1990 — how it started
Original BTC was founded in 1990 by Peter Bowles in Oxfordshire, still our home today. Breaking convention, Peter was the first designer to use bone china in lighting, paving the way for his pioneering investment in British manufacturing.
A unique figure in the industry, Peter has launched new brands, revived heritage companies and factories, and designed products.
One of Peter's first designs is the Hector Table Light. Demonstrating the natural beauty and capabilities of bone china in lighting, the Hector quickly became an iconic and well-loved design all around the world.