Resources for Vintage Lighting Enthusiasts
Whether you're restoring a mid-century pendant, hunting for an Art Deco shade, or simply deepening your appreciation for iconic lighting design, this curated guide points you in the right direction.
Explore Our Collections
Start with our own curated ranges of authentic vintage and retro lighting:
- Pendant Ceiling Lights — statement pieces for every interior
- Semi-Flush/Fixed Ceiling Lights — from industrial to mid-century classics
- Wall Lights — ambient lighting with period character
Design Museums & Centres
Essential destinations for lovers of design history and decorative arts.
- The Design Museum — London's home for design innovation and history
- The V&A — unrivalled collections of decorative arts including lighting
- Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour — premium design showrooms
- Business Design Centre — design fairs and interiors events
- Manchester Craft & Design Centre — celebrating British craft and makers
- National Centre for Craft & Design
Lighting Industry & Professional Bodies
Useful references for standards, safety, and the wider world of professional lighting.
- The Lighting Industry Association — UK trade body for lighting manufacturers
- Institution of Lighting Professionals — standards and guidance for lighting design
- The Society of Light and Lighting
Vintage & Mid-Century Fairs
Find authentic vintage pieces and connect with dealers and collectors.
- Modern Shows — leading destination for mid-century modern design and collectables
Sustainability & Energy
- Energy Saving Trust — Lighting Advice — guidance on energy-efficient lighting choices
Know a resource we should add? Get in touch — we're always happy to hear from fellow enthusiasts.