The French Weaver - handmade textile mill bobbin lamp

The French Weaver - handmade textile mill bobbin lamp

£225.00
Sale price  £225.00 Regular price 
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The French Weaver - handmade textile mill bobbin lamp
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The French Weaver - handmade textile mill bobbin lamp

£225.00
Sale price  £225.00 Regular price 
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Long before fast fashion and automated production lines, this bobbin played a small part in creating something by hand.

Crafted in France during the 1940s, this textile mill bobbin once spent its days carrying thread through the looms and machinery of a working textile mill. Built to withstand years of daily use, it represents an era when manufacturing was driven by craftsmanship, durability and attention to detail.

Today, its working life may be over, but its story continues.

Carefully preserved and transformed into a one-of-a-kind statement lamp, The Weaver celebrates the beauty of industrial heritage. The original form and character remain intact, while modern electrical components ensure it's ready for decades of use in contemporary homes.

Finished with mustard braided flex, chosen as a nod to the rich colours often found in traditional textile production, the result is a lamp that feels both industrial and warm. It's equally at home in a creative studio, cosy reading corner or character-filled living space.

Professionally rewired with three-core braided gold flex, an inline switch and UK plug, all electrical work has been completed in accordance with current UK and EU regulations.

A piece of history. Reimagined for modern living.

Every lamp comes with a bulb, so it's ready to enjoy when it arrives. Where possible, we'll include the bulb shown in the photos. If it isn't available, we'll send a suitable replacement instead.

Specifications

Height (from base to lampholder): 296mm, Width: 130mm, Depth: 130mm 1.27kg

  • Max 40w standard or 8w LED bulbs B22 bulb (Bayonet Cap)
  • Inline switch and UK plug fitted
  • Fully compliant with current UK and EU electrical regulations

Features

  • Original French textile mill bobbin
  • Manufactured in the 1940s
  • Rewired with gold braided three-core flex
  • Sustainable upcycled lighting

Good to know

The Weaver is created from a genuine vintage textile bobbin and retains signs of its previous working life. Marks, wear and age-related imperfections are all part of its story and contribute to its unique character.

Because every HausKat piece is made from reclaimed materials, no two are ever identical. You're buying an authentic piece of industrial history, not a reproduction.

Why you'll love it

Most lamps are made to look old. This one actually is.

The Weaver brings together industrial character, textile heritage and sustainable craftsmanship in a way that's impossible to mass produce. Whether switched on or off, it's a piece that sparks conversation and adds warmth, texture and personality to a room.

If you love vintage industrial décor, reclaimed design and interiors that tell a story, this is a piece you'll never tire of looking at.

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The HausKat Promise

At HausKat, we believe the most interesting objects have already lived a life.

Every HausKat piece is made by hand from reclaimed finds. Sometimes we'll discover another version of the same object, but we never chase replicas. Different histories, different quirks, different finishes. That's kind of the point.

No production lines. No copies. No shortcuts.

Just thoughtful design, rescued materials and stories worth preserving.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5 / 5 from 3 reviews.