Original BTC
Peter Bowles founded Original BTC in 1990, with the Hector design among the early references.
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Peter Bowles founded Original BTC in 1990, with the Hector design among the early references. Its current story describes a family-run company and British manufacturing skills, including bone-china production in Stoke-on-Trent. The Hector uses that translucent ceramic material in an adjustable table-light form, connecting a familiar task-lamp outline with pottery craft.
Read the official history ↗︎- Country of origin
- United Kingdom ↗︎
- History
- 1990
- Founder / documented history
- Peter Bowles
- Product world
- Lighting ↗︎
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A few pieces tell the story in their own way, through a shape, a material or a familiar gesture.
A closer look.
What catches our eye.
The white ceramic softens the technical outline, while the cable remains a visible detail. The adjustable shade makes the lamp useful to compare by placement as well as material.
Where does Original BTC come from?
Original BTC is a brand of United Kingdom origin. This describes where the brand began; individual products may be made elsewhere.
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Where to find Original BTC.
Official website ↗︎Delivery and store links checked 2026-10-21. Check the official site for subsequent changes.
Sources & image credits
Editorial product selection, not a bestseller ranking.
Editorial reviewed 2026-10-21. Design perspectives express the Selezio editorial view.
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