Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Early Off White Anglepoise Lamp Designed by George Carwardine for Herbert Terry
By Herbert Terry, Anglepoise
Located in Markington, GB
Grey Anglepoise lamp designed by George Carwardine for Herbert Terry.
Measure: H 71cm, D 15cm, W
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
20th Century "Two-Step" Herbert Terry Anglepoise Lamp, England, c.1970
By Herbert Terry
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An early "two-step" Herbert Terry Anglepoise lamp (model 1227), England, circa 1970. Original
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20th Century British Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
H 36.23 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
The 1227 Anglepoise lamp, by Herbert Terry & Son
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
The 1227 Anglepoise lamp, by Herbert Terry & Son
A classic British design, desk lamp in original
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Period Anglepoise Desk Lamp English c. 1934
Located in New York, NY
An English Art Deco anglepoise desk lamp in black enamel. Designed by George Carwardine and
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
French 1950’s anglepoise lamp in the style of Gras
By Bernard-albin Gras
Located in London, GB
French 1950’s black metal articulating anglepoise clamp lamp. Rewired with red silk flex.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Anglepoise Lamp English Desk, Architect's Light, Bibliophile, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
bibliophile base, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960.
Pleasingly mounted lamp suitable for the
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Steel
H 51.19 in W 9.26 in D 11.23 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Stunning 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
Category
20th Century British Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
H 36.23 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
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
Category
20th Century British Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
H 36.23 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
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Early Anglepoise Lamp
By George Carwardine
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Good early example of the Anglepoise Desk Lamp designed by George Cawardine for Herbert Terry & Son
Category
20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Hermes Anglepoise Desk Lamp
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great example in black with a green leather wrapped base.
Branden "Hermes-Paris."
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
1920s Anglepoise Floor Lamp from Herbert Terry
By Herbert Terry, George Carwardine
Located in Berlin, DE
This freestanding floor lamp is made of metal and is mounted on a wheeled floor base. The lamp is
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20th Century English Bauhaus Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Original Herbert Terry Anglepoise Industrial Desk Lamp Model 1227
By Herbert Terry
Located in Blackpool, GB
Early 1938 Herbert Terry Anglepoise lamp (model 1227) in excellent original vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
George Carwardine for Herbert Terry Anglepoise Lamp in Red
By George Carwardine
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
lovely example of an original 1930s designed anglepoise lamp.
This is the 1960s model with tulip shade
Category
20th Century British Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
George Carwardine for Herbert Terry Anglepoise Lamp in Yellow
By George Carwardine
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
lovely example of an original 1930s designed Anglepoise lamp.
This is the later (1960s) model with
Category
20th Century British Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s George Carwardine for Herbert Terry Stripped Anglepoise Lamp
By George Carwardine
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
lovely example of an original 1930s designed Herbert Terry Anglepoise.
With a tulip shade, two-stepped
Category
20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
20th Century Original 1227 Giant Floor Lamp By Anglepoise, England
By Anglepoise
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning vintage 1227 Anglepoise Lamp, it is one of the most iconic British designs of the 20th
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20th Century British Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Anglepoise Floor Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Anglepoise floor lamp
Overall dimensions: 11" diameter, 64" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Anglepoise Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Architectural desk lamp
Used in an architect's or executive's office.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Herbert Terry & Sons Mid 20th Century Repainted Green Anglepoise Desk Lamp
By Herbert Terry
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Three-spring' chromed and polished yellow painted Anglepoise desk lamp by Herbert Terry & Sons
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Architectural Anglepoise Lamp
By George Carwardine
Located in New York, NY
Articulating angle poise desk lamp after George Carwardine, in original off white finish. The lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Steel
English Herbert Terry Anglepoise Lamp
By Herbert Terry
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English Herbert Terry Anglepoise lamp,
circa 1960.
Stripped, polished rewired and pat tested
Category
Mid-20th Century British Bauhaus Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Aluminum
Herbert Terry & Sons Anglepoise Desk Lamp
By George Carwardine
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Three-spring' 1930's prototype Anglepoise desk lamp by Herbert Terry & Sons. Black arm assembly
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Chrome Anglepoise Desk Lamp
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous Anglepoise lamp by Herbert Terry, England. Originally these
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Chrome
Three Step Anglepoise
Located in Conwy, GB
An early three step, model 1227 Anglepoise desk lamp.
