Task Lighting Feature

Task in hand

Joan Elstead

Designing and curating a collection that provides decorative task lighting is one of the many successful strings to Elstead’s bow. It selects metal finishes that interior designers can easily tie in with architectural elements within the rooms that they are creating so that they can still provide a layer of task lighting in the space. The Joan range is designed by Feiss USA and is brought to the UK by Elstead Lighting. The iconic, retro-inspired shades feature small perforations for soft glow to shine through but more importantly they help to direct light to the task in hand. The maximum wattage for these fittings is 60W and the E27 lampholder allows the specifier to use its own choice of retrofit LED lamps that give as strong a task light as required. The wall light can swivel into place by the bedside or table to assist with reading and the table lamp is ideal for desks or bedside cabinets. The shades are available in midnight black or matte white and are presented with a complimentary burnished brass wall bracket with swivel arm, or the simple and elegant table light stand. There is also a five-light chandelier in this collection to compliment the task lights. www.elsteadlighting.com

Scandal Articolo

Introducing the Scandal table lamp, a charming free-standing iteration of the celebrated Scandal Collection, lauded for its refined composition of enduring style and quality. Echoing the slender proportions of the Scandal pendant and wall sconce, in table lamp form Scandal marries a fine profile of mouth-blown glass with the collection’s signature barrel-like cuff. The design’s compact scale and fine dual-rod support is a timeless interpretation of the iconic banker’s lamp, articulated with a sense of minimalist precision. The rounded blade of luminescent light thoughtfully conceals the light source, creating a softened effect for both task and ambient applications. With a luxurious pairing of solid metals, hand-woven mesh and mouth-blown glass in clear fluted or snow frosted finishes, the Scandal table lamp is a striking addition to the home, hotel lobby or workplace. The lamp is available in brass, mid bronze, satin nickel and black electroplate finishes. articololighting.com

U. Catellani & Smith

A name that is the very essence of its substance: the new U. lamp by Catellani & Smith presents itself in its purest, most authentic form. U. comes in four different models, two floor versions, U. F Up and U. F Flex, and two wall versions, U. W Flex and U. W. All are available with black or white finishes and with low voltage COB LED light source. U. F Up is a floor lamp with simple, almost minimal lines. The semi-cylindrical screen that hosts the light source is covered with gold coloured leaf inside. Inside is where something magical happens: the silhouette of a dancer appears in the centre of the “U” that gives the lamp its shape and its name. The steel silhouette is fitted with a magnet at the bottom and can be positioned anywhere on the metal plate in the screen. The floor lamp in the line is called U. F Flex and it too features a slightly smaller screen than that of the Up lamp. The distinguishing feature of this version is the directional brass flex and the 350° rotating screen, which enables the light to be pointed wherever it is required. The U. W Flex wall lamp is also characterised by the flex located at the top of a rectangular base, and by the distinctive U that holds the COB LED light source, creating a bright glow. Finally, the other wall version, the U. W, sits on a circular base and features a joint that enables the semi-cylindrical screen to rotate, designing a beam of light that diffuses on the wall. www.catellanismith.com

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Shear Bert Frank

Functional and decorative, a desk lamp can transform your home with atmospheric task lighting. Brass is the Bert Frank metal of choice, with the design team gravitating to it as a material of choice for its weight, solidity and timeless integrity, especially in the form of a well-designed table lamp. Useful, real-life practicality, Shear was the design that started the Bert Frank story, and it began with the table lamp. Adjustable for height, reach and angle, its arm can be tilted and extended whilst the multi-axis adjustable head maximises the designs flexibility further and can be pointed in any direction and angle to cast a warm light wherever focused illumination is needed. Featuring a recessed LED light source, visual glare is minimised making it the perfect work or reading companion. An ideal choice for the changing needs and demands of a variety of tasks; Shear is the home accessory you never knew that you needed. Luxury and versatility rarely go together, but Shear is both. Its timeless design is crafted from brass and turned metal, and a brushed finish on the inner shade produces a soft, warm glow. bertfrank.co.uk

Award Winning Task Lighting

AD_LIB L2 Shiptor

Inspired by a kinetic sculpture, this table lamp consists of five wooden rods of different lengths equipped with discreet adjustable metal connections. These allow both the lamp base and the illuminated area to be aligned according to individual needs. As a battery-powered device, the lamp achieves a running time of approximately eight hours at full power and a running time of up to 12 hours at medium power. The portable table lamp is optionally available in oak, ash wood or walnut. www.adlib-light.com

Line Lamp Beijing Zaohua Technology

This minimalist desk lamp discreetly integrates all control elements. The rotary button on the front end of the lamp tube allows a flexible adjustment of the light angle, while the lamp arm can rotate 360 degrees. The light can be conveniently switched on and off and is continuously dimmable at a touch of the control panel. When switching on the lamp, a memory function automatically sets the brightness to the previously selected level. The light strip with 90 LEDs illuminates a wide area. www.zaozuo.com

Philips Mijia Gen3 Signify

The Philips Mijia desk lamp Gen3 is equipped with a hinge that allows flexible alignment of the luminaire head. A unique glare-blocking design protects users from looking directly into the light source. In addition, the brightness can be set individually and allows even large work areas to be illuminated well. In order to avoid glare, the light control also takes into account the brightness of the desk surface. www.signify.com

Philips Mijia Study Signify

The third generation of the Philips Mijia Study desk lamp was scaled down by 20% compared to its predecessor model and thus offers more space on the desk. To provide a wide lighting area, the flexible luminaire arm made of rubber rotates by 360 degrees. Using an optimised light reflection system, which filters the light reflected from surfaces and reduces indirect glare, the lamp makes printed text richer in contrast and easier to read. www.signify.com

Shift E-Lite Lighting

Shift is a modular desk lamp that can be equipped with specific lighting components according to individual needs. The flexible product concept was developed to meet the increasingly diverse requirements for desktop and workspace lighting. The construction is based on a T-shaped platform onto which different lighting modules can be plugged. This plug-in mechanism is realised by a patented magnetic connection. www.nekolighting.com

Zed-Bar: Gen 4 Koncept

Maintaining its iconic silhouette, the Z-Bar desk lamp was redesigned to a slimmer and more functional product solution. “Z-Bar: Gen 4” features a USB port for charging devices, improved optics and joints with greater flexibility. When not in use, the lamp head can be folded down against the body to save space. A shut-off mechanism after nine hours, as well as an occupancy sensor in the PRO version, safeguard against unnecessary power consumption. www.koncept.com