Spring-balanced task lighting with lifetime guarantee - precision engineering aesthetic
Anglepoise pioneered the articulated task lamp in 1932, combining engineering precision with timeless design. Founded by automotive engineer George Carwardine, the brand embodies British industrial heritage with its revolutionary constant spring tension mechanism that delivers ultimate flexibility and perfect balance. Their philosophy centers on good design being built to last, made with care, and created with purpose.
Signature$320
The archetypal Anglepoise designed by George Carwardine in 1935. Features constant spring tension mechanism, spun aluminum shade, and chrome-plated fittings.
Signature$320
Modernist reinterpretation by Sir Kenneth Grange (2004), inspired by the 1970s Apex 90. Classic lines, full adjustability, and weighted base for stability.
Signature$5,995
Sculptural statement piece stretching to nearly nine feet tall. Made in UK with cast-aluminum base, casters, and the signature constant spring tension mechanism.
Signature$420
Sir Kenneth Grange's floor lamp adaptation with modernist lines and no-frills functionality. Aluminum diffuser with cast-iron base and chrome fittings.
$320
Contemporary design (2019) featuring a unique halo-type light escape and hidden cable routing. Available in muted colors including rose pink and pistachio green.
$165
Compact task lamp perfect for smaller spaces. Maintains Anglepoise articulation and balance in a more accessible entry-level package.
🇮🇹 IT · $300-$5,000
Artemide's 'Human Light' philosophy centers on the relationship between light, space, and human experience. The brand believes lighting should enhance everyday wellbeing through emotional, psychological, and physiological engagement. Their approach combines Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, embodying 'subtraction as beauty' - giving more with less.
🇩🇰 DK · $300-$15,000+
Louis Poulsen believes form follows function, seeking not just to design lamps but to shape light itself. The company creates products that provide indirect, soft, and inviting lighting tailored to reflect and support the rhythm of natural light. Their deep-felt respect for architecture and understanding of the emotional effect of lighting guide every design.
🇮🇹 IT · $300-$10,000+
Flos revolutionizes artificial lighting by seamlessly combining technology with emotion, integrating light into architecture while embracing a philosophy of 'less but better.' Founded in 1962, the company operates as a think tank where designers and management collaborate to create objects that are forms of expression, with as many stylistic interpretations as there are languages in the world.
🇸🇪 SE · $500-$3,000
Wastberg creates lighting that answers fundamental human needs, both physical and emotional. Founded on the manifesto 'Lamps for Neanderthal Man,' the brand believes in creating 'modern-day fires' - light that shines for us, not on us. Their philosophy balances advanced technology with the immeasurable aspects of good lighting: emotion, comfort, and well-being.
🇺🇸 US · $200-$3,000
Schoolhouse creates modern heirlooms by reimagining heritage forms through thoughtful design and honest materials. Founded on the discovery of vintage cast-iron glass shade molds, the brand honors traditional manufacturing while crafting pieces meant to be used, enjoyed, and passed down for generations.
🇺🇸 US · $500-$15,000+
Herman Miller pioneered American modernism with a steadfast belief in bringing integrity to design. The company emphasizes human-centered design, durability, and honest materials. Products are designed for repeated use with repair and reassembly using standard parts.