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Ask Lauz, repair is at the heart

Repair is at the heart of what we have always done at Anglepoise. It’s a simple act of love that connects people and things.

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Sir Kenneth Grange Obituary

The Anglepoise family say farewell and a heartfelt thank you to the legendary Sir Kenneth Grange, who has died at the age of 95. As Design Director from 2003 to 2024, Sir Kenneth re-defined the archetypal task light, while his work over the past 70 years helped shape the domestic life and public realm of modern Britain.

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In Conversation With: Libby Hilling, a Forgotten Garden Awakens – 004

Nestled within the serene walls of a formerly unused garden, a transformative project is underway, led by Libby Hilling and a passionate team driven by a love for nature and community. This once-forgotten space at the Longstock Park Nursery, part of the Leckford Estate, is now being revitalised into a vibrant community garden

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In Conversation With: James Otter, a Wooden Surfboard Maker – 003

My second exploration with like-minded creatives is with James Otter from Otter Surfboards. I first came across James’ work in his book Do Make: The power of your own two hands. The introduction was enough to completely blow my mind.

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In Conversation With: Sir Kenneth Grange, an industrial designer – 001

Here we are at start of my ‘In Conversation…’ series with Sir Kenneth Grange, an industrial designer in conversation - 001. Where I chat to the makers and doers who have inspired me over the years.

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Anglepoise wins seventh Gold RoSPA Award

We are extremely proud to announce that we have won our seventh consecutive Gold award at the 2023 RoSPA awards. Awarded for our outstanding health and safety performance during the period of January 01, 2022, to December 31, 2022.

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Punch Hole Workshop

We were honored to support the Punch Room event this week, organised by Ankle Deep Studios and held at the fantastic Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

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Anglepoise Extends the 90 Mini Mini Collection

We have extended our 90 Mini Mini range to include three new soothing shades and a new painted finish.

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Receive your lamps in time for Christmas

Need your order for Christmas? Please check our last order dates.

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Anglepoise + Paul Smith Partner for Fifth Collaboration Collection

The Anglepoise + Paul Smith Edition Five, comprises two desk lamps (Mini and Standard size) and a floor lamp and builds on Paul’s ‘classic with a twist’ design philosophy.

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Spring Light – The Anglepoise Story by Jonathan Glancey

Delve into our brand new book, Spring Light: The Anglepoise Story. Look at, learn from and fall in love with intricate illustrations, stunning photography, special memories and over 90 years of iconic design influence.

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Introducing the all-new 90 Mini Mini

Offspring of the ever-popular 1970’s Model 90, the 90 Mini Mini lamp has all the versatility and personality of a classic Anglepoise® lamp wrapped up in its tiny form. At half the size of a standard desk lamp it's designed to fit just about anywhere - perfect if you're working on the go or in a low-lit coffee shop.

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A Repair Story

We’re proud to make products that last. And we’re even prouder to be able to mend lamps for those who have had them almost as long as we’ve been making them. So, we wanted to share a feel-good story, as told by our founder, Simon Terry, about a recent repair, and remind us all how treasuring the little things counts.

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A Designers Dream

New York-based illustrator and graphic designer Rob Wilson has worked for a host of clients including Design Within Reach, Dell and the Wall Street Journal

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The Anglepoise Way (Introduction)

Hear about our ethos and core values from John Purnell, which provide the stablest of bases to build upon. These values are the intangibles that are inherent and fundamental about us as individuals, and they form the core of the culture of Anglepoise the business.

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The Anglepoise Way – Values & Guiding Principles. (Chapter 1)

In Chapter 1, hear about our ethos and core values from John Purnell, which provide the stablest of bases to build upon. These values are the intangibles that are inherent and fundamental about us as individuals, and they form the core of the culture of Anglepoise the business.

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The Anglepoise Way – Purpose, Vision and Goals (Chapter 2)

In Chapter 2, hear about our ethos and core values from John Purnell, which provide the stablest of bases to build upon. These values are the intangibles that are inherent and fundamental about us as individuals, and they form the core of the culture of Anglepoise the business.

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The Anglepoise Way – Authenticity (Chapter 3)

In Chapter 3, hear about our ethos and core values from John Purnell, which provide the stablest of bases to build upon. These values are the intangibles that are inherent and fundamental about us as individuals, and they form the core of the culture of Anglepoise the business.

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The Anglepoise Way – Leadership (Chapter 4)

In Chapter 4, hear about our ethos and core values from John Purnell, which provide the stablest of bases to build upon. These values are the intangibles that are inherent and fundamental about us as individuals, and they form the core of the culture of Anglepoise the business.

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The Anglepoise Way – Excellence (Chapter 5)

In Chapter 5, hear about our ethos and core values from John Purnell, which provide the stablest of bases to build upon. These values are the intangibles that are inherent and fundamental about us as individuals, and they form the core of the culture of Anglepoise the business.

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The Anglepoise Way – Legacy (Chapter 6)

In Chapter 6, hear about our ethos and core values from John Purnell, which provide the stablest of bases to build upon. These values are the intangibles that are inherent and fundamental about us as individuals, and they form the core of the culture of Anglepoise the business.

