Vintage Yellow 1950s Herbert Terry & Sons 2 Step Anglepoise Lamp Model No. 1227

Name: Vintage Yellow 1950s Herbert Terry & Sons 2 Step Anglepoise Lamp Model No. 1227
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SKU: 138
Price: 195 GBP
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Vintage Yellow 1950s Herbert Terry & Sons 2 Step Anglepoise Lamp Model No. 1227

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A vintage mid century yellow Anglepoise model 1227 desk lamp by Herbert Terry. This model was was manufactured by Anglepoise from 1938 – 1968.

There is a little press button on and off switch on the top of the lamp shade.

The springs are in good condition with no rusting or disintegration – and hold in place nicely with no drift down or movement.

It’s in lovely vintage, working condition with original chipped paintwork. Some dents to the shade and the top has been drilled – possibly to allow for high wattage bulb to be use.d

Please note this is an original and not a reproduction, so please expect historical signs of wear/use consistent with age and use which add to it’s appeal.

Rewired with black braided cable with a new bulb holder and new 3 pin UK plug.

Iconic British design classic which no home should be without.

Anglepoise is a British lighting company that is known for its iconic task lamps. The company was founded in 1932 by George Carwardine, an automotive engineer who was interested in finding a way to create a lamp that could be easily adjusted and held its position without slipping or toppling over.

Width of base	15cm x 15cm square
Height fully extended	88cm
Maker	Herbert Terry for Anglepoise
Condition	Vintage Condition
Period	1950s

Anglepoise

Carwardine's solution was to use a unique system of springs and levers that allowed the lamp to be positioned and balanced in any direction. He patented the design in 1933, and the Anglepoise lamp was born.

The first Anglepoise lamp was called the Model 1208, and it was an instant success. The lamp's unique design and functionality quickly caught the attention of architects, engineers, and designers, and it soon became a fixture in offices, workshops, and homes around the world.

During World War II, Anglepoise lamps were used extensively in military and industrial settings, and the company was awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for innovation in 1969.

Over the years, Anglepoise has continued to innovate and expand its product line, introducing new models and variations on the classic design. Today, the company is still based in the UK and remains committed to creating high-quality, functional lighting solutions that are both stylish and practical.