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Fibreglass Rocket Floor Lamp – 1975 Argos – Sheerlite Catalogue Picture
Lamps In The Movies!
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
A fibreglass rocket floor lamp was used as a set decoration in the 1998 crime comedy film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Starring Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher and Jason Statham. Many other lamps appear in this movie.
High-Rise (2015)
A fibreglass rocket floor lamp was used as a set decoration in the British dystopian horror film High-Rise from 2015. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons and Sienna Miller. Many lamps appear in this film. You can find the others over here.
Made In Dagenham (2010)
A fibreglass rocket floor lamp was used as a set decoration in the 2010 British film Made In Dagenham. A dramatisation of the 1968 strike at the Ford car plant in the city of Dagenham, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.
Life On Mars (2006 – 2007)
A fibreglass rocket floor lamp was used as a set decoration in the 2006 – 2007British science fiction and police series Life On Mars. It appears in many scenes. In a discotheque-scene several of them were used together with fibreglass pendant lamps, also made by Novoplast. Starring John Simm, Philip Glenister and Liz White.
Juste Un Regard (2017)
A fibreglass rocket floor lamp was used as a set decoration in the 2017 French drama TV series Juste Un Regard. Created by Harlan Coben. Based on his American novel of the same title Just One Look from 2004. Here in season 1, episode 1. Starring Virginie Ledoyen, Thierry Neuvic and Thierry Frémont.
Links (external links open in a new window)
Complete history of Habitat – Wikipedia
Made in Dagenham (2010) – IMDb
Mrs. Brown’s Boys (2011 -) – BBC’s website
High-Rise (2015) film – Wikipedia
Life On Mars (2006 – 2007) TV series – Wikipedia
Life On Mars (2006 – 2007) TV series – IMDb
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) Film – Wikipedia
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) Film – IMDb
Juste Un Regard (2017) TV series – Wikipedia (in French)
Juste Un Regard (2017) TV series – IMDb
Wednesday (2022 -2025) TV series – Wikipedia
Wednesday (2022 – 2025) TV series – IMDb
Vintageinfo
Another tripod rocket floor lamp
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1950s fibreglass tripod floor lamp
Swedish tripod rocket floor lamp
Many thanks to Frank from nullviernull raum+kommunikation for the Argos catalogue photo. You can find his shop over here on Pamono.
Fibreglass Rocket Floor Lamp
Materials: Tripod base made of 3 conical teak legs. Long tubular yellow-orange glass fibre lampshade. 6 small brass tubes. Some brass parts. Brass B22 sockets.
Height: 113 cm / 44.48”
Width: ∅ 22 cm / 8.66”
Fibreglass Tube: ∅ 15 cm / 5.90”
Electricity: 2 bulbs B22 (bayonet fitting), 2 x 60 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb can be used. Not a specific one preferred.
Period: 1960s, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern.
Designer: To be appraised.
Manufacturer: Sheerlite Shades Limited, Albert Drive, Sheerwater, Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom.
Other versions: This fibreglass rocket floor lamp comes in several sizes, colours and versions; white, blue, green, small, big… Also produced with E27 lamp sockets. The bigger version of this one (145 cm/57.08”) uses 3 light bulbs.
Often described as a lamp from Denmark but this rocket lamp was made in the UK in the late 1950s and 1960s: the Space Age. Rocket lamps were made everywhere at that time. The fibreglas tubes of these Sheerlite lamps were made in the Czech Republic by Novoplast.
These lamps were sold by the post-order company Argos in the 1970s. Argos was founded in 1973 and still exists. Also British Home Stores (BHS) and Habitat sold these rocket floor lamps in the UK.
Sheerlite
Sheerlite was a British lighting brand active mainly during the 1960s and 1970s, documented under the company name Sheerlite Shades Limited, based in Sheerwater, Woking (Surrey, England). The company specialised in modern decorative lighting and became particularly known for its use of fibreglass (glass fibre), a material that allowed for lightweight, sculptural forms with good light diffusion.
Sheerlite’s range included floor lamps, table lamps, wall lights and ceiling fittings, produced in multiple sizes and colours. The lighting was marketed as durable and non-flammable and was distributed through leading British department stores and large catalogue retailers such as Argos, placing the brand in the better mid-market rather than the high-end design sector.
While Sheerlite did produce a number of distinctive designs, the company clearly operated in a trend-driven and commercial context. Alongside original models, its catalogue also featured lamps closely related in appearance to popular Scandinavian and Italian designs of the period, including forms reminiscent of contemporary style lighting. Similarities with designs by other European manufacturers suggest that Sheerlite also acted as an importer and rebrander, rather than functioning exclusively as an in-house design studio.
The most recognisable and widely distributed model associated with the brand is this fibreglass “rocket” floor lamp, produced in several variants and finishes and frequently encountered today. Despite its popularity, no specific designer attribution for this or other Sheerlite models has so far been reliably documented.
Sheerlite was a member of the British Creators Group, positioning the company within the wider post-war modern design movement in the UK, even if its output remained largely commercial and catalogue-oriented. The company no longer exists.
Novoplast
Novoplast is a company from the Czech Republic. The company was founded in 1947 and is specialised in glass-fibre reinforced plastics. The company still exists.
Fibreglass Rocket Floor Lamp – 1960s Sheerlite Advertising
Text from this advert:
Sheerlite
sculptured glass fibre lighting
Luxurious in appearance yet moderately priced, glass fibre offers a high light transmission factor effectively combined with good diffusion properties. Extremely durable and non-inflammable. The range of these fittings comprises wall brackets, ceiling fittings, table and floor lamps in various shapes and five exciting colours to blend with any decor.
The latest introduction to the range are the Egyptian illuminated wall panels in two different designs and two sizes:
4′ × 2′ 6″ (approx).
2′ 6″ × 1′ 6″ (approx).
A NEW APPROACH TO LIGHTING
Prices range from
26/3 to 14 gns.
Available from all leading departmental stores and good class retailers.
Write for illustrated colour brochure and price list.
Dept. H.B./1 SHEERLITE SHADES LIMITED
Albert Drive, Sheerwater, Woking, Surrey.
Tel: Woking 5333 Telex: 8515
A MEMBER OF THE CREATORS GROUP
Lamps In The Movies!
Wednesday (2022 – 2025)
A fibreglass rocket floor lamp was used as a set decoration in the 2022 – 2025 American coming-of-age supernatural comedy horror Netflix television series Wednesday. Here in season 1, episode 7. Starring Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie and Riki Lindhome. Several other lamps appear in this series. Among others a Jieldé work lamp. In series 2, a Philips Decora desk lamp.
Mrs. Brown’s Boys (2011 -)
A fibreglass rocket floor lamp was used as a set decoration in the BBC ‘s Mrs. Brown’s Boys. A British and Irish television sitcom, created by and starring Irishman Brendan O’Carroll. You can see it in the video below.
