Studioilse have recently produced this desk lamp for lighting company Wastberg, and its sturdy, unpretentious form makes it a great all rounder for any interior. By choosing honest materials that carry clear messages: iron for its feelings of stability and reliability, wood to add warmth and life, and porcelain for its intimate glow, as well as its tactility, this little task light is a classic that should go the distance.

Ilse Crawford's studio is no stranger to this kind of design approach; take a look here to see our previous coverage of her interior work...