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Who invented the gooseneck lamp?

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Who invented the gooseneck lamp?
The gooseneck lamp got its start as the Anglepoise, created by George Carwardine and the patent applied for in 1932. The articulated arm of the lamp allowed for task lighting that was easily adjustable. Since then, the arm has been modified greatly and one result is the smooth look of the gooseneck lamp. Find a collection of expertly vetted gooseneck lamps from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
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Mid Century Green 2 Step Herbert Terry Anglepoise 1227 Desk Table Lamp
By Herbert Terry
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Original Anglepoise Lamp 1227 Model By Herbert Terry & Sons – G An original Anglepoise lamp by Herbert Terry and Sons, Model 1227, a design classic table lamp with a cast metal 2 ti...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid 30s Herbert Terry Angelpoise floor lamp
By Herbert Terry
Located in London, GB
This floor lamp is in an unrestored untouched condition making it rare. Herbert Terry & sons specialised in fishing rods, and received the licensed design to manufacture from Carward...
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Early Two-Step Herbert Terry Anglepoise Lamp, Model 1227, England, circa 1970
By Herbert Terry
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An early "two-step" Herbert Terry Anglepoise lamp (model 1227), England, circa 1970. Original paintwork and in perfect working order this lamp is a design classic and one of the earl...
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20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

White Anglepoise Lamp Designed by George Carwardine for Herbert Terry
By George Carwardine, Herbert Terry
Located in Markington, GB
White Anglepoise Lamp Designed by George Carwardine for Herbert Terry Measures: H 71cm, D 15cm, W 30cm.
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1940s Herbert Terry Anglepoise Draughtsman's Task Desk Lamp No 1209 Industrial
By Herbert Terry, George Carwardine
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
The ultimate in desk lamps – a very genuine Post War four-spring model 1209 Anglepoise draughtsman’s task lamp manufactured by Herbert Terry & Sons, Redditch, England. ‘The Anglepo...
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Vintage 1940s British Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's
By Herbert Terry
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's Model 1227 (1938 - 1968) - Has a two tier base, with a steel cover. - The forks were mainly cast as ...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

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