Anglepoise Stories

In Conversation with: Aranda \ Lasch, Craft, Code, and Cultural Memory

Explore a Q&A with Aranda \ Lasch on craft, code, and culture, and how their work bridges digital tools with traditional making.

500 acts of love – Celebrating B-Corp Month

Lauz has now completed her 500th Anglepoise repair. Repair matters. Products should be built to last. If something can be mended, it should be, and if it cant it shouldn’t exist in the world.

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

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

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.

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.

Proud to join the B Corporation community

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.

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.

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.