Anglepoise Type 75 Paul Smith Edition One
Last updated: 19 October 2026
The Anglepoise Paul Smith Edition One is the Type 75 desk lamp painted by Paul Smith in a patchwork of colours. The shade is pale putty, the upper arm is pink, the lower arms are olive and yellow, and a blue and red joint sits above a grey base. Underneath the paint it is the standard Type 75, with Anglepoise's tension springs and a reach of 90cm. Anglepoise sells it for £289 with a bulb included and free UK delivery.
What the Anglepoise Paul Smith lamp is
Sir Kenneth Grange designed the Type 75 for Anglepoise. Paul Smith then reworked it in his own colours, and Edition One was the first of those collaborations. A fourth Paul Smith collection followed in 2019, according to Design Milk.
So the lamp works exactly like a plain Type 75. The difference is the paint. Each part of the lamp is a different colour.
What it does
- Constant tension springs: the arms stay where you put them, with no knobs to tighten.
- A switch on the shade: you turn it on and off at the head of the lamp, not on the cable.
- A long reach: the shade reaches up to 90cm from the base, which covers a desk and the area beside it.
- A heavy base: the base is cast iron with an aluminium cover, so it stays put when the arm is stretched out.
Key facts
- Price: £289 from Anglepoise, bulb included
- Materials: matt painted aluminium shade and arms, chrome plated fittings, cast iron base with an aluminium cover
- Shade: 14.5cm across and 19.2cm tall, about the size of a large mug
- Base: 19.5cm across
- Reach: up to 90cm from base to shade
- Cable: 270cm
- Guarantee: Anglepoise's Guaranteed for Life, once you register the lamp
- Other sizes: a Type 75 Mini in the same colours at £249, and a floor lamp at £369
Who it suits
- People setting up a desk at home: it is a working lamp first, with a long reach and a shade you can point.
- Paul Smith fans: the stripes and colour blocking are his, applied to a British design classic.
- A wedding or new home present: it is a single, lasting object rather than something that gets used up.
If you want the plain version, our page on the Anglepoise Original 1227 covers the 1935 design and its UK prices.
The limits of the Paul Smith edition
The price is the main catch. £289 is a lot for a desk lamp, and the Mini in the same colours costs £249 if you want to spend less.
The colours are bold. Every part of the lamp is a different shade, so it will stand out in a room decorated in one or two colours.
It is a big lamp for a small desk. With a 19.5cm base and a 90cm reach, it needs space to work properly, so measure first if your desk is narrow. The Mini version is the better fit there.
Where to buy it in the UK
Anglepoise sells it direct at £289, in stock, with free UK delivery in one to three working days. I struggled to find it on Amazon UK, which only had other Anglepoise models. The full specification is on the Anglepoise product page.
Anglepoise Paul Smith Edition One at Anglepoise
FAQs
How much is the Anglepoise Paul Smith Edition One?
£289 from Anglepoise, with a bulb included and free UK delivery. I checked the price on 19 October 2026.
Who designed the Anglepoise Type 75?
Sir Kenneth Grange designed the Type 75. Paul Smith chose the colours for this edition.
Is there a smaller Paul Smith Anglepoise?
Yes. The Type 75 Mini comes in the same Edition One colours for £249, and there is a floor lamp version at £369.
Does the Anglepoise Paul Smith lamp come with a guarantee?
Yes. Anglepoise lamps come with its Guaranteed for Life promise, which covers servicing the lamp once you register it.
Is the Paul Smith edition sold on Amazon UK?
Not that I could find. Anglepoise's own shop is the place to buy it.
More from CoolCuration
- Best desk accessories in the UK: ten things for a desk you work at all winter.
- MADE x Barbican Curve Table Lamp: a chrome and blue table lamp for £50.
- New home gifts: presents for someone who has just moved.
- Gifts for designers: picks for people who care how things look.
I checked the price and stock at Anglepoise on 19 October 2026.
Follow us: Instagram
Copyright 2026 CoolCuration | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Affiliate Disclosure | Cool Factor
-----------
We are proud supporters of a safer more private internet via encouraging people to use Brave browser and are actively taking on Spammers as part of ProjectHoneypot. This site is hosted on servers that run on 100% renewable energy in the UK thanks to GreenWebHosting.
This site contains affiliate links, including to Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase or sign up for a service via these links, at no extra cost to you. All offers and promotions are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change or withdrawal by the businesses featured. We cannot guarantee their continued availability. Read our full affiliate disclosure.
Reviews and opinions on CoolCuration reflect the personal experience of our writers at the time of publication. They are not professional endorsements and your experience may differ. Scores use our Cool Factor rating system and are given independently of any commercial relationship.
All content on CoolCuration is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations or an endorsement of any product or service. We are not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and do not offer personalised financial guidance. You should always do your own research or consult a qualified financial advisor before making any financial decisions.