In the Light

We end this series of Objects of Design with this beautiful task lamp which does, as they say, tick all my boxes. The mix of brass, wood and a chunky clamp makes it a real piece of industrial glamour. It is available from one of my favourite stores Uniche Interior Furnishings, but, more than that, it…

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When I saw this light I suddenly understood what it is I look for in a table lamp. The answer is height. I have one very similar to this in silver and it’s absolutely my favourite lamp in the room. Of which there are six to choose from, I might add. And mine also stands…

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This falls into the category of one of those lights that I shall never own but will always secretly want. I shall never own it because HO (him outdoors) is somewhat bird phobic and would collapse in horror every time he saw it. But despite that, it still amuses me and, as I’ve said before,…

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“The time has come,” the walrus said, “to talk of many things … ” only this time it’s not cabbages and kings but light switches and things. As this lighting series of objects of design draws to a close, we have spent time not only looking at lighting, but also at flexes and bulbs and…

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Who doesn’t want a little bit of magic in their home and this is such a great light. Used (boringly) hanging from the ceiling it’s a simple pendant lamp. But you can invert it so the ceiling rose becomes a stand and it appears to stay magically upright. There is also a smaller version for…

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Aren’t these great? Inspired by the insulators on telephones they really are true to the notion of industrial style. They come in both pendant and wall mounted styles and, as you can see from the image, in a choice of colours. They’re available from US brand Waterworks who were at Decorex for the first time…

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How about this for a bit of Industrial Glamour? Made from pressed steel, this lotus light has a rich burnished finish. It’s available in three sizes (costing between £120 and £250) and would look great hanging either singly or in a group of three. Points to Laura at Uniche Interior Furnishings for also including a picture…

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Having been quite cross about cluster lighting last week I now find I am forced to nibble slightly round the edge of my words as I then found this. Or should that be these? They were made to order by Copper and Silk for the ASOS canteen, in London, and are supposed to create a…

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