Model 90 Anglepoise Table Lamp by George Carwardine for Herbert Terry & Sons, 1970s

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A british design classic model 90 anglepoise table lamp, designed by george carwardine.

george carwardine was a british automotive engineer … Read more A british design classic model 90 anglepoise table lamp, designed by george carwardine.

george carwardine was a british automotive engineer who owned a factory developing vehicle suspension systems. The factory proved to be an incubator for creativity, and carwardine liked to tinker and experiment with the vast array of industrial bric- a-brac at his fingertips, especially the springs. It was while pottering like this that he designed a new type of spring with ‘constant tension’ that could be moved in every direction, yet remain rigid when held in position – rather like an arm.

he patented his unique spring design in 1932, then applied it to a lamp, licensing the product to herbert terry & sons, who already supplied springs to his factory. Originally, he named the now iconic lamp the equipoise, but this was rejected by the trade marks registry, so he decided upon anglepoise.

this version model 90 anglepoise table lamp was made in the 1970s by the company herbert terry & sons.

expertly restored, rewired & pat safety tested ready to go. This lamp uses a b22 bayonet fitting bulb. This lamp is supplied with a b22 bayonet led light bulb.

height ( fully stretched ) 80cm, width of base 17cm, width of shade 14cm, depth 43cm. This piece has an attribution mark,
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uk plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less