Anglepoise
Original 1227 Collection

The Original 1227 (TM) table lamp by Anglepoise is the re-edition of a British designer classic, the first ever tension spring table lamp. The innovative new system was developed by the industrial designer George Cawardine in the 1930's, allowing for the lamp's two arms to be flexibly adjusted while ensuring stability in all positions. The name "Anglepoise" refers to the lamp's ability to keep its poise at all angles. In 1933, Terry Ltd. started producing the task light, and came up with a re-designed version for private living spaces in 1935.

It's not only the double arm structure with its visible springs that is characteristic for Anglepoise 1227™, but also the shape of the shade: conical, round, with a slender middle part and a broader rim.

Structure and light shade are made of powder-painted aluminium with chrome-plated details, such as screws, connecting elements and the springs of the tension spring system. A fabric-covered cable underlines the design's cozy retro charm.

The Angelpoise desk light is a true piece of British cultural history. The famous writer Roald Dahl wrote many of his novels by the light of an Anglepoise lamp. The 1227 Giant floor lamp was originally designed for the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Buckinghamshire and has since been included in Anglepoise's standard portfolio. It is a funny hommage, enlarging the original design while preserving its proportions. In 2009, the Royal Post released a stamp collection on British design icons, presenting the Anglepoise light alongside the Mini, the double-decker bus and the red telephone booth.

The collection includes lights of different sizes, suitable for various uses: table lamps with a base, a clamp or for fixed mounting, wall lamps and even pendant lights that fully rely on the shade's high recognition value. The light fixtures are available in many colours, and some models can even be ordered in custom colours.