Feeling gloomy? Drag yourself out of the dark ages, and light up your life by dipping into our Aladdin's cave of task lamps
Anglepoise, that claims to be the UK's market leader in task lighting, has introduced a variety of products, from energy saving compact fluorescents to halogen models. The Apex 90 is an updated version of the original Anglepoise desk light which was designed in 1933. It is made of steel and spun aluminium and is available in black, white, burgundy, blue and titanium, and takes a standard 60W Edison screw bulb. The Artikula is a versatile desk light with an 11W fluorescent tube. This provides the equivalent of 75W standard bulb output. Available in black or grey, the Artikula 45 comes with an integral weighted base.
www.anglepoise.co.uk

Recently launched at the Euroluce lighting show in Milan, the Melampo table lamp and upright by Artemide combines functionality with style. The design features a swivelling shade which allows two positions of shade if the Melampo is used as a table lamp. The product can also be inverted to obtain the softer effect of indirect lighting. Melampo has a satin polycarbonate shade in grey trim and a base made of grey finished aluminium. It takes twin 60W bulbs.
Tel: 0207 631 5200

Mitcham-based Luxo Vega claims its latest task lamp AIR has a positive effect on health by allowing users to control the illumination of their own space. AIR is an asymmetric task luminaire with a versatile, parallel motion arm designed for use with a 12V, 35W halogen lamp. The asymmetric light throw reduces contrasts on the working plane, reducing eye strain and minimising glare. The lamp's shade, which comes in black or grey is made from epoxy powdered steel. The lamp has a spring balanced arm to make sure that its head is always parallel to the work surface.
Tel: 020 8410 2600

Colebrook Bosson Saunders has launched a lamp specifically designed for computer users. The Miss Monneypennie runs on a 13W energy saving bulb. Its cantilevered, rotational head movement is horizontal to eliminate screen glare and allow maximum luminosity to fall on the work surface.
www.cbsproducts.co.uk

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The Facilities Business