1. Design My World - £39.50
A quirky take on the traditional Anglepoise lamp, made from injection-moulded polycarbonate. It may not be flexible, but it looks the part. Available in orange, red or white.
www.designmyworld.net; 0844 884 2340
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2. Firebox - £7.95
This retro light is powered through your PC’s USB port so there’s no need for a plug socket or batteries. However, don’t expect it to light up everything on your desk, it’s tiny.
www.firebox.com; 0844 922 1010
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3. SCP - £150
The Anglepoise lamp was designed to stay in place wherever it was pointed. This version, created this year by Kenneth Grange, has a fetching green shade that casts a beautiful glow.
www.scp.co.uk; 020-7739 1869
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4. Lighting Direct - £52 (excluding VAT)
Mixing a traditional shade with a contemporary base, this lamp is a modern take on an office classic. A more conventional version in green glass and brass is also available.
www.lighting-direct.co.uk; 01923 333 000
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5. Marks & Spencer - £49.50
If your office is filled with books and papers rather hi-tech gadgetry, then a low-tech lamp such as this elegant, adjustable model from M&S is perfect.
www.marksandspencer.com; 0845 302 1234
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6. Lumie - £129
Not only will this sleek light banish darkness from your desk, it will also do battle with SAD thanks to its daylight spectrum bulb. It features a flexible neck and a dimmer control.
www.lumie.com; 01954 780 500
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7. Dwell - £29.95
Made from aluminium and carbon steel,Dwell’s silvery desk lamp looks like it costs much more than its meagre price tag suggests. A great little lamp at a very competitive price.
www.dwell.co.uk; 0870 241 8653
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8. Panik Design - £1,075
This Oluce lamp, designed in 1962, shouts Sixties chic. Made from lacquered steel and Perspex, it is ideal for creative types who are willing to invest in a piece of design history.
www.panik-design.com; 01908 307 020
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9. Mojo Interiors - £135
Inspired by the classic Arne Jacobsen desk lamp, this version is a more affordable way to brighten up a workspace. Its asymmetric shade can be tilted. Available in black or white.
www.mojointeriors.co.uk; 0845 370 1711
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10. Posh Prezzies - £11
If your office is wherever you place your laptop, this dinky light should accompany you on all your travels. It slots into a USB port and is flexible, so can be pointed in any direction.
www.poshprezzies.co.uk; 0870 236 7367
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9 January 2008, Chosen by Rebecca Armstrong