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Anglepoise + Paul Smith Partner for Fifth Collaboration Collection

The Anglepoise + Paul Smith Edition Five, comprises two desk lamps (Mini and Standard size) and a floor lamp and builds on Paul’s ‘classic with a twist’ design philosophy.

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Spring Light – The Anglepoise Story by Jonathan Glancey

Delve into our brand new book, Spring Light: The Anglepoise Story. Look at, learn from and fall in love with intricate illustrations, stunning photography, special memories and over 90 years of iconic design influence.

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Introducing the all-new 90 Mini Mini

Offspring of the ever-popular 1970’s Model 90, the 90 Mini Mini lamp has all the versatility and personality of a classic Anglepoise® lamp wrapped up in its tiny form. At half the size of a standard desk lamp it's designed to fit just about anywhere - perfect if you're working on the go or in a low-lit coffee shop.

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Margaret Howell + Anglepoise: the ever popular collaboration extends to wall lights.

Margaret Howell + Anglepoise colours are already available across the Type 75 Desk Lamp and Floor Lamp. From the end of June, the Type 75 Mini Wall Light also comes in Saxon Blue, Sienna and Yellow Ochre colourways.

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Wall to wall: Anglepoise extends Type 80 wall lights

We've added two new wall lights to the Sir Kenneth Grange designed Type 80 range. Available in Matt Black and Grey Mist we have the Type 80 W2, which has a short arm (max horizontal reach 25cm, max vertical reach 20cm) and angular articulation at the neck of the lamp and the base. It is ideal for reading lights and mood lighting and makes a great bedside lamp to boot. The W2 is available to buy now.

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Compact New Type 75 Mini Table Lamp Joins The Anglepoise Range

Iconic British lighting brand, Anglepoise, has taken one of its most classic designs and reimagined it to make the new Type 75 Mini Table Lamp.

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Brooklyn Hotel Picks Anglepoise For Restyle

Manchester has long been a cultural and creative focus of the United Kingdom. Whether you are seeking the cosmopolitan, the creative or merely a crazy night out you’ll find it in spades in the city that Jeanette Winterson described as “... at once untamed and unmetropolitan; at the same time, connected and worldly.”

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The new Three-Piece Anglepoise + Paul Smith Edition Four

In his latest collaboration with Anglepoise, designer Paul Smith revisits a unique patchwork colour scheme previously created for a unique version of the Land Rover Defender.

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The new Anglepoise® + Margaret Howell Collection

Continuing a successful and longstanding relationship, Anglepoise® and Margaret Howell are delighted to announce the launch of two additional exclusive colours for the Type 75™ Anglepoise® desk lamp.

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News & Coffee

Anglepoise chatted to News & Coffee; a forward thinking, design inspired independent store plonked in the midst of London and Barcelona.

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9 Qs with Kangan Arora

We were fortunate enough to sit down with designer Kangan Arora and bottle up a teeny part of her colourful life. We'll be sharing what we found out: what inspires her, design and her love of a trusty Paul Smith edition Anglepoise.

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Meet the light that’s just your type

Our hearts skipped a beat when we saw this gorgeous extension featuring our Type 80 ceiling lights in Rose Pink. They're a perfect match for the blush pink velvet bar stools, and really pop against the deep navy paintwork.

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We’ve ditched the paper Christmas cards this year

Instead, we’re donating the money we’d spend on cards and postage to our friends at Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. 

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We lit up Mexico

Rodrigo Fernandez Barajas from Maison Diez Company has again worked his magic to create the 4th Maison Diez Company event, all under one roof.

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A Gift That Keeps on Giving

As all Anglepoise lamps made since 2020 have a lifetime guarantee, they’re the gift that keeps on giving.

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A Creative Collaborator

His letter speaks for itself, and as you can see, the Anglepoise is still giving him bright ideas. It just goes to show that our lamp really can be a lifelong companion.

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The lamps sparking special memories

If you have a vintage Anglepoise that’s a family heirloom, remember, we’re here to take care of it. Our Customer Support team are usually the ones to hear first hand how much a dear lamp means to people.

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Win a gift that keeps on giving

Perhaps you’re celebrating a new job, decorating your home office or even getting your Christmas shopping done early. Well, we’re here for the celebrations and we're giving you the chance to win a Type 75 Desk Lamp.

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Lost & Found

We’re always on a mission to liberate any Anglepoise from landfill. Since 2020, every lamp has come with a lifetime guarantee, but we also carry recycled and re-engineered components from many of our vintage lamps too.

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Anglepoise + Paul Smith Launch Monochrome Pair

Building on their fruitful eight-year partnership, iconic British brand Anglepoise has once again teamed up with Paul Smith to release a collaboration collection of lamps.

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An immersive workshop experience

Anglepoise with 5th Generation Owner Simon Terry, invited a selection of the Press and Dealers to an immersive workshop experience.

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Sasimonokagu Takahashi: a technique called Sasimono that combines wooden materials without nails

Sasimono Kagu Takahashi is a furniture studio opened in 2010 at Kumano-machi, Hiroshima. We produce original furniture and accessories using the wood from Hiroshima with the traditional technique called Sasimono that combines wooden materials without nails

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