16/01/23 / Anglepoise Stories
By George, that's a brilliant idea!
Anglepoise Wins this awards season
While all the chat has been about the Oscars this week, Anglepoise has been collecting its own gongs Stateside.
Read 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.
Read Stockholm Furniture Fair 2023
This February we were delighted to be hosted on the Bisley stand at Stockholm Furniture Fair.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read Anglepoise + Oliver Spencer | Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal
Join us in raising money for Ukraine by entering our raffle.
Read New Designers 2022
New Designers is a champion for great design and new talent. We are delighted to sponsor the show again in 2022.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read A creative outlet could be the key to finding balance in your life
Creativity can mean many things though. As John Purnell, our joint Managing Director says: “At Anglepoise our aspiration is for everyone to have their home and work lives perfectly balanced, and this focuses on perspective, flexibility and creative personalisation.
Read Anglepoise at Design Shanghai 2021
Anglepoise is exhibiting at this month’s Design Shanghai (3 – 6th June; Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center), marking the brand's first appearance at a design industry event in mainland China.
Read 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."
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read New colours for the 90 Mini Mini Desk Lamps
Three new shades in a beautiful painted finish join the existing 90 Mini Mini lamps.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read Our Charity Pop-Up
We raised £5000 for the Portsmouth Foodbank, enabling them to provide 2097 meals.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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
Read Maison Diez 2022
Join Anglepoise at Maison Diez Company event, in Mexico from the 10th November 2022.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read 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.
Read Branching out with the National Trust
The Anglepoise and National Trust collaboration raises money and supports restoration projects at The Homewood, in Surrey.
Read 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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