Dating anglepoise lamps

How long have Anglepoise lamps been in production?

Any original Anglepoise lamp will carry in its form over 80 years of design and manufacturing history. This classic line of lamps was Designed by George Carwardine and was first manufactured in Bath England in the early 1930s.

Which Anglepoise lamp is right for Your Room?

From the living room to the bedroom, the Anglepoise is at home in every room of your house. As versatile as they are stylish, the Type 1228 desk lamp and floor lamp in Ocean Blue bring a sophisticated pop of colour to this monochrome bedroom. The gentle pools of light they create also soften the concrete wall, making the space more enticing.

What is an Anglepoise desk lamp?

The Anglepoise desk lamp is a true British classic. Any original Anglepoise lamp will carry in its form over 80 years of design and manufacturing history. This classic line of lamps was Designed by George Carwardine and was first manufactured in Bath England in the early 1930s.

What to look for when buying a second hand Anglepoise lamp?

Here are the main areas to pay attention to when buying a second hand Anglepoise lamp. The base and springs.

What is the history of the Anglepoise lamp?

In this video, he unveils the history behind the iconic Anglepoise Lamp. This iconic 1930s design was actually designed by car engineer George Carwardine – what made it special was the ultimate flexibility of the design, thanks to the specific type of spring and lever mechanism that Carwardine created, which was patented in 1932.

What is an Anglepoise desk lamp?

The Anglepoise desk lamp is a true British classic. Any original Anglepoise lamp will carry in its form over 80 years of design and manufacturing history. This classic line of lamps was Designed by George Carwardine and was first manufactured in Bath England in the early 1930s.

What to look for when buying a second hand Anglepoise lamp?

Here are the main areas to pay attention to when buying a second hand Anglepoise lamp. The base and springs.

What are the characteristics of Anglepoise?

A key feature of the Anglepoise design and patent is the placement of all springs (either three or four) near the base. The design was extensively copied by other companies, usually in simplified form, and is still in use. Some derivatives use a heavy balance weight instead of the springs.

What bulbs can I use in my Anglepoise product? With all our Anglepoise sprung desk lamps a high efficiency E27 LED bulb is supplied in pack providing the equivalent light output of a traditional 40W incandescent bulb with a warm white light.

Whats new at Anglepoise?

What types of Anglepoise home lighting do you offer?

Youll find dozens of Anglepoise home lighting options to choose from, with some older lamps dating back as far as the 1960s. Choose from a wide selection of desk lamps, wall lamps and magnifying lamps.

Are old Anglepoise lamps worth buying?

While Anglepoise still produces an evolved version of Model 1227, original vintage lamps, which differ subtly from the ones we see today, are also highly desirable. If in good shape, there is no reason why a vintage lamp can’t be adapted by an electrician to provide you with a working version.

What are the different types of Anglepoise desk lamps?

Made from matte painted aluminium and chrome, options include the mini Anglepoise desk lamp, with clamp and desk insert variations, the mini lamp with wall bracket and the mini wall light.

Which Anglepoise lamp is right for Your Room?

From the living room to the bedroom, the Anglepoise is at home in every room of your house. As versatile as they are stylish, the Type 1228 desk lamp and floor lamp in Ocean Blue bring a sophisticated pop of colour to this monochrome bedroom. The gentle pools of light they create also soften the concrete wall, making the space more enticing.