Salvaged from the infamous Fawley Power Station, these 1950s pendants by British manufacturer Thorlux spent over 50 years illuminating its boiler house. All original components remain preserved, including a striking vented enamelled shade and a polished aluminium gallery. Patina to the shade nods to a rich history and heritage. Great for downlighting over kitchen counters or above desks in office spaces.
Lighting design in the UK benefitted from a free market. Different companies were working at the same time, designing and producing similar products for the same market. Often with only slight differences in their style, they constantly upgraded and improved their original designs. The products we salvage come from the old industrial heartland of England. This area of the UK was once the boiler room of the British economy - from the potteries of Stoke, through the engineering works of Birmingham, to the wool, textile and cotton mills of Oldham and Manchester.
View all lights from UKThese pendants are part of a fortuitous haul of varying vintage lights salvaged from the iconic Fawley Power Station in Hampshire, UK. Celebrating their history and heritage, they've had their characterful signs of age - such as spots of wear and patina - carefully preserved by our workshop team. Meaning you get a light that is both ready for modern-day use and truly unique.
Each light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder, 2mtrs of suspension chain, elephant grey braided cable and ceiling mounting plate. If you would prefer another colour cable or an E26 lamp holder (USA), please just ask.
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Supplied tested to BS EN60598. Converted for use in the US and worldwide. IP20 for internal use only.
Thorlux was founded by Frederick William Thorpe in 1936 in Small Heath, Birmingham. The company produced vitreous enamelled shades for lighting factories, workshops, mills and farm buildings during the progressive industrialisation of the 1930s through to the 1950s. Thorlux is still in existence over 75 years later, manufacturing a comprehensive range of professional lighting and control systems for architectural and industrial applications. The classic enamel shades from the 1950s with the distinctive Thorlux branding are one of our firm favourites.
View all Thorlux LightsAs well as offering a lifetime guarantee that includes repairs, our Full Circle buy-back scheme gives you the opportunity to trade-in your skinflint lights. It keeps vintage lights in use forever - helping you and our planet.
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Why we recommend using energy-saving LED light bulbs in all of our vintage lights.
Where our lights can be used internally and externally, including bathrooms and IP ratings.
Our UK Lighting Industry Association (LIA), British Standards and UL certifications.
The quality of what I bought (being around a third of the cost of their top end items) is exceptional. Recommended.
- Steve | London | UK
I am very pleased with my purchase, it finishes off my dining room just perfectly.
- David | East Sussex | UK
Beautiful lights, exactly as described and photographed online, and with very quick delivery. Thank you.
- Henrietta | Kent | UK
The lights definitely bring a sense of authentic character and history to the space. It's the truth when I say I had the lights before I even had final house plans!
- Leslie Huntley | Roost Interior Design | US
