Our lighting, thirties

Lighting designed in the 30s with its retro, vintage look is one of the main trends reappearing at the moment. When you think about the 30s, you think about the Roaring Twenties, which was a period with an increased buying power and an incredible industrial advancement. Interior design began to move into an increasingly important role. It was during this era that the Art Deco movement arrived on the scene applying the tenets that everyday objects should have artistic qualities. Art Deco followed a similar direction as the Art Nouveau movement dating back to 1890, which thrived on novel invention, colors and nature. Art Deco, on the other hand, is distinguishable by its symmetrical and classic designs.

Lights from the 30s were symbolically recognizable by their geometric, architectural shapes as well as simple lines.

Many brands are now reproducing the emblematic luminaires of the 30s, such as the British firm Anglepoise offering their industrial style light fixtures that are timeless.

Designer George Cawardine originally designed architectural lamps in the 30s for factory workers, especially in the automobile sector. These lamps are now available as floor and wall lamps, pendants and clip-ons... The Danish brand Andtradition is another firm that typically reproduces lights from the 30s such as the pared down, elegant Bellevue.

If it is retro and vintage that you are in the market for, let the 30s style lights sweep you off your feet, quite trendy today!