Light Fitting Collection

A hanging oil lamp fitting
5310178 A hanging oil lamp fitting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a hanging oil lamp fitting over a dinning table. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Swan incandescent light globe and fitting
5312174 A Swan incandescent light globe and fitting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Swan incandescent light globe and fitting, shown at the International Electric Exhibition at the Crystal Palace)

A typical oil lamp fitted with an opaque glass shade
5311700 A typical oil lamp fitted with an opaque glass shade; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a typical oil lamp fitted with an opaque glass shade to diffuse the light)

Entrance with etched glass door at left, sconce, and open window... Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908
Entrance with etched glass door at left, sconce, and open window, in home of Edmund Cogswell Converse, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1908

Wall Fixture, c. 1936. Creator: Florence Huston
Wall Fixture, c. 1936

Treasury Dept. in Lincolns time... Washington D.C. between 1860 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Treasury Dept. in Lincolns time (cash room - behind the desks). between 1860 and 1880

White House interior, Old Green Room (1st interior photo?) Presidents study, between 1860 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
White House interior, Old Green Room (1st interior photo?) Presidents study, between 1860 and 1880. [On the table is a copy of the Diana of Gabii sculpture]

Gasolier, c. 1880. Creators: Thackara, Buck & Co. Thackara, Sons & Co
Gasolier, c. 1880. Attributed to Thackara, Buck & Co. or Thackara, Sons & Co

A Cobweb leaded glass table lamp by Tiffany Studios, c
991111 A Cobweb leaded glass table lamp by Tiffany Studios, c.1906 (bronze, leaded glass, mosaic glass) by Tiffany Studios (1902-32); 73.8x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Untitled, 1920-1921. Creator: Will Heer
Untitled, 1920-1921

Bedroom designed by Esme Gordon, A.R.I.B.A. A.R.I.A.S. with Greek key design W Wilton Carpet by James Templeton & CO Ltd and Old Chelsea curtains

The Oak Bar, Terminal 2, Dublin Airport, Collinstown, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Light fitting with fixed terminals, close-up

An energy efficient light bulb
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A traditional light bulb
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Exploring the Evolution of Light Fittings: From Treasury Dept. To White House and Beyond" Step back in time to Washington D. C. Between 1860 and 1880, where the Treasury Department in Lincoln's era showcased an intriguing light fitting. Its creator remains unknown, but its historical significance is undeniable. Moving into the White House interior, we catch a glimpse of the Old Green Room through what could be one of the first interior photos taken during that period. Presidents' study also boasts a mysterious light fitting from this era, crafted by an anonymous artisan. Fast forward to around 1880 when Thackara, Buck & Co. , along with Thackara Sons & Co. , presented their gasolier creation. This exquisite piece added elegance and grandeur to countless spaces across the country. Tiffany Studios took center stage with their cobweb leaded glass table lamp—a true masterpiece created during an undisclosed year between 1920-1921 by Will Heer himself. The intricate design captivates viewers even today. Esme Gordon's bedroom design showcases her talent for incorporating stunning light fittings seamlessly into her work—an art form that elevates any space it graces. Traveling overseas to Brussels, Belgium, Maison Strauven (1905) catches our attention with its remarkable architecture adorned with unique light fittings envisioned by artist Alan John Ainsworth in recent years (2014-2017). Not far away stands Maison Autrique (1893), another Belgian gem featuring captivating light fittings that have stood the test of time—another testament to timeless craftsmanship captured through c2014-2017 artwork. Dublin Airport's Terminal 2 surprises visitors as they step foot inside The Oak Bar—a haven where modernity meets tradition—with carefully selected light fittings illuminating conversations and creating a warm ambiance for travelers passing through Dublin's bustling streets. From close-up shots revealing fixed terminals on various fixtures to extraordinary pieces salvaged from the Titanic, these light fittings tell stories of their own.