We have been working hard for the last couple of weeks to come up with a product that really has to be seen to be believed. Spanning 4.5 metres across, and weighing over 300 KG, this really is a piece that makes a visual impact. It has also challenged our abilities in the art of structural engineering to deal with the huge forces involved. It will be shown for  the first time at Quibique, a new designer show in Germany next week ….. press release follows ……

An extraordinary Giant Chandelier for Qubique, Berlin

Qubique, the ‘next generation trade show’ makes its debut at Berlin Tempelhof Airport and runs from the 26^th to 29^th October 2011. The exhibition promises an eclectic yet exclusive mix of high-class brands. A focal point is the Giant 1227 Chandelier by British lighting company Anglepoise. The prototype chandelier is an evolution of the Giant 1227 floor standing lamp. This was originally commissioned for the Roald Dahl Museum in the UK and is now shipped all over the world. Roald Dahl is famed for his wild and imaginative children’s stories that, in recent times, have been turned into blockbuster movies such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
For Qubique and following the spirit of this lively British author, the Anglepoise design team have produced a monster of a lighting creation. The chandelier, which is 4.5 metres in diameter, consists of eight Giant 1227 lamps.  The jointed and movable arms will undoubtedly draw arachnid comparisons, fitting of Dahl’s stories.

Simon Terry, Innovation Director of Anglepoise Ltd said: “The Giant 1227 Chandelier is designed to create a wow factor for Templehof Airport’s unique space. We have pushed the technical boundaries of structure and balance that something of this scale demands. It has been a fun project but the best part is creating a sculptural piece that makes people smile when they see it.”

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It is often said that all good things come to an end, well in this case that just isnt true, it actually gets better for those who are prepared to wait.

“To celebrate the 2011 London Design Festival, the Design Museum and Anglepoise are giving away 50 Anglepoise lamps on Sunday 25 September. The first 50 people to buy a ticket to the Design Museum’s current exhibitions: Kenneth Grange – Making Britain Modern, This is Design and Designers in Residence, on Sunday 25 September will get a free Anglepoise Lamp Type 1228 special edition. The Anglepoise Lamp Type1228 was designed by Kenneth Grange in 2004 and a special edition was issued in 2011 in Daffodil Yellow to celebrate his exhibition. Entry to the Design Museum’s three current exhibitions is £10 plus a £1 voluntary donation.

The Anglepoises formed a display in the Design Museum Tank to celebrate the museum’s Kenneth Grange exhibition and are being given away as ex- display. There are 50 Anglepoises available that retail for £185.

For over 70 years, Anglepoise has created table lamps and table lights that are now British design classics. Launched in 2004 the Anglepoise Type1228 designed by Kenneth Grange is now available with a Daffodil Yellow lampshade which is exclusive to the Design Museum Shop for the duration of the exhibition Kenneth Grange: Making Britain Modern.

There is one lamp per person, terms and conditions will be supplied with lamp.”

Materials: Silver finish, Aluminium arms, Polycarbonate shade
Dimensions: Shade diameter 170mm, Shade height 180mm, Reach
660mm, Base diameter 170mm, Cable length 2m.

The Design Museum is open 10am – 5.45pm daily. designmuseum.org
designmuseumshop.com

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The Anglepoise lamp, one of the world’s most iconic objects, is now available with a revolutionary new high output, low energy LED light module.

Called the Anglepoise LM1, it uses three 3Watt CREE XPE LED’s. Specifically designed to provide a very high quality light output, they are mounted under a special Anglepoise soft light filter. They generate a warm white light, with none of the harshness normally associated with conventional LEDs. Additionally, the module bounces light back through the top of the shade, to produce ambient light.

This revolutionary unit also features touch sensitive dimming and light level memory. It is also designed to be the ideal weight to achieve the typical Anglepoise features of perfect balance and flowing movement.

The first lamps to be fitted with this advanced module are the Type75™LED and the bold new Type75™ Maxi LED. Both these lamps have been designed by internationally renowned Anglepoise Design Director, Kenneth Grange, CBE.

These lamps are a joy to use, especially when fitted with this new highly energy efficient light module.

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Kenneth Grange CBE, internationally renowned Design Director of Anglepoise has just created a new design for one of the world’s most iconic objects, the Anglepoise lamp.

Called the Type75 Maxi LED, this lamp is both a bold new design and a marvel of modern lighting engineering. Light output is provided by the new and powerful Anglepoise® 9 Watt ‘LM1’ CREE XPE LED module, so this versatile lamp will perform superbly.

Kenneth Grange’s design of the shade shape is exquisite.

Like all other Anglepoise products, it is built to exacting Anglepoise standards. With its heavy base, aluminium arms and stainless steel fittings, Type75™ Maxi provides great reach. The shade incorporates a dimmable, touch sensitive switch and has built in light level memory, making it ideal as a floor standing reading lamp.

Available in Signal Red, Alpine White and Slate Grey, Type75™ Maxi will complement the mood and style of any room or work environment.

Richard Sellwood, Managing Director of Anglepoise commented: “We are delighted to launch the Type75 Maxi and are extremely pleased with its bold new look. Kenneth Grange, our Design Director, has delivered us a superb piece, one that delivers a number of important benefits. Type75 Maxi is highly flexible, beautiful to use and above all has a superb quality of light output.”

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