Taken together, the piece is “a wonderful blend of clean lines, circular hinges, and exposed cabling,” according to Greenwood. Jane Greenwood, a principal at Kostow Greenwood Architects, says that its design sits “at the cusp of the technology boom” thanks to details like its aluminum material, fully adjustable articulated arm with polished die-cast aluminum joints, and tension-control knobs. Ming Thompson, a co-founder of architecture and interior-design firm Atelier Cho Thompson, is a fan of Anglepoise’s Type 75 lamp, noting it strikes “a balance between simple, modern forms and exposed mechanical elements,” and would be at home on both “an architect’s drafting table and a work-from-home desk.” With a spring-loaded articulated arm and adjustable shade, it comes with a CFL bulb and is available in several jaunty colors, including yellow ochre and Saxon blue.Īdjustability: Articulated arm, 360-degree rotating head | Base: Standard, clamp, in-set pivot | Style: Task, 3 colorsĪnother architect favorite is the Tolomeo table lamp, designed in 1989 by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina and made in Italy for Artemide. “Both are elegant in their own right, with a classic silhouette and form that they’ve kept fresh with new finishes and colors,” says Brian Wilson, a co-founder of Pair, an office-furniture company based in San Francisco. As architect Mei Lun Xue puts it, “Anglepoise lamps are super-classic and look good everywhere.” The two most popular models are the Original 1227 Task light designed in 1935, and the more modern Type 75, which is a bit more streamlined and received slightly more nods from our panelists. And if you’re looking for other types of lamps, visit our Lighting District for a roundup of our 100 favorite lighting implements.Īdjustability: Articulated arm, head | Base: Standard | Style: Task, 10 colorsīritish company Anglepoise has been making task lamps since the 1930s, and its various styles are the runaway favorite among the architects and interior designers we spoke to. Read on for their picks, which come at a range of prices and include a desk lamp for just about everyone. Here, I consulted 26 architects, interior designers, and other folks who value form as much as function. When seeking your own perfect lighting setup, there are some key elements you want to look for, like adjustability, design, and light source. It’s why certain architects swear by an industrial-style task lamp that hasn’t changed since the ’30s, while other design-world people might prefer sleeker, dimmable 3-D-printed options they can tote from room to room. How it looks is also an important consideration to make, and largely one that’s subjective. 34.A desk lamp’s job is to illuminate your work space in the most efficient way possible. Andersen added artworks on top of the wallpaper and painted the trim in a contrasting color, doubling the impact of the dramatic wall finish. Vintage Schumacher wallpaper in the bedroom of fiber artist Trish Andersen makes the space feel like you’re inside of a gift box in the best way. The sconces are from Article, the cat pillow is from Aelfie, and the rugs are from Anthropologie.
The art hanging over the bed is by Kevin Sabo, and Michael created the pieces in the corner. “Nothing fancy, but I love the color pop, and it’s so soft!” The textile art on the bed is called Veronique by Diane Hoffman. “He has a CNC machine, so he cut out the shape, and I upholstered it with fleece from Joann’s,” she adds.
“That room was originally inspired with the Goodnight Moon palette in mind.” Michael (Porten) made the headboard for the bedroom. She found the vintage Schumacher wallpaper on eBay-in the perfect amount-for cheap. “I really love the bedroom,” Trish Andersen says.
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