Silk drum shades, in bold colours create a retro vibe
Retro lighting is all about using trends and styles from the past to create new light fittings that are fun and funky with a certain nostalgic charm and character. Every so often old designs seem to come back into fashion and so it is today with retro lighting. 
Whilst the term retro could be used to describe almost any period it is more commonly used to cover the 3 decades – 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. From the post war 1950’s with rock and roll and American diners to the psychedelic 1960’s with groovy designs and fashions to the 1970’s pop culture with flared trousers and platform soles. As the saying goes ‘if you can remember anything about the sixties you weren’t really there’, but either way you can still take inspiration from Bespoke Lights retro style lighting. We are finding that many restaurants, bars and hotels are taking a trip down memory lane and sourcing modern retro inspired lighting for their interiors.
Retro style light fittings are smart, stylish and defined by clean lines and an often bold colour pallet. An eclectic mix of lighting with something for everyone – they are cool and funky allowing you the opportunity add your own personality and sense of fun.
Brightly coloured painted metal pendants are very retro and just perfect for adding a bold splash of colour in informal dining rooms and kitchens.
Mid Century style lighting with a monochrome look
If you want a slightly more subdued effect opt for a more mono-chrome look. Bespoke Lights have recently added a collection of hanging metal pendants in more neutral and pastel colours that sit well in more traditional settings.
Yaounde Pendant
Retro style school house and globe pendants will also create a nostalgic retro feel that is not too over the top for period homes. Other lights that are very retro include adjustable angled metal table and floor lamps and our Cambridge Lighting Silk Collection. This Silk Collection includes a selection of drum shade ceiling pendant lights in different sizes with matching wall lights that are all available in a choice of bold vibrant colours or pale neutrals.
Here at Bespoke Lights we believe that retro lighting should not just be a thing of the past. Today’s retro style lights have a modern twist and are fun, funky and very good value.
Retro Mid Century Lighting for under £100.00 Shop Now or browse the collection>>