Astro Lighting Wall Lights

Astro has an eye for detail when it comes to quality lighting. They are known for lighting that is simultaneously fun, versatile and stylish - and the Azumi range is no exception. The Azumi Classic lights are named so for good reason - they evoke a classical mood, that would not be out of place throughout most of the 20th century. The bonus for the consumer is that the technology used is very contemporary - with features such as dimmable bulbs, flexi-spot lights and LED lights. In this article, Sparks will look at the two variations of the Classic light, and also examine the Azumi shades that make this range so distinctive. The Azumi Classic Lamp This wall light comes in a stunning matt nickel or bronze finish with a variety of shade shapes and colours. The lamp has a small build - it is only 156mm in diameter and 120mm high, yet it still makes a great impact wherever it is placed. It charmingly sheds up-and-down light and would look great for both interior decorations at home, and in other locations such as restaurants and hotels. The lamp used is an E27/ES bulb (not included) and is dimmable if a dimmable bulb is used.Buy Azumi Wall Lights at Sparks The shade is not included and it can either take a Round 215 shade or Square 175 shade, either of which lend it distinctive styles. The Azumi Classic LED Reader This Azumi Reader wall light comes with a reading light and switch, which are essential to its design. The flexi-spot reading light gives an output of 1W, using an integral LED driver to optimise its effectiveness. The main lamp spreads it light up and down your wall, and utilises a 60W E27 bulb (not included). It is compatible with this E27 LED bulb, if you want to make the fitting even more eco-friendly. With the flexi-spot light extruding from the base of the reader, this is a fashionable light which can be used with a colourful variety of shades (not included). This LED reader is versatile and can take either a round or square shade of the same kind as the Azumi Classic version. The Azumi/Momo shades It could be fair to say that the fabric shades are one of the most defining aspects of both the Azumi Classic and Azumi LED Classic, once they are applied. The round versions of the Azumi/Momo shade are 215mm in diameter and come in black, oyster, putty and white hues. These are colours which complement the matt nickel or polished nickel base of the Azumi LED Classic; they will bring a touch of class to any interior space. They are conveniently compatible with other lighting fixtures from Astro, for instance, the splendid San Marino Solo - they’ll also fit the Montclair Twin, Martina Triple and others. These lamps all have one thing in common with the Azumi range; they are classy enough to decorate fancy retail establishments - but come in at a very affordable price! The rectangular 175mm shade gives a bolder impression than its round counterparts, although it still has small proportions (120mm x 120mm).Buy Azumi Shades via Sparks Like the Azumi round shade, it is compatible with other light fittings from Astro, including the Momo, Martina and Lloyd ranges. The Azumi collection made by Astro designer James Bassant, is responsible for many classics such as the Atelier range. When asked to give one word he wants his products to evoke, he said ‘emotion’. The Azumi collection achieves this as they inspire a happy enlivened environment for any indoor setting.

As a company that started out in the basement of a Sevenoaks house in the late 90’s, Astro has certainly stepped leaps and bounds, as demonstrated by their flock of awards over the past decade. In 2013, Astro landed the Queen's Award for Enterprise. This award is widely considered to be the highest official accolade for any UK business, and is a fantastic achievement. It is also a broader recognition of Astro’s commitment to international trade and continual growth: and continue to grow Astro has, as demonstrated by their numerous achievements post-2013! In recent years Astro has been sweeping it in the awards department, receiving acclaim from some of the most prestigious experts in the lighting industry. Astro was delighted to receive the German Design Award 2018 for their exquisite piece, the Edge Reader wall light (which can be bought here), the second award it won in the same year.  The award is presented to designs that are considered ‘groundbreaking’ in the international industry; this is decided upon by a high-caliber international jury of experts, and chosen from over 5000 entries.  The second award the Edge Reader won this year was the ‘Red Dot Product Design’ award, whose judges were impressed by the combination of the 'direct functionality of its LED reading light and its ambient lighting'. 2018 has been a particularly decorated year for Astro, as they were also honored with the Queen's Award 2018 once again. Furthermore, Astro’s Concrete Dunbar 160 has won the Red Dot Product Design 2018 award.Buy Astro Lights at Sparks The Concrete Dunbar 160 combines a soft, curved structure with the crisp straight edge of its light output, where deeply recessed LEDs provide a forceful, yet glare-free illumination. 2018 has been a particularly award-heavy year for Astro, but they have been excelling throughout the entire decade. Achievements and Awards prior to 2018 In 2017, Astro won Manufacturer of the Year at the Lux Awards, beating such illustrious opponents as Luxonic, Samsung and FUTURE designs; this really cemented Astro's place amongst the royalty of lighting designers. Before this, in 2016, Astro were nominated for House Beautiful 2016 Award, with both their Atelier and Edge Reader ranges nominated. The House Beautiful Awards, as the name implies, celebrate the very best in quality, design and innovation for a range of different categories that include lighting, furniture, garden products and more. In 2015, the Edge 560 was awarded ‘Innovator’ status at the ETOP Innovation Awards. The Edge Reader range of lighting was seen as ‘innovative’ due to its ingenious use of the latest mid-power LED technology, and for their functionality: the ability to mount them both horizontally or vertically.Buy the Edge Reader Light Also in 2015, Astro won big in Hong Kong, taking home the 'Home Product Brand 2015', with previous winners including behemoths in the lighting industry such as Bowers and Wilkins and Philips. Astro also made an appearance in Lux's Power List as early as 2014, an early indicator of the recognition that would lead to their 2017 Manufacturer of the Year award with Lux. All of this goes to show that the Queen's Award for Enterprise awarded to Astro in 2013 was a smart and prophetic choice. Astro has gone on to achieve great things this decade and been recognised by some of the most respected experts in the lighting field for their work. As co-founder John Fearon stated when he won the Queen's Award in 2018 - 'To win the award for a second time is a real testament to the commitment, passion and energy that is part of Astro's DNA'. This is the exact attitude that has won Astro a slew of awards in 2018, and which means you shouldn't be surprised if they repeat this impressive feat in 2019! And if you want to see an extensive range of the wall lights, ceiling lights, floor lamps, table lamps, and LED lights that Astro does, you simply have to visit this link.