Project Case Study

Old Session House, Clerkenwell

Bespoke heritage lighting supplied for one of Clerkenwell’s most distinctive historic venues, balancing period character with modern function.

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A heritage lighting project where architectural character, finish and visual restraint all mattered.

Project Overview

John Moncrieff Ltd supplied bespoke lighting for Old Session House in Clerkenwell, a landmark Georgian building that has been reworked into a refined private events venue. The scheme needed to respect the building’s historic character while supporting its updated interior use.

This was not a standard decorative lighting job. The fittings needed to sit comfortably within a heritage setting, work with the architectural detail and deliver a finish that felt appropriate to the venue rather than visually imposed on it.

The final result brought together handmade opal glass globes, custom wall lights and antique brass detailing to create a more resolved lighting scheme for a high-character interior.

Project Highlights

• Handmade glass globes for soft, timeless illumination
• Custom wall lights designed to work with the building’s period detailing
• Antique brass metalwork to complement heritage finishes
• Design consultation aligned with conservation and interior design requirements

Why This Project Mattered

Old Session House is the sort of building where generic fittings fall apart quickly. In a heritage-led interior, lighting has to support the architecture, not fight with it. If the details are wrong, the whole scheme feels less credible.

The use of opal globes kept the lighting visually calm and period-appropriate, while the custom wall lights and antique brass detailing helped the installation sit naturally within the building’s materials and mouldings.

This is exactly where bespoke supply earns its place. Off-the-shelf lighting can be convenient, but it rarely delivers the same level of fit in spaces where architectural character matters.

What We Delivered

• Glass globe lighting with a classic heritage feel
• Custom wall lights for architectural integration
• Antique brass finished components for a stronger material match
• Specialist lighting support for a design-led historic venue

Planning a Heritage Lighting Project?

If you are working on a listed building, period property, boutique venue or heritage-led interior, we can help with bespoke glass, custom fittings and specialist lighting supply that respects the space properly.

Call 01577 864870 or email lighting@jmoncrieff.co.uk

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