Being a century-old lighting manufacturer means looking back at a long history filled with unique designs and memorable fixtures. It’s about recalling how these lights once brightened homes and businesses, recognizing their impact over the years, and thinking about how they can inspire future designs. Each old fixture tells how lighting has evolved and continues to shape our everyday lives.
Techlinea Sconce and Floor Lamp
Gary Cross’s Techlinea collection from the 1980s captures the era’s sleek, futuristic aesthetic. The Techlinea sconce and floor lamp feature postmodern geometric forms and a new-wave attitude reflecting the era’s fascination with fashion and industrial design statements. With their distinctive silhouettes and functional elegance, these designs nod to the era’s emphasis on form beyond function. Despite their strong ties to the 1980s, the Techlinea pieces possess a quality not confined to the past. They are as cool and uncompromising as they were back in the day.
Balancing Zeitgeist and Timelessness
Creating designs that are both current and timeless is a delicate balancing act. Designers must draw inspiration from the zeitgeist to ensure their work resonates with contemporary audiences while transcending fleeting trends to create pieces with lasting appeal.
Boyd’s Techlinea is a masterclass in balancing the zeitgeist and timelessness. By embracing the defining characteristics of the time and focusing on simplicity, functionality, and quality, Gary Cross crafted fixtures that are both evocative of their era and enduring in appeal.