Produced between 1935 and 1938, identified
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Iron
Anglepoise lamp model 1227, mid-century, original, rewired and fully functioning
By George Carwardine, Herbert Terry
Located in London, GB
George Carwardine (Designer), UK
Herbert Terry & Sons (manufacturer), UK
Anglepoise lamp, model
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 5.91 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Industrial Gun Metal Grey & Chrome Anglepoise Articulated Table Lamp
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage industrial style Articulated Anglepoise
Category
20th Century English Industrial Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 23.04 in W 9.06 in D 21.66 in
Large White on White Anglepoise Architects Desk Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, George Carwardine
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, original, clean and working vintage architects, angle poise desk lamp, in chic white
Category
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Vintage Herbert Terry & Sons Repainted Red Anglepoise Desk Lamp
By Herbert Terry
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Three-spring' chromed and polished red painted Anglepoise desk lamp by Herbert Terry & Sons. Two
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Chrome
1930's Prototype Herbert Terry & Sons Anglepoise Desk Lamp
By George Carwardine
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Three-spring' 1930's prototype Anglepoise desk lamp by Herbert Terry & Sons. Black arm assembly
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Anglepoise Aluminum Desk Lamps by Herbert Terry & Sons, Set of 2
By Herbert Terry
Located in New York, NY
Near-pair of "anglepoise" aluminum desk lamps by Herbert Terry & Sons, originally designed in the
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Aluminum
Herbert Terry Model 1227 Anglepoise Articulated Table Lamp Original Red Paint
By Herbert Terry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Herbert Terry articulated table lamp with
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20th Century English Industrial Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Steel
H 34.65 in W 5.91 in D 8.67 in
Herbert Terry Model 1227 Anglepoise Articulated Table Lamp Original Cream Paint
By Herbert Terry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Herbert Terry articulated table lamp with
Category
20th Century English Industrial Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Steel
H 34.65 in W 5.91 in L 34.65 in
Vintage Black Anglepoise Table Lamp from Herbert Terry & Sons, 1950s
By George Carwardine, Herbert Terry
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage black anglepoise table lamp designed by George Carwardine and produced by Herbert Terry and
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Aluminum, Iron, Chrome
Original Anglepoise Desk Lamp 1209 Model By Herbert Terry & Sons
By Herbert Terry
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Original Anglepoise Desk Lamp 1209 Model By Herbert Terry & Sons – A
An original Anglepoise lamp
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Herbert Terry and Sons Model 75 Anglepoise Desk Lamp, circa 1970
By Herbert Terry
Located in London, GB
Herbert Terry & Sons Model 75 Anglepoise desk lamp, circa 1970
An original Herbert Terry
Category
20th Century Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Steel
Chrome and Enamel Goose Neck Anglepoise
Located in London, GB
The chrome telescopic angle poise has Bakelite switch on reclaimed enamel shade with elongated goose neck and two meters flex.
Category
20th Century French Industrial Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Chrome, Enamel
Heavy Form 1950s Architects Desk Office Anglepoise Table Lamp by British Admel
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An original Admel architects desk lamp, featuring a large counterweight design.
Original paint and
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 29 in W 6 in D 24 in
1950s Gold Scumble 2-step Anglepoise Desk Task Lamp 1227 By Herbert Terry & Sons
By George Carwardine, Herbert Terry
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
two-step 1227 Anglepoise desk lamp made by Herbert Terry & Sons, England, has its original scumble
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Aluminum and Iron Anglepoise 1208 Table Lamp from Herbert Terry & Sons
By Anglepoise, Herbert Terry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Anglepoise Model 1208
Adjustable in height and angle scissor desk lamp.
Made in Britain by
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Iron
H 37.01 in W 5.52 in D 27.56 in
Anglepoise by Herbert Terry Apex 90 Articulated Desk Lamp in Racing Green 1970s
By George Carwardine, Anglepoise, Herbert Terry
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Anglepoise by Herbert Terry Apex 90 Articulated Desk Lamp in Racing Green 1970s
1931: Automotive
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.44 in Dm 7.29 in
Herbert Terry & Sons Anglepoise Desk Lamp
By Herbert Terry
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Three-spring' chromed and polished metal Anglepoise desk lamp by Herbert Terry & Sons. Two step
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Herbert Terry & Sons Anglepoise Desk Lamp
By Herbert Terry
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Three-spring' chromed and polished red painted Anglepoise desk lamp by Herbert Terry & Sons. Two
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Grey Anglepoise Lamp Designed by George Carwardine for Herbert Terry
By George Carwardine, Herbert Terry
Located in Markington, GB
Grey Anglepoise lamp designed by George Carwardine for Herbert Terry
Measure: H 71cm, D 15cm, W
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Sonneman for Kovacs Two Light Anglepoise Halogen Floor Lamp
By Robert Sonneman, Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Voguish 1980's chic architectural two arm angle poise floor lamp in graphic black finish. The lamp
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Original 1950's Herbert Terry & Sons Anglepoise Desk Lamp Repainted Yellow
By George Carwardine
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Three-spring' chromed and polished yellow painted Anglepoise desk lamp by Herbert Terry & Sons
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Chrome
H 19.69 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Retro Vintage Wooden Anglepoise Light, 1950s
Located in Markington, GB
1950 retro wooden anglepoise lamp with red metal base and shade.
