Anglepoise is extremely proud to announce at Light+Building that 2012 is our 80th Anniversary.

Light+Building, world’s largest trade fair for lighting and intelligent buildings, takes place in Frankfurt on 15-­‐20 April 2012.

The event has ‘energy efficiency’ as its key theme and interestingly, it was this subject that, back in 1932, led George Carwardine to design the original Anglepoise lamp.

Carwardine was, at that time, a vehicle suspension systems designer. While developing new concepts for vehicle suspensions, he created a mechanism which he recognised had applications in other fields. He particularly saw its benefits for an efficient task lamp. The joints and spring tension allowed the lamp to be moved into a wide range of positions, which it maintained without being clamped. Carwardine patented a lamp design and began manufacture in his company workshops. He soon found the interest and demand so great that he needed a major partner and so he entered into a licensing agreement with the Terry Spring Company in Redditch, England. Terry’s then manufactured and marketed the lamp under the name Anglepoise.

Continuing this tradition Anglepoise is especially proud to announce our new lighting range. Called Anglepoise Duo, the range covers table, wall, floor and pendant lamps.

Each lamp is inspired by the ingenious original George Carwardine designed Terry’s Anglepoise lamp. Some lamps in the range use the original mechanism; others are fixed with adjustable shades, but all continue the 80 Year tradition of placing the light source right where it is required, a heritage we are proud to celebrate at Light+Building.

Come and see the range for yourself and visit us in Hall 1.1 on stand G31.

Its that time of year again and we are returning to Hall 8 for the Paris show. Please come and see us on the stand F164 between January the 20-24, 2012

We shall be showing many new ranges including the small and dinky Anglepoise Type75 Mini, in an E14 version, or using our new and exciting LED module. Its larger brother, the Type75 Maxi, which is a highly flexible floorstanding light, again using the new LED module. We have also added a fresh selection of colours to the Type1228 ranges, to brighten up any interior. For those who are looking for something completely different look no further than the Giant1227 wall light, based around the highly popular and oversized Giant 1227.

A little bit of information from the show organisers ……..

“A whole artistic world is waiting to be discovered, with ever more surprising objects and furniture on the cutting edge of innovation, where aesthetics and functionality perfectly combine.

Bringing the profession together, getting new releases discovered, predicting consumers’ demands and the market’s fluctuations, being a platform for interdisciplinary encounters around design creation… those are the objectives set by now! design à vivre since its creation in 2000.”

We are revving up for the new designjunction show in London. It will run between the 22-25 September at Victoria House Basement, Bloomsbury Square, London WC1B 4DA .

We Shall be using the opportunity to showcase the UK launch of many new ranges including the small and dinky Anglepoise Type75 Mini in a range of exciting and vibrant new colours. Both in an E14 version, or using our new and exciting LED module. We shall also be showing a prototype of its larger brother, the Type75 Maxi. A highly flexible floorstanding light, again using the new LED module. We have also added a fresh selection of colours to the Type1228 ranges, to brighten up any interior. For those who are looking for something completely different look no further than the Giant1227 wall light, based around the highly popular and oversized Giant 1227.

The show organisers have said the following about the show ……..

Following its successful debut appearance at this year’s Salone del Mobile, Milan, designjunction london, will showcase the very best in global design during the London Design Festival.

Under the creative direction of celebrated British designer Michael Sodeau, designjunction london, will take over the impressive surrounds of Victoria House (Holborn, central London) with over 2,000 sqm of exhibition space. Bringing together a stellar line-up of leading UK and international lighting, furniture and accessories brands, the event is set to excite, inspire and challenge anyone with a passion for design.

Speaking about the philosophy behind the event, creative director, Micheal Sodeau, said:“designjunction was so well received in Milan that we wanted to bring it to London and create an event synonymous with creativity, originality and quality. designjunction will provide an important platform for visitors to source the latest products, trends and technologies from all over the world and meet directly with the manufacturers.”

“We believe London needs a design event that strikes the balance between being creative and commercial, moving away from the traditional trade show environment. We want to capture the imagination of trade and consumer audiences, offering a truly unique experience in the heart our creative captial” says Deborah Spencer, organiser of designjunction.

designjunction will provide a vibrant hub for international brands to showcase their work and meet directly with press, trade and consumer audiences. As well as temporary exhibition displays throughout the venue, designjunction will feature its own daily talk and seminar programme curated by Architectural Review as well as a pop-up bar and café. designjunction will host a late night PechaKucha evening on Friday 23 September with a star line-up of speakers in partnership with Klein Dytham architects.

designjunctionlondon will be open daily from Thursday 22 – Sunday 25 September 11am to 6pm. Press preview will be held on Wednesday 21 September 3pm – 6pm. For the full exhibitor listing visit www.thedesignjunction.co.uk

Its that time of year again and we are returning to Hall 7 for the Paris show. Please come and see us on the stand F164 between the 9-13 September.

We shall be showing many new ranges including the small and dinky Anglepoise Type75 Mini, in an E14 version, or using our new and exciting LED module. Its larger brother, the Type75 Maxi, which is a highly flexible floorstanding light, again using the new LED module. We have also added a fresh selection of colours to the Type1228 ranges, to brighten up any interior. For those who are looking for something completely different look no further than the Giant1227 wall light, based around the highly popular and oversized Giant 1227.

