We are thrilled to share our collaboration with the National Trust and the Anglepoise Original 1227 range. In autumn 2021, we launched the first Anglepoise + National Trust collection comprising a table, a desk, and a floor lamp in Sage Green, welcoming the Buttermilk Yellow colour-way in 2022. The funds will help support restoration works at The Homewood, a modernist villa designed by architect Patrick Gwynne and gifted to the National Trust in 1999.
Located amid a picturesque woodland garden near Esher in Surrey, The Homewood was designed by Patrick Gwynne for his parents. The self-taught architect put his unique vision into every aspect of the early 20th-century country villa’s design and details, including the furnishings, to produce an unconventional but luxurious family country villa. It was completed in the early summer of 1938 and Gwynne lived in the house for the rest of his life, continuing to keep the building fashionably up to date until his death in 2003.
Through sales generated from the collection, Anglepoise will contribute a minimum of £15,000 to the National Trust in 2021 and a minimum of £20,000 in 2022/23 to support The Homewood in Surrey.
Photos: Taran Wilkhu
Launched 2021
Sage Green
“Green, as a colour and philosophy is at the heart of everything we do. We care for 500 places, including 250,000 hectares of countryside – from the peaks of Snowdonia and the Lake District, through to moorland, forests and parkland. Accessing these spaces has meant so much to so many, particularly in the past year, and we are thrilled that this collection will generate income to help us care for these special places for everyone forever and shine a light on some of the lesser known architectural gems.”
– Michaela Davies, Brand Licensing Manager, National Trust
Launched 2022
Buttermilk Yellow
Following the successful launch our collaboration with the National Trust in 2021, we added a new colour to the collection. Taking inspiration from the modernist colour palette, the new Buttermilk Yellow collection launched in September 2022.
Michaela Davies, Brand Licensing Manager for the National Trust says:
“To see how popular our initial collection was, has been really encouraging. This extension to the collection is an delicious way for people to introduce striking design into their homes – modernist or not. We’re really grateful for all the income the collaboration has generated, allowing us to care for The Homewood and shine a light on this property.”
“We share the National Trust’s care and passion for looking after treasured objects, places and landscapes. With this collaboration we want to shine a light on what we think is a hidden treasure trove of design – The Homewood – and generate funds that will help restore and maintain aspects of this incredibly special house and its wonderful grounds for future generations.”
– Simon Terry, Owner and Joint MD, Anglepoise.
Produced by Anglepoise under licence from The National Trust (Enterprises) Limited (a subsidiary of The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty),
England & Wales registered charity number 205846
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