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Glass Rod Lighting

Lighting Made From Solid Glass Rod

John Moncrieff Ltd creates striking lighting solutions using solid glass rods — a visually impactful and versatile material with exceptional clarity, strength and finish. Whether used as decorative elements, structural components or diffusers, glass rod lighting delivers a high-end aesthetic across residential, commercial and hospitality environments.

We collaborate with designers, specifiers and manufacturers to develop custom rod-based lighting designs or accurately replicate existing features with precision manufacturing and consistent quality control.


Why Use Glass Rods in Lighting?

  • Strong visual impact with clean linear light effects and modern silhouettes
  • Versatile performance as structural, diffuser or decorative elements
  • Custom finishes including clear, frosted, ribbed, satin and coloured options
  • Durable solid glass with excellent resistance to heat and wear
  • Timeless material that works in both contemporary and classic schemes

Applications Include

  • Pendant and wall-mounted lighting fixtures
  • Cluster and chandelier assemblies
  • Retail and hospitality lighting features
  • Architectural installations and bespoke light sculptures
  • Glass rod replacements for existing fittings

Customisation Options

  • Rod diameters from 6 mm to 40 mm+
  • Lengths up to approximately 2 metres depending on application
  • Surface finishes: clear, frosted, fluted or sandblasted
  • Polished, bevelled or flat-cut ends
  • Optional drilled ends or integrated metal fixings

Battersea Power Station, London

Project Case Study Battersea Power Station, London Bespoke heritage lighting compone

BBC Television Centre, London

Project Case Study BBC Television Centre, London Bespoke retro-inspired lighting for

Gordon Ramsay Bread Street Kitchen, Edinburgh

Project Case Study Gordon Ramsay Bread Street Kitchen, Edinburgh Bespoke hospitality

Old Session House, London

Project Case Study Old Session House, Clerkenwell Bespoke heritage lighting supplied

Crosby Library, Liverpool

Project Case Study Crosby Library, Liverpool Bespoke frosted cylinder light shades m

London Candle Company, Glass Cowls

Project Case Study The London Candle Company Bespoke candle cowl glasses crafted in

Lakes Distillery - Glass Whisky Bottle Stopper

Project Case Study The Lakes Distillery Apex Collection Bespoke glass stoppers creat

The York Ghost Merchant - Glass Ghosts

Project Case Study The York Ghost Merchants Bespoke glass ghosts created for The Yor

The George in Rye Hotel

Project Case Study The George in Rye Custom lighting supplied for The George in Rye,

Puttshack Atlanta USA

Project Case Study Puttshack Atlanta Custom lighting supplied for Puttshack Atlanta,

Latitude Superyacht

Project Case Study Latitude Superyacht Bespoke lighting supplied for the Latitude Su

Commemorative Coins

Project Case Study Connect to Prosper Glass Coins Bespoke commemorative glass coins

Sports Scotland

Commercial Lighting Sports & Leisure Lighting Durable globe and pendant lighting

Glass Medals

Project Case Study Custom Glass Medals Bespoke glass medals manufactured for a major