Although retro lighting might not be at the top of you ‘summer-must-haves’ list, there are some pretty smart creations to be found at this pop-up shop. Usually based in Gloucestershire, Trainspotters will be in the big smoke for 10 days only, bringing with it a host of retro lighting and salvage. Having sourced pieces for restaurants like Jamie’s Italian, stores like Urban Outfitters and even big name companies like Starbucks, Google and Sony, Trainspotters is a safe bet for stylish, crowd-pleasing pieces.
New Mills rose like a phoenix from the ashes from one of the many old and dilapidated cloth mills that line the five valleys area in the South Cotswolds. Much like salvaged lighting (where our story all began) we have lovingly restored the Mill over the years to incorporate our warehouse, showroom and offices. This …
The Backstory Over the years we’ve handled some incredible vintage glass lighting. From decorative Holophane pendants salvaged from Victorian churches to industrial explosion-proof beasts rescued from factories in Eastern Europe. Along the way we’ve developed a particular penchant for hand-blown glass. And so over recent years we’ve been building a range of hand blown lights, …
Last week we visited this vast decaying chemical plant in Hungary. It’s currently being demolished from one end whilst we endeavour to spirit the wealth of industrial lighting it contains out of the other. Whatever your take
TIME OUT – London
Although retro lighting might not be at the top of you ‘summer-must-haves’ list, there are some pretty smart creations to be found at this pop-up shop. Usually based in Gloucestershire, Trainspotters will be in the big smoke for 10 days only, bringing with it a host of retro lighting and salvage. Having sourced pieces for restaurants like Jamie’s Italian, stores like Urban Outfitters and even big name companies like Starbucks, Google and Sony, Trainspotters is a safe bet for stylish, crowd-pleasing pieces.
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