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22/02/24 / News

Proud to join the B Corporation community

We’re thrilled to announce we are now a Certified B Corporation®, a distinction that validates our unwavering commitment to using business as a force for good.
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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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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: Katy Bennett, Home of The Good Chair – 002

Anglepoise recently met Katy Bennett, owner of Home of The Good Chair, who proudly gives timber framed chairs a new lease of life by using a method originated in Denmark, which involves weaving sustainably sourced cord.

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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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Proud to join the B Corporation community

We’re thrilled to announce we are now a Certified B Corporation®, a distinction that validates our unwavering commitment to using business as a force for good.

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Win your own Mini Table Lamp

On International Day of Light we’re sharing the love and giving you the chance to win a mini table lamp of your choice!

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Win a National Trust Bundle

To celebrate the launch of this brand new colour, we’re giving you the chance to win a £1,000 voucher to spend on a National Trust UK holiday break, plus the brand new Original 1227 Neptune Blue Floor Lamp.

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Win a Spring Spruce Up

We’re giving one lucky Instagram follower the chance to win a National Trust Original 1227 Desk Lamp in Buttermilk Yellow PLUS £250 to spend on Little Greene paint and wallpaper.

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Win a Type 75 Floor Lamp

We are spreading love and light and giving away a Type 75 Floor Lamp (sorry, this excludes Editions). It couldn’t be easier to enter, just head to our Instagram @Anglepoise to enter.

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Win a Margaret Howell Desk Lamp

We’ve teamed up with Holloways Of Ludlow to smarten up your desk in readiness for the new term.

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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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Win a Monochrome Makeover

With innovation, quality and responsibility at the forefront of our businesses, we are joining forces to promote the importance of long-life home items.

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Anglepoise + Oliver Spencer | Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal

Join us in raising money for Ukraine by entering our raffle.

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New Designers 2022

New Designers is a champion for great design and new talent. We are delighted to sponsor the show again in 2022.

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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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Klara’s story: How an Anglepoise lamp became part of my family’s history

”I bought a grey Anglepoise for my 9-year-old grandson, as a memento of my of my father who had recently passed away."

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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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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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National Trust: An ode to Britain’s beautiful, dramatic and diverse landscape

Anglepoise and National Trust launch their third edition lighting collection: Neptune Blue. Coming Soon.

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The Cream of The Crop

Following the successful launch our collaboration with the National Trust in 2021, we are adding a new colour to the collection. Taking inspiration from the modernist colour palette, the new Buttermilk Yellow collection launches in September 2022.

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New colours for the 90 Mini Mini Desk Lamps

Three new shades in a beautiful painted finish join the existing 90 Mini Mini lamps.

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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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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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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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Anglepoise at New Designers 2023

Anglepoise was delighted to sponsor New Designers for another year. Attending the judging day (5th July), the team spent time with the future leading lights of British design.

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In conversation with Priya Khanchandani

We recently sat down with Priya Khanchandan - accomplished curator, writer and commentator. Talking all things design and her role as the Head of Curatorial at the Design Museum in London.

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New Designers 2023

We can't wait to attend and sponsor this years New Designers event at The Business Design Centre in London. As a team, Anglepoise is a collective of design-led, product loving individuals who can't get enough of inspiring ideas. That's why we're back to champion the event, which gives new talent a platform to exhibit their very best work whilst networking with graduates, industry professionals and the very best in the business.

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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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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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A tool for focus

Our famous task light is an essential tool for focus – whether you’re creating an artistic masterpiece, tinkering in the shed, reading or studying.

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The York townhouse turned creative hub

Let's start the week by introducing Kate Semple, ceramicist and Anglepoise super fan (by the looks of it). Located in York, potter Kate and her illustrator husband David make use of many Anglepoise around their townhouse turned creative hub. 

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Anglepoise Wins this awards season

While all the chat has been about the Oscars this week, Anglepoise has been collecting its own gongs Stateside.

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Meet the light that’s just your type … Type 80 Pendant that is.

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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By George, that’s a brilliant idea!

We’re big fans of George Bronwin’s exquisite stoneware and porcelain ceramics. Each piece is one of a kind, so when he contacted us last year to help light his new workshop in Somerset, we were happy to recommend a few originals of our own.

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Task Lighting for Textiles

Whether you’re reading or doing close work like sewing or drawing, everything is brighter with an Anglepoise. So if you’re taking up a hobby this year, invest in a companion that’s always up for the task.

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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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PALACE

The Triferg meets a modern design classic: Anglepoise + Palace is here.

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Our Charity Pop-Up

We raised £5000 for the Portsmouth Foodbank, enabling them to provide 2097 meals.

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Black Friday

We won’t be taking part in Black Friday this year but we know people who will!

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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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Win a copy of Jonathan Glancey’s book, Spring Light: The Anglepoise Story

The question is, do you have an Anglepoise story? Whether it got you through your dissertation or it's travelled the world with you. Share your story on our Instagram post and be in with a chance to win a copy of Jonathan Glancey's book.

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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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Charity Pop Up at Round Tower, Portsmouth

Anglepoise is hosting its second pop up shop in its hometown of Portsmouth on 19-20th November! All profits will go to The Portsmouth Foodbank, Charity Registration number: 1119653

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Maison Diez 2022

Join Anglepoise at Maison Diez Company event, in Mexico from the 10th November 2022.

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Heals Festival Of Light

As always, Heal’s is welcoming Autumn with it’s Festival Of Light. Visit between 10th-31st October 2022 at the Tottenham Court Road store.

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Lost & Found

Imagine seeing an old Anglepoise lamp on the street, heading for the bin. What would you do? Jeanne Duquenne, our Sales and Business Development Manager, found herself in this very situation not so long ago.

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Buttermilk Yellow Hits The Shelves

Spotted our new National Trust collection in a magazine or newspaper? Discover our round-up of the new Buttermilk Yellow colour way.

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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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Anglepoise Wins ‘Design Icon’ award

The National Trust Original 1227 Floor Lamp has won a Design Icon award at this year's LivingEtc Style awards! We are absolutely thrilled that one of our National Trust collaboration lamps has been given this coveted award in the lighting category.

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Anglepoise at New Designers 2022

Anglepoise always supports emerging talent, so we were delighted to attend this year’s New Designers judging day (July 6th) and spend time with the future leading lights of British design.

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Branching out with the National Trust

The Anglepoise and National Trust collaboration raises money and supports restoration projects at The Homewood, in Surrey.

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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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The Original 1227 User Guide – Part 1: Kitchen/Dining Room Lighting

In the beginning there was the Original 1227™. Launched by Anglepoise® in 1935 as a result of the pioneering work of automotive engineer George Carwardine, this three spring, articulated task light set the standard by which all other desk lights are now measured and has become an internationally acclaimed design icon.

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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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What bulbs can I use in my Anglepoise product?

What bulbs can I use in my Anglepoise product is a question we get asked a lot and it can get really confusing for everyone really.

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