Herbert Terry Anglepoise original white 1960s Model 1227 lamp

An original Herbert Terry Anglepoise two step lamp, model 1227 in white.

Its later added plastic bulb holder has been replaced with a new nickel one. It has been PAT tested and bears the pass sticker on its plug (February 2026).

This is a model 1227 Anglepoise which were produced in a few different iterations in Redditch, England between 1938-1968. From various details and features this model of the 1227 can be dated to the 1960s.

A British design icon, the Anglepoise lamp was first invented in 1932 by automotive engineer George Carwardine who found that by placing a series of springs along its length, the lamp could be posed with the lightest of touches and stay in position.

This led to a unique shaped lamp which has been imitated world over for its qualities as a stylish task lamp.

Herbert Terry and Sons spring makers produced the first lamps and continued to do so for the following decades.

The 1227 was the first Anglepoise model sold to the general public (beyond industry as task lamps). During the war they were marketed as the perfect lamps to avoid detection in air raids as they could be directed exactly where the light was required, away from the windows.

The switch is incorporated into the bulb holder, so no need to search down a cable for a switch.

There are several small paint scratches here and there, as should be expected with a vintage item such as this which would have seen regular use throughout its 60+ year history.

Fully extended the lamp measures approximately 90cm / 3 feet tall. The shade is 16cm in length and the opening is 13.5cm in diameter. The base is 15cm².

An original Herbert Terry Anglepoise two step lamp, model 1227 in white.

Its later added plastic bulb holder has been replaced with a new nickel one. It has been PAT tested and bears the pass sticker on its plug (February 2026).

This is a model 1227 Anglepoise which were produced in a few different iterations in Redditch, England between 1938-1968. From various details and features this model of the 1227 can be dated to the 1960s.

A British design icon, the Anglepoise lamp was first invented in 1932 by automotive engineer George Carwardine who found that by placing a series of springs along its length, the lamp could be posed with the lightest of touches and stay in position.

This led to a unique shaped lamp which has been imitated world over for its qualities as a stylish task lamp.

Herbert Terry and Sons spring makers produced the first lamps and continued to do so for the following decades.

The 1227 was the first Anglepoise model sold to the general public (beyond industry as task lamps). During the war they were marketed as the perfect lamps to avoid detection in air raids as they could be directed exactly where the light was required, away from the windows.

The switch is incorporated into the bulb holder, so no need to search down a cable for a switch.

There are several small paint scratches here and there, as should be expected with a vintage item such as this which would have seen regular use throughout its 60+ year history.

Fully extended the lamp measures approximately 90cm / 3 feet tall. The shade is 16cm in length and the opening is 13.5cm in diameter. The base is 15cm².