About Original BTC

THE COMPANY

Original BTC was founded in 1990 by Peter Bowles. Design, quality and attention to detail are at the forefront of the products we produce.

Two additional brands 'Davey Lighting' and 'Beadlight' are included under the Original BTC umbrella, bringing with them their products, skills and facilities. We are also fortunate to own six production facilities dedicated to our designs; these include a ceramics factory, glass factory and metal works. HQ and our assembly factories are based in Oxfordshire where Original BTC was founded.

With showrooms in London, Paris, New York & Taiwan, we work closely with retailers, interior designers and architects supplying products all around the world. We are very much an international business with sales to over 85 countries.

Original BTC is a family owned company with six family members directly involved within the business. Although we do consider all employees as part of the Original BTC family…

PETER BOWLES, FOUNDER

Childhood visits to his father’s manufacturing facilities opened Peter’s eyes to the clean lines of traditional factory fittings and the versatility of mid-century style. His later stint working the machines at a French cutlery manufacturer ignited his passion for the “crash, bang, wallop of production". 

Challenged by the design limitations of cutlery, in 1990 Peter went back to his roots opening Oxford-based lighting factory. “My goal was to design and produce lights that you are instantly at home with, that will fit comfortably for many years to come”. Peter was one of the first designers to capture the appeal of industrial styling and to use bone china shades for lighting.

Unsatisfied with the finish of commonly-used plastic lighting flex (back in 1990), Peter replaced it with a woven cotton braid snipped off the family iron! Introducing this type of braid to lighting, and now one of Original BTC’s best-loved design features.

ORIGINAL BTC

Instantly comfortable, unassumingly elegant and accessibly priced, Original BTC designs and manufactures relaxed, familiar lighting for domestic and contract interiors. Quality, mix of materials and detail is key.

The comprehensive catalogue includes utilitarian, statement and stripped back designs, united by a focus on longevity, craft and a passion for pushing the boundaries of production.