Herman Miller Leaf Light Review

We like:

That it's very adjustable and stays in place; the use of recycled aluminium; the quality of the light; Herman Miller's eco commitments

We don't like:

That the base looks out of place; the lack of detail on worker conditions

SmartPlanet judgement:

We were sad to see this Star Trek-worthy lamp go back. As well as a great head-turning design statement, it makes for a very practical light that can be adjusted for reading and task work or for surprisingly nice mood lighting, too. Herman Miller's eco creds are well thought-through, as well. The only real disappointment is the lack of detail about the working conditions of the people who manufacture it.

According to its designers, this desk light is meant to express its magical and sensory variations. We didn't spot any Merlin magic, but it certainly looks pretty in a Star Trek fashion, and the fact that it uses an eco-friendly maximum of 9w -- versus the common 40w of a halogen anglepoise -- made it welcome at SmartPlanet Towers. Continue reading...