Franklite

Decorative and functional lighting for contract, retail and wholesale

Franklite is a British lighting manufacturer that markets an extensive catalogue of decorative and functional lighting solutions aimed at the retail, wholesale and contract markets. Its offering covers both interior and exterior pieces, organised into named collections and product categories ranging from table and floor lamps to wall lights, pendants and downlights.

Named collections

The catalogue is structured around distinct product families. These include BEAU, a fully customisable range of pendants in which each individual component is interchangeable and which features a new glass shape, with or without a built-in diffuser; SLOANE, matt black or polished nickel finish pendants on chain suspensions with ribbed glass and a frosted glass base, with a matching wall light; and WANDERER, cast aluminium portable table lamps in a range of finishes, rated IP65 and suitable for interior and exterior use.

Other notable collections include HORIZON, which combines form and function with industrial inspiration and is available in satin nickel, brushed brass or matt black with clear, smoked, amber or opal glasses; HARP, with a brushed aged brass finish on chain suspensions and a curved frame that gives the clear glass rods a wave effect; NOMAD, cast aluminium portable table lamps in two sizes and a range of finishes, with a switch on the base and rated IP65; and DUSK, matt black exterior wall lights, pendants and pillar lights with fully enclosed clear glass panels, rated IP44.

The company also markets NEWTON, a rise and fall pendant with brown twisted braided cables in painted distressed bronze, frosted glass and cage detail; BORDEAUX, pendants with curved glasses in smoked, amber or copper; PAISLEY, table and floor lamps with adjustable shades in matt black with a black marble base or satin brass with a white marble base; POLARIS, with aged brass or satin nickel finishes and off-white textured fabric shades with matching trims, including a table lamp; and ODEON, matt black or polished nickel bi-directional wall lights with matt opal conical glass shades, rated IP44.

Table lamps, floor lamps and wall lights

The catalogue also includes MASON, a satin brass table lamp with a white shade interior and an in-line dimmer switch; MERIDIANA, modern bi-directional wall lights in matt black and satin nickel or brushed brass; EXPLORER, cast aluminium portable table lamps in rust or brushed brass finish, rated IP65; ETHEREAL, aged brass pendants with angled clear glass rods that refract the light; and ETERNITY, satin brass LED pendants with curved edges that are enhanced when illuminated.

Completing the range are DAWN, a matt black and satin brass table lamp with a white shade interior and a rotary dimmer switch on the base; Globe Rod Pendants, an expansion of the Globe collection with IP44-rated single rod pendants and a selection of glass colours and sizes; CORAL, matt black pendants on chain suspensions and a matching wall light featuring two layers of different crystals; and BROOKE, satin brass table and floor lamps with a white marble base and an in-line dimmer switch.

Ceiling, crystal and exterior collections

Ceiling options include BONHAM, aged brass and satin nickel flush and semi-flush ceiling fittings with ribbed glass and a frosted glass base, available in two designs; BEATRICE, an extensive range of single, double and triple tiered LED pendants in brushed bronze with delicate crystal glasses and a matching wall light; and Cosmic, a comprehensive range in antique gold or satin nickel with opal, amber or smoked glass spheres.

For exterior and interior use, the company offers Nightingale, cast aluminium wall lights in matt black and aged brass, fully enclosed with clear glass panels; Globe, single and double wall lights in polished nickel with a curved arm that complements the sphere-shaped glasses; Halo, matt gold and white multi-ring pendants with an integral LED light source; Victoria, single and double tiered LED pendants in a gold finish with lattice crystal glasses with a scalloped edge and a matching wall light; Warrior, cast aluminium wall lights in textured antique copper; Barolo, with an aged brass finish and cream textured fabric shades; and Icicle, with an aged brass finish and ice cube-shaped glass panels at varying heights that refract the light.

Our on-site photometric laboratory

Franklite has a photometric laboratory at its facilities, a testing installation purpose-built for the development and verification of its lighting products.

Catalogue and sales channels

The offering is organised into categories including accessories, bathroom lights, ceiling lights, chandeliers, desk lamps, downlights, emergency lighting, exterior lights, floor lamps, flush lights, FrankLED, lamp shades, multi arm lights, pendant lights, picture lights, semi flush lights, spotlights, suspended lights, table lamps, uplights and wall lights. The company has a retailer finder to locate distributors, as well as customer service and a projects and lifestyle section on its website.