A little bit of information from the show organisers ……..

“A whole artistic world is waiting to be discovered, with ever more surprising objects and furniture on the cutting edge of innovation, where aesthetics and functionality perfectly combine.

Bringing the profession together, getting new releases discovered, predicting consumers’ demands and the market’s fluctuations, being a platform for interdisciplinary encounters around design creation… those are the objectives set by now! design à vivre since its creation in 2000.”

After a late night in the wind and threatening rain, we pushed on and made those last minute adjustments. Today we hit the venue with blazing sunshine to kick off the press day at clerkenwell design week at the Farmiloe building. Some pictures of our Anglepoise Type1228 in the new summer colours and the new TypeC just launched at the Designjunction in Milan, hot off the press.

more pictures to follow ……

This year marks the inaugural designjunction, an exhibition of British designers that will be held in Zona Tortona in Milan, concurrently with the Salone. It will be well worth a visit to view new and never-before-seen designs from the likes of Anglepoise, ANYTHING, Benchmark, Channels, Kawamura Ganjavian, Innermost, Modus, Race Furniture, Melin Tregwynt and Wedgwood.

The space, the former Riva-Calzoni building that is now Zegna headquarters, will be art directed by none other than Michael Sodeau, who has created designs for several of the exhibitors in the past—we’re fans of ANYTHING, a collaboration Suikosha. designjunction also marks the debut of +stone, Sodeau’s most recent collaborative project with Portugal’s Sienave.

designjunction Zegna Headquarters Via Savona 56 20144 Milano April 12 – 17, 2011

Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) – London’s premier celebration of design – returns with aplomb following its hugely successful 2010 inauguration, sponsored this year by Jaguar. The three-day festival takes place from 24 to 26 May 2011 and brings together a varied and vibrant programme of events spanning debates, discussions, presentations, exhibitions, installations, street parties and workshops all in the name of celebrating and embracing design.

Showcasing the latest product and furniture design innovations from over 50 British and international manufacturers – CDW crucially offers the unrivalled opportunity to see many world launches of new furniture and interior accessories. For many companies it’s also the first opportunity to see products that were launched at the Milan furniture fair in April.

Clerkenwell-based showrooms participating at CDW 2011 include: Ahrend, Wilkhahn, Steelcase, Orangebox, Haworth, Kusch and co, Strata Tiles, Boss, Hands, Modus, Silverline, Bene, Triumph, B-loose, Knoll, Girsberger, Brunner, Forbo, Desso, Koleksiyon, Poltrona Frau, Interstuhl, Hettich, Vitra, Moroso, Milliken, Lammhults and Bulo. Many will be staging exclusive new product launches, talks with high profile speakers and VIP parties – all this and even Clerkenwell’s own fashion style spotters will be roaming the streets reporting on the latest trends!

 New to this years event is The House of Detention venue – a subterranean Victorian prison hidden in the heart of Clerkenwell. Not usually open to the public, this unique space will house site-specific installations and innovative product displays for the duration of CDW. Exhibitors include; Timorous Beasties who will be showing a series of brand new lace material patterns designed for modern architectural spaces; Multi-award winning illustrator Lizzie Mary Cullen whose unique style has been spotted by Harvey Nicholls and Italian restaurant chain Zizzi. She will be treating visitors to live drawing and interactive workshops; Bark Furniture will be launching two new additions to its Acorn Collection, The Sideboard and The Chest of Drawers; Design duo Steffen Ringelmann and Vibeke Arnt-Jensen who established The RAD Gallery, which is devoted to showcasing emerging art and design talent will be launching their latest UK enterprise with an exhibition celebrating the work of lighting designer Dari Bae and her handmade chandeliers. Once again, CDW will take up ‘residency’ at the Farmiloe Building on St John Street, housing a pop-up design exhibition, featuring cutting edge displays and installations from an array of international designers and organisations from across London and further afield.

Exhibitors include; Anglepoise will be launching a new product with design director Kenneth Grange; Bolon will be launching its new Artisan collection, manufactured using a new proprietary-developed fibre; Hitch Mylius will be celebrating their 40th anniversary and showcasing new products from its furniture collection; Ligne Roset continues their collaboration with the Bouroullec Brothers and will be showing the new 2011 collection which includes the Ploum sofa, a ripe, voluptuous ultra-flexible sofa that offers the ultimate in comfort; Nigel Coates will be showing his brand new lighting collection manufactured by Italian firm Slamp, alongside pieces from his Animalia furniture collection designed in collaboration with Fratelli Boffi. Independent British design talent James UK, Dare Studio, Jennifer Newman and James Burleigh will be showing their latest innovations alongside cultural institutions such as the Barbican who will be popping up with temporary design stores.

 One-off commissions also play a large part in the festival and aim to engage visitors in topical issues currently preoccupying the design world. This year’s special features, confirmed to date include – a life-size pin art installation by internationally acclaimed handbag designer Lulu Guinness; a specially designed giant inflatable structure entitled The Emotion Maker by Berlin based experimental architecture group Plastique Fantastique, and a curated exhibition by product designer Oscar Diaz and his studio Federal Office called Political Objects which will show products and images that represent the shifting ideologies of a new generation of designers.