School Pendant Ceiling Light

Originally found in 1920s classrooms and libraries, Davey's School Light features a unique hand-spun reflector and complementary ceiling hook and chain. This pendant is available in either painted aluminum or copper, with different colored interiors.

Manufacturing
We rely on centuries-old techniques to create truly authentic, unprocessed lighting designs; some of which originated from London’s East India Docks in the 1880s where Davey Lighting was established. Each of our spun shades begin life as sheet metal disc and are formed through a process called spinning. The sheets are first clamped to a formed block (reflecting the shape we want to produce) which are rotated together at high speeds.
A localized pressure is supplied by hand to this spinning workpiece, causing the disc to adopt the shape of the block. The formed shade is then finished by polishing, weathering or powder coating.

Sustainability
As a family business, we feel a deep responsibility to our communities and the world around us. We prioritize UK manufacturing and materials, reducing transport emissions while supporting local industry. To offset the carbon generated by our offices, showrooms, manufacturing, and fulfilment facilities, we invest in high-impact projects that deliver both social and environmental benefits.