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Nov 6, 2017 · A new type of oil lamp that provided as much light as ten candles was invented by French chemist Ami Argand in 1780. John Griffin, the forward-thinking owner of Audley End House in Essex, was an early adopter. He bought his first Argand lamp in 1785 and added 22 more to his collection over the years.
Gas lighting of buildings and streets began early in the 19th century, with most streets in London lit by gas as early as 1816. But for the first 50 years it was generally distrusted and few homes were lit. After gas fittings were introduced in the new Houses of Parliament in 1859 the tide turned.
Once in seventeenth-century London a servant named Obadiah illicitly took a candle up to his bedchamber. There it fell over and burnt ‘half a yard of the sheet’. But the quick-thinking Obadiah woke a fellow servant, and together they ‘ pissed out the fire as well as they could’. Interiors lit by candle-light were designed to magnify the ...
- 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...
Jan 27, 2017 · Here we are showcasing our Period Lighting Collection which features reproduction lighting based on designs from the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Electric lighting was still in its infancy. when Queen Victoria died in 1901and throughout the Victorian era electricity remained very expensive. Gas lighting was common in our towns and cities ...
May 30, 2011 · Arc lighting was still too vibrant for interior lights; what was needed was a light that was practical and would burn for a long time with a steady light. A brilliant British physicist and chemist named Joseph Swann is the man who was credited with the invention of the carbon fibre filament incandescent lamp.
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May 10, 2017 · Candles were a necessity of Victorian daily life as there was no electric lighting until a few decades later at the dawn of the 20th century. Candlelight was used for most ordinary activities throughout the era, from dining and playing cards to cooking. The popularity of all kinds of candles is evidenced by the wealth of antique votives ...
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