Our story
A light is often the last piece you choose for a room, and the one that changes it most.
It started with a hallway. The last thing missing in our home was a pair of wall lights that would make it feel finished: something with the warmth of the old French and English houses we love, with stone-like shades, brushed brass and a soft glow in the evening.
Finding them online was harder than it should have been. Most lights were shown in bright studios, so there was no way to tell how they would look at night. Sizes were vague, and what arrived often looked nothing like the picture.
So we started looking for better ourselves: comparing designs, checking sizes and finishes, and showing every light switched on and off, so you can see the glow before you order.
Olivanders Living is our answer: French and British inspired lighting, chosen to finish the room and described exactly as it arrives.
Ross and Shane, founders
What we stand for
Three promises behind every light
As described
What arrives matches what you chose.
The finishing piece
One light to anchor the room, never looking cheap.
Evening warmth
A soft glow over the table, hallway or bedside.
How we choose
From first look to your front door
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Chosen for the room
We look for French and British inspired designs in warm, stone-like tones: pieces that finish a room rather than fill it.
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Checked for you
Sizes and finishes are listed on every product, so you know exactly what you are ordering.
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Shown lit and unlit
Every piece is shown lit and unlit, with its real sizes listed, so you can picture it in your own room.
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Supported by real people
Questions before or after your order go to our team, not a bot.
Who you'll talk to
Real people, ready to help
Every email and message is answered by our team, usually within one business day.
