Established in 1990 by Peter Bowles, Original BTC began life as an Oxford based home lighting brand and has secured two further lighting brands; heritage marine lighting manufacturer Davey Lighting and LED lighting manufacturer Beadlight, under its umbrella. |
When lit the translucent shade provides an exquisite, warm light. |
Upon visiting and speaking with the workers, it was discovered that the downward-casting overhead lighting created shadows on their work surfaces. |
The VL38 table lamp was originally designed in the late 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the Radiohuset building the Danish broadcasting house in Copenhagen today the Royal Danish Academy of Music . |
Uniform light distribution is insured by the interior of the shade being a painted with a white matte finish. |
Crafted out of galvanized iron or raw sand blasted bronze, the light has a heavy cast construction. |
With a family history steeped in retail, manufacturing and design, Peter designs the company s products in conjunction with his son Charlie who became Director in 2012. |
When switched off the lights have an angular sculptural beauty, and when switched on they provide warm, ambient lighting with dramatic lines and shadows. |
The exquisite multi faceted bone china shade, matched with a chrome base, provides elegant, sophisticated lighting for interior spaces. |
The Oceanics steel galvanised finish provides authenticity and longevity. |
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