Invented by Humphrey Davy in the early 19th century, arc lamps were developed in France until 1878 when R E B Crompton started to manufacture an improved version at his Arc Works in Chelmsford.
At the Paris Exhibition of 1900, it was still doubtful whether lighting by incandescent gas mantles or open arc lamps was the better. At that date there were 50,900 street lamps in Paris.
We know style is subjective, but we think our picks—for task, console, tree, arc, and rod lamp—will complement a wide variety of interior spaces. The Ranarp is the most versatile and ...