Measures: Height: 50cm, depth
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Giant Original 1227 Floor Lamp in Black by George Carwardine for Anglepoise, UK
By George Carwardine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1227 jet black giant floor lamp by George Carwardine for Anglepoise, UK. For years, George
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Iron
H 105 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Chrome Anglepoise Floor by Jacobsen for Luxo
By Jac Jacobsen, Luxo
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This is a beautiful chrome floor lamp designed by Jac Jacobsen circa 1960. The fixture retains
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-Century Anglepoise Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century balanced arm table task lamp. Brass and chrome features as shown. Updated wiring and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Brass, Chrome
chrome anglepoise floor lamp
Located in New York, NY
chrome anglepoise floor lamp
Category
20th Century Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Chrome
Black Anglepoise Lamp
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Early black Anglepoise desk lamp.
Extremley original example.
Rewired and pat tested.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Pair of Anglepoise Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of chromed steel table lamps in the style of Anglepoise lamp designed by George Cowardine
Category
20th Century Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Oversize Black Anglepoise Lamp
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A Oversize Black Anglepoise Lamp.
Original finish, re wired with sage green three core antique
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20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Vintage Industrial Machinists Anglepoise Lamp
By Edl
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Vintage industrial EDL bandit machinists angle poise lamp with a fantastic aged patina, please note
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Steel, Iron
Black Anglepoise Desk Lamp
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A nice original black Herbert Terry desk lamp,
English, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Enamel
Anglepoise Desk Lamp by George Carwardine
Located in Hudson, NY
This desk lamp was designed and built in the 1930's in England but has been fully restored
Category
20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Aluminum
Cream Anglepoise Herbert Terry Desk Lamp
By Herbert Terry
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A nice original cream Herbert Terry desk lamp,
English, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Enamel
Yellow Anglepoise
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A nice original and unusual yellow Herbert Terry desk lamp.
English, 1950s.
Rewired and PAT
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Enamel
Two-Step Anglepoise
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A cream two-step Anglepoise desk lamp. All original factory finish. English, 1940s. Rewired and pat
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
George Carwardine for Herbert Terry Anglepoise Lamp in Red
By George Carwardine
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
lovely example of an original 1930s designed Anglepoise lamp.
This is the 1960s model with tulip shade
Category
20th Century British Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
Mid Century 80s Herbert Terry Model Apex 90 Anglepoise Desk Lamp in Red
By Herbert Terry
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
epitomising Mid-Century industrial retro chic.
Model Apex 90 - 1980's design
Brand Anglepoise
3 Spring lamp
Category
Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
H 25.2 in W 17.72 in D 7.09 in
Mid Century Herbert Terry & Sons Ltd Black Anglepoise Desk/Wall Clamp Lamp, 60s
By Herbert Terry
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A mid century metal Anglepoise desk light with clamp.
Herbert Terry & Sons Ltd. Black Anglepoise
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Iron
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Anglepoise Desk Lamps designed by George Carwardine
Located in Hudson, NY
these task lamps are perfect for bedroom tables or on a desk
Category
20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Terence Conran for Habitat White Maclamp Anglepoise Desk Lamp
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A vintage white Maclamp desk/table lamp with wooden arms. Original bulbholder and vintage style
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Midcentury Maclamp Anglepoise Designed by Sir Terence Conran in Grey
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Vintage Maclamp desk or table lamp in grey with wooden arms.
Designed by Terence Conran for
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20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Metal
H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 11.82 in
Anglepoise Wall Lamp designed by George Carwardine
Located in Hudson, NY
polished aluminum and nickeled metal
two available, height and length vary because of extending arm
two available, height and length vary because of extending arm
Category
20th Century English Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
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1938 Herbert Terry Model 1227 Anglepoise Articulated Table Lamp Marbled Paint
By Herbert Terry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage 1938 Herbert Terry articulated table lamp with marbled paint finish model 1227
This is one of the coolest and most iconic la...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Steel
H 20.48 in W 9.26 in D 8.86 in
BARELY LEGAL SET
By Banksy
Located in Aventura, FL
Banksy's Barely Legal is a set of six screen prints on paper named after the Barely Legal exhibition held in 2006 in a warehouse in Los Angeles. From the unsigned edition and each n...
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Early 2000s Street Art Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Paper, Screen
Chasing Rainbows
By Christopher Windsor
Located in New York, NY
Custom handblown glass wall installation completed for a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2007 comprised of approximately 400 individual pieces, spanning 16' wide x 6' high, with a s...
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2010s Contemporary Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
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Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage anglepoise lamps 20th century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage anglepoise lamps 20th century — often made from metal, steel and aluminum — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage anglepoise lamps 20th century, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage anglepoise lamps 20th century, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one vintage anglepoise lamps 20th century that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Carwardine, Herbert Terry and Sir Terence Conran produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Anglepoise Lamps 20th Century?
Prices for a vintage anglepoise lamps 20th century can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $367.
Finding the Right Table-lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
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