crafted designer lighting. Explore the Vaughan range and you will find lighting based on Antiques sitting next to beautiful modernist designs, Vaughan has been in production for 35 years. I have dealt with Vaughan on several occasions and am happy to report that they offer a very high level of customer service. You can read my review of the Vaughan Library wall light HERE. The Vaughan Designs website can be...
Anglepoise.
A British lighting company that is known the world over. An iconic company producing quality modern Industrial Modern lighting with roots that go back 80 Years to the original Anglepoise Herbert Terry lamps. Today Anglepoise offers the classic desk lamp in a range of sizes and colours as well as floor lamps, wall lights and ceiling pendants. You can read my review of Vintage Anglepoise desk lamps HERE The Anglepoise website can be viewed HERE.
Original BTC.
A British lighting success story. Formed 30 years ago Original BTC and its sister company Davey Lighting specialises in hand made British industrial style lighting. Original BTC offers pendants, ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps as well as specialist lighting. Original BTC lighting is beautifully handcrafted from a variety of materials including metal, glass and ceramics. You can view the Original BTC website HERE
Vinterior.
Although not strictly a Lighting company Vinterior has to be on this list. Vinterior is a wonderful website with a huge range of vintage interior design items and always has a fine range of vintage and original retro lighting from a wide range of design eras. It is a great looking website. TIP – if you visit Vinterior and see something you like then buy it asap as the lighting is often a one-off offering and may be gone when you return. You can view the Vinterior website HERE.
Jim Lawrence.
Jim Lawrence specialises in Wrought iron Lighting but has a range that covers Brass, other metals and glass. Started in the mid-1990s Jim Lawrence has a reputation for providing quality hand made lighting. The Jim Lawrence wrought iron designs are often simple & rustic making the most of the materials used in the construction. You can read my review of the Jim Lawrence globe pendant light HERE. You can view the Jim Lawrence website HERE.
Dernier & Hamlyn.
Dernier & Hamlyn design and manufacture a fabulous range of light fittings in the UK. The company has been in existence since the late 1800s. With a factory in London Dernier & Hamlyn manufacture top-quality lighting for designers’ specific requirements and for luxury residences and hotels, superyachts and restaurants. You can view the Dernier & Hamlyn website HERE
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- Cameron Design House. Cameron Design House is an award-winning British bespoke sculptural lighting company based in London. Over the years they have become synonymous with unique, contemporary design and refined craftsmanship.
- Haberdashery. Haberdashery is an award-winning London based design studio focused on the perpetual appeal of light, they deliver bespoke sculptures and contemporary collections.
- John Cullen Lighting Ltd. John Cullen Lighting’s core philosophy revolved around the belief that lighting can enhance the enjoyment of a space dramatically.
- Kansa Lighting. Over the last 38 years Kansa has become a leading designer of decorative lighting and glass panels, whilst manufacturing other interior items such as stained glass.
Aug 19, 2023 · Discover Exquisite Hand-Crafted Vintage Brass Lighting Made in the UK, Inspired by the Art Nouveau Elegance of the Victorian and Edwardian Eras. Illuminate Your Space with Classic British Lighting, A Artisan British Lighting Company.
Hugely appealing British Made quality lighting does make us proud. Using the finest of materials expect to see solid brass, silks, chins, metal spinnings and unique light fittings. A whole host of choices ceiling lighting, wall lighting, table lamps and floor lamps.
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May 23, 2019 · Each of our British lighting designers has a story that begins right here in the UK, and we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the achievements of these British lighting designers and dig into the history of their brands to find out what makes great, homegrown lighting design.