Anglepoise
(23)In 1885 Herbert Terry & Sons was established. In the 1930s George Carwardine developed a concept for balancing weights using springs & levers. Using springs from Herbert Terry & Sons, a patent was filed by Carwardine and the first Anglepoise lamp was born. The 3-spring model, the 1227, became an instant classic.... Read more
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Anglepoise Original 1227 Short Wall Light
- Jet black
- Ink blue, brass details
- Elephant grey, brass details
- Dove grey
- Linen white
- Jet black, brass details
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In 1885 Herbert Terry & Sons was established. In the 1930s George Carwardine developed a concept for balancing weights using springs & levers. Using springs from Herbert Terry & Sons, a patent was filed by Carwardine and the first Anglepoise lamp was born. The 3-spring model, the 1227, became an instant classic.
See an early Angelpoise lamp in The Science Museum collection
In recent years, Anglepoise lighting has seen a renaissance with new technologies and new designers - such as Kenneth Grange, creator of the new London cab, who has updated and expanded the range. In 2009 Anglepoise celebrated 75 years by reissuing the original 1227 Lamp. Further collaborations with Paul Smith and Margaret Howell have catapulted the humble Anglepoise lamp into the world of high fashion.
See our collection of Paul Smith Anglepoise desk lamps
See our collection of Margaret Howell Anglepoise desk lamps
The iconic design was placed on a Royal Mail Stamp celebrating British Design classics, including the Mini, the Concorde, the Routemaster bus & the Spitfire.