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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 + 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Anglepoise branches out to collaborate with the National Trust

Anglepoise will release a range of its iconic Original 1227 lamps in collaboration with the National Trust. The collaboration will support restoration projects at The Homewood, an early 20th century villa in Surrey designed by architect Patrick Gwynne and cared for by the National Trust.

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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 celebrates NYCxDesign

Presenting an array of Anglepoise desk lamps and the unmissable Original 1227 Giants, we gave our design loving guests a chance to use and play with all of the different ranges from Paul Smith to Margaret Howell editions.

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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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Anglepoise at ICFF 2023

Join us at ICCF, New York where we will be celebrating a huge number of Anglepoise lighting. Featuring a number of our classic lamps as well as Paul Smith and Margaret Howell editions.

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Originality Deconstructed

We exhibited at this year's Be Originals Americas: Originality Deconstructed. Anglepoise proudly presented the Anglepoise Original 1227 Giant Floor Lamp, typically deconstructed.

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Stockholm Furniture Fair 2023

This February we were delighted to be hosted on the Bisley stand at Stockholm Furniture Fair.

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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 pendant 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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Be Originals

Join Anglepoise in Palm Springs this February for Be Originals.

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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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Black Friday

Below you'll find a collection of just a few of our retailers who we know are getting their very best bargains ready for you.

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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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Maison Diez 2022

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

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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 – whatever you choose to create, make or read under its glow.

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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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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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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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Wirecutter Picks 90 Mini Mini

We all love a recommendation don't we? Particularly when it's a big tick for our small but mighty 90 Mini Mini Desk lamp. It's the perfect petite partner for your desk, reading corner or bedside table.  Available in six colors, you can pick the perfect tone or finish for your home or office set up.

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Popping up in NY

Join us this May during ICCF, New York where we will be celebrating a well over due Pop-Up in the US. Featuring a number of our classic lamps as well as the all new Type 75 Mini Table lamp and new Paul Smith Floor lamps.

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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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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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