Heal's
Tom Dixon UnBeaten LED Floor lamp Aluminium
£795
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Description
The BEAT lamps marked one of our earliest successes, featuring hand-hammered brass and an unexpected blend of craft detailing. Fast forward 20 years, and despite their enduring popularity, they have become one of the most widely imitated products, available in large quantities from online resellers in a thinly and poorly finished alloy. Determined to combat these imitations, we embarked on a novel initiative. Introducing the UNBEATEN, our new version presents two high-quality manufacturing stories. The UNBEATEN showcases hand-spun and hand-brushed aluminium, while the original BEAT emphasizes the exceptional and rapidly disappearing handicraft skills of the metalworkers of Moradabad in India. With thicker metal, superior illumination and electrical components compared to the copies, the UNBEATEN celebrates the raw state of aluminium, exhibiting its materiality in its naked form.
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About Heal's
A Rich Legacy in Furniture Design
Heal's is a well-known British furniture store with a history that spans over 200 years. It began in 1810 when John Harris Heal and his son started a business for feather products but soon moved into furniture.
By the 1900s, almost everyone in London knew Heal's for its great furniture. Interestingly, they were also among the first to sell electric lights in Britain. During World War II, their main store even helped by making parachutes for soldiers.
Influences and Design Philosophy
A significant part of Heal's story is Sir Ambrose Heal, who worked there for 60 years, from 1893 to 1953. He had a unique idea combine the beautiful designs from the Arts and Crafts Movement with affordable manufacturing.
This meant more people could buy well-designed furniture without breaking the bank. If you visit the Heal's store on Tottenham Court Road in London, you'll see a cool spiral staircase and a statue of a bronze cat, both of which show off the company's unique style.
Modern Expansion and Growth
While Heal's has a long history, they're always looking forward. In 2001, a company named Wittington Investments bought Heal's, helping it to grow and open stores in many cities, including Manchester and Leeds.
They've also started selling products online, aiming to be a modern e-commerce store with physical showrooms. Their main Tottenham Court Road store celebrated 200 years in 2018. Recently, they revamped it, making it even better for shoppers.