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Original BTC vintage-style Task floor lamp

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We have featured a few Original BTC lights in the past, but the Task floor lamp is up there with the best of them. Quite literally.

Standing tall at 130cm high and designed (like all in the range) by Peter Bowles, this classic light has a spun aluminium head, chromed steel base and black satin finish, while the functionality allows you to adjust the direction of the light to pretty much anywhere.

Classic looks, very useful – what's not to like? If you want one, they sell for £320 online. Or if you want something similar, but smaller, there's also a Task table lamp.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

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Artek 1960s TW001 table lamp by Tapio Wirkkala

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The designer is perhaps better known for the classic Ultima Thule glassware, but we're equally impressed by this piece of 1960s lighting by Tapio Wirkkala – the Artek TW001 table lamp.

The sharp geometric shape is very much of the era, although it is intended to look like a candle, but should offer much more light than the humble flame from its HD-polyethylene, which is couple with a painted birch base.

That base is available in black or white, with both of the 38cm lights selling for 240 Euros.

Find out more at the Finnish Design Shop website

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eBay watch: Hillebrand 1970s desk lamp

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I don't know a great deal about this lamp and the seller isn't giving much away – but thankfully a picture can paint a thousand words when it comes to this Hillebrand desk lamp.

Described as being circa 1970, it actually has modernist undertones – very much about the form and function. In terms of specifics, a metal base mixes it with a chrome head and a flexible arm, offering light where you want it on your desk.

It's sold out of Germany and is up on a 'Buy It Now' for £99 or a best offer. If you can get it a little cheaper, the lamp could offer up a stylish bargain.

Find out more at the eBay website

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Alvar Aalto 1950s A110 ceiling lamp for Artek

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Often referred to as the Hand Grenade, the Alvar Aalto A110 ceiling lamp is back on the market, courtesy of Artek.

Designed back in 1952, it mixes midcentury with minimalism, two cylinders (one inside the other) leave a gap so the light is reflected upwards, while a perforated brass ring at the bottom diffuses the light downwards as an added bonus.

Made of lacquered aluminium, with that polished brass ring and able to be hung solely or in a group, the light sells for 275 Euros.

Find out more at the Finnish Design Shop website

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Homebase Atom 12 space age light fitting

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We're not sure about this. We did feature a similarly-named light fitting at Heals a few weeks back, which looks incredibly similar to the Homebase Atom 12 light fitting. Is it the same? We're not sure, but one thing is certain – the Homebase one is considerably cheaper.

The Heals light is £175, while the Homebase take is £99.99 – and possibly even cheaper. For that money, you get a hip, 60s-style, space age light fitting made of a mix of metal and glass, those protruding arms each holding a light powered by a G4 bulb – 12 in total.

A feature light without the feature price – and as Homebase is doing 15 per cent off everything for the next two days, it's probably even cheaper than that £99.99 price too right now.

Find out more at the Homebase website

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Sputnik table lamp

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We've featured many, many variations on the classic Sputnik light before but I think this is the first time we've shown it in a table version. Yes, opposed to the usual floor or ceiling versions, this Sputnik table lamp is designed to sit on a table or sideboard, measuring just 45cm high. 

Other than that, the design is pretty faithful to other versions of the light, requiring 18 bulbs for each of its arm – thankfully these are included.

If you'd like to introduce this space oddity into your home, it costs £132. 

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