Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 lamp, black 1950s original 2 step Anglepoise desk lamp

An original Herbert Terry Anglepoise lamp two step model 1227 in classic black.

It has been completely rewired and grounded with black braided fabric cable. It has then been PAT tested and bears the pass sticker on its plug (June 2024).

This is a model 1227 Anglepoise which were produced in Redditch, England between 1938-1968. This one dates from the 50s or possibly 60s.

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.

This lamp has had an online switch incorporated into the braided cable.

There are several small 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.

An identical black version of this light is also available – contact me for a deal on both.

Fully extended the lamp measures approximately 90cm / 3 feet tall. The shade is 16cm in length and the opening is 14cm in diameter. The base is 15cm². The cable is a generous 160cm.

An original Herbert Terry Anglepoise lamp two step model 1227 in classic black.

It has been completely rewired and grounded with black braided fabric cable. It has then been PAT tested and bears the pass sticker on its plug (June 2024).

This is a model 1227 Anglepoise which were produced in Redditch, England between 1938-1968. This one dates from the 50s or possibly 60s.

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.

This lamp has had an online switch incorporated into the braided cable.

There are several small 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.

An identical black version of this light is also available – contact me for a deal on both.

Fully extended the lamp measures approximately 90cm / 3 feet tall. The shade is 16cm in length and the opening is 14cm in diameter. The base is 15cm². The cable is a generous 160cm.