Edwardian Lighting – Fritz Fryer UK

The Edwardian era oversaw the introduction of electric lighting, which, combined with the booming British engineering trade, produced some incredibly high quality lighting. From crystal chandeliers to practical pendants, discover our collection of Edwardian lighting.

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1920’s cast brass table lamp £576.00 Inc VAT

Clear Glass Pendant Lights £120.00 Inc VAT

GLS 3.4W / 470 LUMENS STRAIGHT £12.00 Inc VAT

PEAR 5.9W / 806 LUMENS STRAIGHT £12.00 Inc VAT

Wellington Pendant Light-Black Friday Inc VAT

Edwardian Cylindrical Antique Lantern £2,100.00

Pair Of Adam Style Wall Sconces £1,600.00

Gothic Ceiling Light £1,200.00

Antique Frilled Bell Vaseline Glass Pendant Light £360.00

Osler Antique Brass Ceiling Light with Cut Glass Bowl £4,200.00

Osler Antique Brass Ceiling Light with Hobnail Cut Glass Shade £1,995.00

Antique Silver Plate Ceiling Light by F&C Osler £1,375.00

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Different types of Edwardian Lighting?

Make it easier when selecting your Edwardian Lighting, by exploring the various options we have available.

Edwardian Lanterns

Edwardian Ceiling Lights

Edwardian Wall Lights

Edwardian Lighting History

The majority of homes relied on a combination of gas lighting, candles and oil lamps as electric lighting did not become widespread until after The Great War (1918). Where gas lighting was limited in its shade and arm placement (due to the nature of the flame position) electrical lighting could use arms, necks and shades that could be positioned downwards or even at an angle it also featured delicate metalwork and intricate designs, scrolling arms and pretty shades. It proved to be a refreshing break from the darker lighting trends from years gone by.

The era also introduced table and floor lamps with beautiful fabric and panelled glass lamp shades. Some of the more distinct Edwardian chandeliers were made up of multi-tiered layers and featured smoked and coloured glass. These Edwardian chandeliers looked stunning in large hallways and commercial establishments such as hotel foyers and function rooms. Edwardian lighting was the perfect marriage of styles and designs which included fine glass, metalwork and castings.

While the Edwardian Period lasted a mere nine years and is generally considered to span from 1901 to 1910 (during the reign of King Edward VII) one could also potentially include style trends that started in the late 1890’s to the 1920’s. It ushered in the invention of electrical lighting for (mainly wealthy) households and while being influenced by continental Europe (due to the burgeoning European travels of the the wealthy) along with the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements, Edwardian lighting designs also became more eclectic and focused on using the unique properties of electrical lighting as inspiration for the lighting designs.

Edwardian Designers of Influence

Louis Comfort Tiffany

René Lalique

Thomas Sheraton

Need a little help?

If you are unable to find the Edwardian light you are looking for on our website please speak to a member of our restoration team, who would be happy to check our collection of fittings that are yet to be restored.

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