Anglepoise is a brand synonymous with the levered lamps originally designed by Sir Kenneth Grange in the 1930s. Rooted in tradition, the British company finds new ways to make its product appealing to generations of design lovers, often through collaborations with exciting designers.
Now it's the turn of fashion designer Margaret Howell, known for her timeless, functional and authentic clothing, who has channelled these qualities into her edition for Anglepoise. "I've lived with Anglepoise most of my life. Homework was done under the light of an original, black square-based Anglepoise, and later I collected coloured styles designed in the '60s and '70s," she says.
It was a '70s piece that inspired a remodelled Type 75 lamp in yellow ochre to which Howell added three complementary shades. The resulting collection, made up of Seagrass, Saxon Blue, Yellow Ochre and Sienna, is a breath of retro-inspired air and offers a punch of colour in any interior. "My choice of sienna for the new Anglepoise lamp was influenced by Autumn/Winter clothing collections. We chose fabrics in rich rusts and warm browns. Sienna, a deep burnt orange, is a strong colour that sits well against pale grey and neutral walls," says Howell...