Wall Light
1950-1960 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
John Dennis Lennon MC CBE (23 June 1918 – 16 April 1991) was a British architect, interior designer, and furniture designer. He was responsible for the interior design of the Queen Elizabeth 2 and of 190-192 Sloane Street, London.
Lennon worked for Fry, Drew & Partners and became the first director of London's Rayon Centre. In 1950, he formed his own firm, Dennis Lennon and Partners, later significantly contributing to the 1951 Festival of Britain. He took over Hamper Mill, near Watford, restoring decaying buildings.
He was the recipient of the Military Cross for his service during the Second World War and was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his work as an architect and designer.
Lennon worked for Fry, Drew & Partners and became the first director of London's Rayon Centre. In 1950, he formed his own firm, Dennis Lennon and Partners, later significantly contributing to the 1951 Festival of Britain. He took over Hamper Mill, near Watford, restoring decaying buildings.
He was the recipient of the Military Cross for his service during the Second World War and was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his work as an architect and designer.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Steel and fabric |
| Brief description | Wall light designed by Dennis Lennon, England, 1950-1960. |
| Physical description | Wall lamp, a steel arm of rectangular, straight section, at the end a steel rod supporting a pleated, flared fabric diffuser (damaged) surmounted by a circular, parabolic gauze shade. |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs E.R. Juda |
| Summary | John Dennis Lennon MC CBE (23 June 1918 – 16 April 1991) was a British architect, interior designer, and furniture designer. He was responsible for the interior design of the Queen Elizabeth 2 and of 190-192 Sloane Street, London. Lennon worked for Fry, Drew & Partners and became the first director of London's Rayon Centre. In 1950, he formed his own firm, Dennis Lennon and Partners, later significantly contributing to the 1951 Festival of Britain. He took over Hamper Mill, near Watford, restoring decaying buildings. He was the recipient of the Military Cross for his service during the Second World War and was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his work as an architect and designer. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.346-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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