Marks & Spencer
Laura Ashley Willowbrook Metal Floor Lamp Antique Brass
£159
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Description
Illuminate corners of your room with the timeless Willowbrook floor lamp by Laura Ashley. This piece features a curved arm finished in antique brass that brings elegant appeal to your space. The pleated fabric shade features a dainty print and a scalloped rim that echoes the scalloped base.
Our Stylist Says
I love this lamp for its timeless antique brass finish, which adds a subtle touch of elegance to both traditional and contemporary interiors. It's particularly versatile and works well in cosy living rooms, reading corners, or even in bedrooms where warm lighting enhances the atmosphere. Practical styling tips include pairing it with classic or vintage-inspired furniture to emphasise its heritage feel, or alongside softer textures like linen and velvet for a layered, inviting look. Its understated silhouette makes it a great functional statement piece that doesn’t overpower the space but complements a range of décor styles.
Lina Chen
Flitch Interior Stylist
Dimensions
Dimensions can be found on Marks & Spencer's website here
About Marks & Spencer
History and Expansion
Marks and Spencer, often lovingly called "Marks and Sparks" or "M&S", has been a staple in the UK market since its founding in 1884. Over the years, the brand has seen tremendous growth, with 1,064 stores across the UK and an additional 406 locations worldwide as of 2023.
Historically, M&S was celebrated for its commitment to selling British-made goods, pioneering the "St Michael" brand in 1928 which honoured its co-founder Michael Marks.
As they grew, M&S maintained its reputation for quality, fair value, and innovative customer policies, even allowing returns with full cash refunds regardless of purchase date.
Clothing & Home Business Endeavours
In recent years, M&S has focused on modernising its Clothing & Home business, striving to offer contemporary, stylish products that resonate with their 22 million customers.
A noteworthy move was their acquisition of Jaeger in 2021, a brand that shares a founding year with M&S. Under M&S's umbrella, Jaeger remains an independent brand, renowned for its timeless elegance, and is now available on M&S's website and in select M&S stores across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability and Innovations
Throughout its existence, Marks and Spencer has demonstrated commitment to improving customer experience and sustainability.
In the 1950s, they introduced hygiene training for canteen staff, and by the 1960s had implemented thermostatically controlled refrigerators for enhanced energy efficiency.
M&S has been at the forefront of many retail innovations, from introducing "sell by dates" in the early '70s to enhance food quality, to banning smoking in all their stores as early as 1959 due to fire hazards.
The brand's long standing dedication to quality, customer relations, and sustainability remains evident in their practices today.
