Just now Marks and Spencer has a collection of floor lighting that reflects an accent on retro – spindle legs, angular -armed, or over-arching, with sharp bold shades, and so on – and there are reductions in price,currently. The above lamp seems most familiar. Perhaps a design in the style of the Castiglioni brothers? It is not the same as theirs, but neither is the price. It is a pleasing lamp all the same, and certainly looks good value for money. It can dominate a corner of the living room, or illuminate a dining area.A floor lamp can make a bold statement and can make a difference in a small, or a large space.For this and a whole collection of bright and stylish lighting to lift your mood on an otherwise gloomy winter go and  see more here at Marks and Spencer while current prices hold. The lamp above will set you back just short of 100 pounds, a good deal less than some contemporary designs from yesteryear – floor lamps from M&S . Oh, and you can save money ,too!

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What a pleasure it is to be featuring the work of one of the very greatest and most influential British interior designers of the last fifty years. Sir Terence Conran ( yes, of Habitat, Storehouse,Conran Foundation,which manages the Design Museum, and so much more) has for half a century held sway in the design world. Now, he has a range of furniture and accessories, produced exclusively for Marks and Spencer, and what is more for a short period you can enjoy a 20% discount quoting  the code given in the illustration above when you order.

To celebrate the new Conran for M&S collection, as well as the Sir Terence Conran exhibition at the Design Museum, M&S is delighted to be able to give away four extremely limited edition chairs from the range – all upholstered in exclusive fabrics that aren’t available anywhere else! So to bag one of these beautiful chairs by 5th March, you need to see now the further details given here at the Marks and Spencer website and act.

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This is a well designed table lamp with some retro style with its armature action. This is a steal at GBP59.00. ‘nough probably said. You can take a look at the Marks and Spencer website here for modern and contemporary lighting

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Verner Panton is one of our favourite designers of lighting and furniture.He was working in the second half of the 20th century, and arguably was at his most productive in the 1960s producing some spectacular and sought after designs. Here is a truly elegant pendant light,almost a sculpture of an onion showing the distinctive layered design which is produced by slender metal vertical strips. The lines are so clean; the light given-off is indirect. The light hangs on a black fabric cord, the whole from a chrome ceiling rose. It is engraved with Verner Panton’s signature.

To read more at heal’s website >>

Colours also available:  gold and silver

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What a fabulous year this could turn out to be! First-up is part of the new collection of great products from Heal’s,all with an accent on retro. To read further you can view here many products in a living space setting, the better to see how they might work in your home, or yo can click on the banner above for the heal’s page on its website. Happy hunting! I shall be featuring several of these products in a series of posts over the next few days. See you there, I hope.

Heal’s have come up with this lemon and lime as key colours combo in a room design. It is  bold and zesty and designed to re-invigorate your home. There are cool greys in there as well, complementing the brightness and freshness of the key colours.Do have a look. You’ll like it. Experience the new Season at Heal’s for marvellous ideas in interior design with a twist of retro.

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There are many Arco inspired lights available to buy, and if you can’t afford the real thing you can find a good reproduction for one or two hundred pounds. Good design does not always have to cost a great deal, and in this current age of austerity we shall be looking across a great price range for the best and most appealing designs. The Flos Arco Floor Lamp, unfortunately,appears only to be full of price, perhaps for some a little pricey, however it is an original of a style classic and a product of the Castiglionis’ iconic design.

With its arching telescopic stainless steel stem, and white carrara marble base – Michaelangelo favoured this latter material – the Arco light does not show a trailing lead when reaching far into a room and over a dinner table. This problem with unsightly wires was a big one for Achille Castiglioni that for him demanded to be solved in the design of his light.The Flos Arco Floor Light is elegant and practical , and you can see this product at the Heal’s website- excellent materials used in the manufacture of a top design.

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1935 was a particularly special year: Elvis Presley was born,and also the 1227 Anglepoise lamp with its three-springs design was produced for market. George Carwardine had designed his essential spring for his first lamp in 1932. These springs were used in series so as to enable the user to position the light wherever it was needed within its reach, confident that it would stay put. Reissued to celebrate its 75th Anniversary,the Original 1227 is made with aluminium arms and a heavily weighted base for extra stability. Supplied with an energy saving bulb.

Dimensions : Reach 70 cm, Shade 20 cm, Base 14 cm, Cable length 2 m

For a closer look at this truly classic design that revolutionised lamps for desks and work tables go take a look at the heal’s website

WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Keep an eye on the fabulous SALE offerings now and to come.

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This elegant pendant light is stark in its apparent simplicity. Designed by Verner Panton, this light looks as crisp and as relevant today as it did in 1971, when it first appeared.

It has been described as colourful and playful.

It features two hemispheres facing each other…[Read more about this timeless classic...]

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 Leitmotiv offers a number of stylish table and floor lamps with a retro look that is considered not out of place  in a contemporary setting.The attractive table lamp above is a popular choice and purchasers testify to its quality build.

One cautionary note, however. This product has been delivered in the past to customers without a bulb, and also a 2 pin plug which requires a European adaptor. So be prepared!.This has not detracted often to the sheer delight produced in receiving a value for money product built to last.

Some further details are:

Part Number: CN884PI

Colour: Pink

Material:Metal

Finish:Painted

Number of Lights:1

Maximum Compatible Wattage:40 watts

Specific Uses:Indoor use

Light Direction:Adjustable

Plug Format:G – 3 pin British

Power and Plug Description:Plug

Switch Style:push button

For this lamp you should go over to Amazon

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