Arrow-Slim range of fluorescent light fittings
Light Fitting
1965-1966 (made)
1965-1966 (made)
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`Arrow-Slim' light fittings Designers Peter Rodd and John S. Barnes. Maker Atlas Lighting Ltd. A range of 18 inch, 3ft and 5ft fluorescent light fittings and attachments available in single and twin-tube ersions. Prices from £2 17s 6d for a single tube fitting to £7 18s for a twin tube 5 ft fitting (attachments extra). The Arrow-Slim range of light fittings is based on a 1 inch diameter fluorescent tube, and its extremely slim sectioned spine was achieved by the development of a new choke. This made it possible to relate a tube of such a small diameter to the size of the control gear and to achieve a matching relationship between spine and tube in both single and twin tube fittings. Original prototypes were improved upon by deleting spot welding operations and by fixing the starter switch to the spring latch which also retains the lampholder and cover. The fitting was completed and a matching range of attachments was designed following the simple rectangular concept. They include a twin tube batten with a metal pressed louvre.
The Arrow-Slim range of light fittings is based on a 1 inch diameter fluorescent tube, and its extremely slim sectioned spine was achieved by the development of a new choke. This made it possible to relate a tube of such a small diameter to the size of the control gear and to achieve a matching relationship between spine and tube in both single and twin tube fittings. Original prototypes were improved upon by deleting spot welding operations and by fixing the starter switch to the spring latch which also retains the lampholder and cover. The fitting was completed and a matching range of attachments was designed following the simple rectangular concept. They include a twin tube batten with a metal pressed louvre, top; a two tone twin diffuser, centre; and a single diffuser with a wall mounted batten, bottom. Visually, the design provides the neatest, slimmest and smallest fluorescent light fittings so far produced.
Sir Jules Thorn chairman, Atlas Lighting Ltd Peter Rodd designer John S. Barnes designer
Design Journal No.198, Design Council Awards and the Duke of Edinburgh's Prize for Elegant Design, June 1965, pp.32-53
The Arrow-Slim range of light fittings is based on a 1 inch diameter fluorescent tube, and its extremely slim sectioned spine was achieved by the development of a new choke. This made it possible to relate a tube of such a small diameter to the size of the control gear and to achieve a matching relationship between spine and tube in both single and twin tube fittings. Original prototypes were improved upon by deleting spot welding operations and by fixing the starter switch to the spring latch which also retains the lampholder and cover. The fitting was completed and a matching range of attachments was designed following the simple rectangular concept. They include a twin tube batten with a metal pressed louvre, top; a two tone twin diffuser, centre; and a single diffuser with a wall mounted batten, bottom. Visually, the design provides the neatest, slimmest and smallest fluorescent light fittings so far produced.
Sir Jules Thorn chairman, Atlas Lighting Ltd Peter Rodd designer John S. Barnes designer
Design Journal No.198, Design Council Awards and the Duke of Edinburgh's Prize for Elegant Design, June 1965, pp.32-53
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 9 parts.
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| Title | Arrow-Slim range of fluorescent light fittings (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Metal including copper |
| Brief description | A set of the Arrow-Slim range of fluorescent light fittings which includes single and twin fluorescent light fittings and attachments based on a 1 inch diameter fluorescent tube. Designed by Peter Rodd and John S Barnes and made by Atlas Lighting Ltd, 1965-66. |
| Physical description | Fluorescent light fittings, rectangular case with horizontal baffles. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Gift of the manufacturer |
| Object history | Historical significance: Winner of the Design Council Award in 1965. |
| Summary | `Arrow-Slim' light fittings Designers Peter Rodd and John S. Barnes. Maker Atlas Lighting Ltd. A range of 18 inch, 3ft and 5ft fluorescent light fittings and attachments available in single and twin-tube ersions. Prices from £2 17s 6d for a single tube fitting to £7 18s for a twin tube 5 ft fitting (attachments extra). The Arrow-Slim range of light fittings is based on a 1 inch diameter fluorescent tube, and its extremely slim sectioned spine was achieved by the development of a new choke. This made it possible to relate a tube of such a small diameter to the size of the control gear and to achieve a matching relationship between spine and tube in both single and twin tube fittings. Original prototypes were improved upon by deleting spot welding operations and by fixing the starter switch to the spring latch which also retains the lampholder and cover. The fitting was completed and a matching range of attachments was designed following the simple rectangular concept. They include a twin tube batten with a metal pressed louvre. The Arrow-Slim range of light fittings is based on a 1 inch diameter fluorescent tube, and its extremely slim sectioned spine was achieved by the development of a new choke. This made it possible to relate a tube of such a small diameter to the size of the control gear and to achieve a matching relationship between spine and tube in both single and twin tube fittings. Original prototypes were improved upon by deleting spot welding operations and by fixing the starter switch to the spring latch which also retains the lampholder and cover. The fitting was completed and a matching range of attachments was designed following the simple rectangular concept. They include a twin tube batten with a metal pressed louvre, top; a two tone twin diffuser, centre; and a single diffuser with a wall mounted batten, bottom. Visually, the design provides the neatest, slimmest and smallest fluorescent light fittings so far produced. Sir Jules Thorn chairman, Atlas Lighting Ltd Peter Rodd designer John S. Barnes designer Design Journal No.198, Design Council Awards and the Duke of Edinburgh's Prize for Elegant Design, June 1965, pp.32-53 |
| Bibliographic reference | Design Journal No.198, Design Council Awards and the Duke of Edinburgh's Prize for Elegant Design, June 1965, pp.32-53 |
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| Accession number | CIRC.17 to H-1966 |
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