Anglepoise Type 75
A jointed arm, visible springs and a replaceable bulb. Kenneth Grange’s task lamp makes directing the light part of the pleasure.
The pencil moves from one edge of the drawing to the other. The lamp follows. In that small adjustment, the Type 75 explains itself more clearly than any photograph can: its shape is a record of the work it is meant to do.
Kenneth Grange’s design keeps the mechanism visible. An aluminum shade hangs from articulated arms; springs sit above a cast-iron base. There is visual interest without a screen or a glowing control panel. On a desk crowded with devices, an object that can be understood by looking at it has a particular appeal.
Full-size, US specification
US manufacturer listing, checked September 10, 2026. This is the standard desk lamp with a base, not the Mini or clamp-mounted version. Price is the live listing at research time; older sale listings may differ.
The premium is in the arm
An inexpensive task lamp can put useful light on paper. The Type 75 asks for more money because its adjustable structure and silhouette are central to the object. The strongest use case is a desk that changes jobs: reading, drawing, writing, then moving the light aside.
The replaceable bulb matters for a separate reason. A failed light source does not by itself require replacing the entire lamp. That is a concrete advantage to weigh against integrated designs, while remembering that a replaceable bulb alone does not justify a $320 purchase.
The Catch
The lamp’s balance depends partly on its bulb. Anglepoise’s US technical sheet specifies an approximate bulb weight of 25–45 grams and a maximum 10W LED. Keep those requirements when choosing a replacement. The same sheet describes the supplied bulb as non-dimmable.
It also occupies real desk space. For a narrow workstation dominated by a monitor, a screen-mounted light or an appropriate clamp lamp may leave more room for the work itself. Try the intended position, including the arm’s movement, before treating the base as decoration you can fit in later.
For a desk that still uses paper
We admire the Type 75 as an adjustable tool with a distinct visual identity. Consider it when directing light by hand is a repeated part of the day and you want the lamp to be a lasting part of the room’s appearance. The premium is harder to defend when it will sit at one angle beside a screen indefinitely.
Choose it for the combination of mechanism and form. Brightness, glare and personal comfort still need to be judged at your own desk; the silhouette cannot settle those questions.
Researched September 10, 2026. Row & Ledger has not physically tested this product. Manufacturer specifications and editorial judgments are distinguished above. Prices and availability may change. Official manufacturer photography; no affiliate tracking added to manufacturer links.