Atelier Collection

The Atelier collection was born out of Astro’s love for the formidable and functional design of task lighting found in workshops. This contemporary range finds a balance between workplace functionality and stylish design. Rob Speck, the Engineering Manager at Astro, emphasises how the functionality of the joints was ’key’, alongside making sure they looked appealing. Rob and his team drew up many iterations of the design using 3D imaging before settling on the finalised version. This first lights were then made by a 3D printer, which allowed the design team to precisely calculate the shape and curvature of the models. This goes a long way to explaining the beautiful precision of the Atelier range! The Atelier Wall Light from Astro Lighting The Atelier Wall Lamp is constructed from aluminium which will resist corrosion from moisture and long-term use. It is available in matt black, white and aluminium finishes. This product features a flexible and straightforward design that can tilt 180 degrees and rotate 330 degrees. It features two articulated joints - one at either end of the stem - which ensures easy manipulation of the direction of the lamp. The lamp used is an E27 light bulb (not included) and is dimmable if used with a dimmable bulb. Sparks would highly recommend this bulb as its brightness can be altered to set the ambience of a room.Buy the Atelier Wall Lamp Atelier Pendant Light The Atelier Pendant is a minimal pendant light that looks incredible hanging above tabletops, counters and so on, as they illuminate surfaces elegantly. The Pendant is provided in three finishes: polished aluminium, matt white and matt black. Sparks offers both the 150 and 200 versions of this product, with the shade included on the light. Either size of the pendant light has a drop height of 2042 mm which is ideal for interior lighting - above the living room table, for example. The E27/ES lamp is not included, but it can take an eco-friendly LED light bulb and is dimmable if used with a dimmable bulb.Buy Atelier Pendants Atelier Grande Wall Lamp The Atelier Grande Wall Lamp has many similarities to its smaller counterpart. It has an integrated toggle switch and comes in polished black, aluminium and white finishes. The wall light is supplied with a removable plug and lead set, which allows for easy installation where it is not possible to wire directly into the wall. Like the Atelier Wall Lamp, it uses an E27 bulb (not included), although we sell many compatible bulbs including this dimmable LED lamp. The light can be rotated 330 degrees and this flexibility, combined with the dimmable function, which means it is ideal for use as a task light.Buy the Atelier Grande Wall Lamp Atelier Arm Assembly - for desk and floor placement The Atelier arm assembly allows its light to be used with equal convenience whether placed on your desk or floor. The arm assembly grants you complete directional control, with a rotation angle of 330 degrees and tilt angle of 180 degrees. A cable length of 3000mm means you can place it conveniently where it is most needed - perfect for task lighting. The Atelier arm assembly must be bought and used in conjunction with either the Atelier clamp, desk base or floor base. This enables you to build your arm assembly into the lighting fixture which is most necessary for your home or office space. It is the most adaptable fitting in the entire Atelier range, which is impressive considering how versatile this range is. The Atelier range - Astro takes on vintage task lighting with a modern twist The Atelier range is Astro’s take on task lighting with a vintage feel that retains contemporary applications; lights to please everyone. The designer of this range, James Bassant, decided to leave the designs exposed in a raw aluminium finish to highlight their intricate design. It is the operative simplicity of the Atelier range that best defines it, and explains its popularity amongst designers.

The word "sconce" comes from the Latin absconsus via the French esconce, which means a covering or protection - or something that is covered and protected. It's also a kind of fortification from the Middle Ages, a protective "hill" which offered defense for artillery units. Obviously, we don't deal with earthwork castle fortifications. We deal with lighting, and a sconce is a light fitting that uses only the wall for support - it doesn't have a base on the floor. They are used for functional and decorative purposes, and here are some of our favourites from the online store: Nordlux Vanila Black Wall Spotlight This curved spotlight from Scandinavian minimalist Nordlux is made from metal, which only makes it a little more like something you might find on the Nostromo from the Alien movie. Astro Lighting Azumi White Wall Light with a Reading Light On the one hand, the Azumi is a classically styled wall light from the renowned Astro Lighting, but it also features a flexible LED reading light as a hidden bonus. Artemide Dioscuri These spherical laser-etched Artemide wall lights are designed by Michele de Lucchi and come in four sizes: 140mm, 250mm, 350mm, and 420mm. Manerbio Walnut up- and down-light With its walnut finish, the rectangular Manerbio blends into its surroundings, like a tiny shelf, perhaps a vantage point for an intrepid Borrower. But it's actually a stylish uplight and a downlight! [note: this product has been discontinued] Artemide Miconos Glass & Chrome Wall Light - exposed bulb Exposed bulbs are so hot in lighting design right now, and Ernesto Gismondi's Miconos lamp, for Artemide, is ahead of the curve with its clear-blown glass diffuser.Designer Lights at Sparks