Anglepoise Table Lamps

Creator: Anglepoise

Two Model 1227 Table Lamp by George Carwardine for Anglepoise

$3,600 / item

Two Model 1227 Table Lamp by George Carwardine for Anglepoise

By George Carwardine, Anglepoise

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two model 1227 table lamps by George Carwardine for Anglepoise. Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom early 1920s. Enameled metal and iron. Original cord and bakelite socke...

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1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Steel

Early Off White Anglepoise Lamp Designed by George Carwardine for Herbert Terry

$271Sale Price|20% Off

Early Off White Anglepoise Lamp Designed by George Carwardine for Herbert Terry

By Anglepoise, Herbert Terry

Located in Markington, GB

Grey Anglepoise lamp designed by George Carwardine for Herbert Terry. Measure: H 71cm, D 15cm, W 30cm.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

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Metal

1940s Herbert Terry Anglepoise Draughtsman's Task Desk Lamp No 1209 Industrial

$1,079

H 43.31 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

1940s Herbert Terry Anglepoise Draughtsman's Task Desk Lamp No 1209 Industrial

By George Carwardine, Herbert Terry

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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1940s British Industrial Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Model 255 Table Lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce

$4,300

H 22 in W 6.7 in D 2 in

Model 255 Table Lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce

By Tito Agnoli, Oluce

Located in New York, NY

First production of the 255 desk clamp lamp designed by Tito Agnoli and manufactured by Oluce, Italy, 1954. Nickel plated metal and is from the first production. The lamp comes with ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

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Metal, Nickel

Table Lamp Model 3/2 By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen

$1,171

H 13.78 in Dm 8.27 in

Table Lamp Model 3/2 By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Experience the timeless elegance of Poul Henningsen's iconic design with this table lamp, model 3/2, in black metallized design, manufactured by Louis Poulsen. This lamp is not just ...

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

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Metal

Table Lamp By Paavo Tynell For Taito Oy Model 5066

$19,000

H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Table Lamp By Paavo Tynell For Taito Oy Model 5066

By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass and teak frame, fabric shade fitted with 2 E27 sockets, designed by Paavo Tynell in the 1940 for Taito Oy, model 5066. Original unrestored condition.

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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Original Early Herbert Terry Anglepoise Lamp 1227 Desk Lamp Industrial Lamp

$808

H 24 in W 6 in D 15 in

Original Early Herbert Terry Anglepoise Lamp 1227 Desk Lamp Industrial Lamp

By Herbert Terry

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

This early 2 step Herbert Terry Anglepoise lamp (model 1227) has the perfect look for those wanting something different. The paint finish is completely untouched and in original as f...

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Early 20th Century British Industrial Anglepoise Table Lamps

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Steel

White Anglepoise Lamp Designed by George Carwardine for Herbert Terry

$224Sale Price|26% Off

H 27.96 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in

White Anglepoise Lamp Designed by George Carwardine for Herbert Terry

By Herbert Terry, George Carwardine

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 Anglepoise Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Table Lamp Gherpe Model by Superstudio for Poltronova, Italy

$6,382

H 14.97 in W 20.87 in D 12.21 in

Table Lamp Gherpe Model by Superstudio for Poltronova, Italy

By Poltronova, Superstudio

Located in Milan, Italy

Lamp in cut and thermoformed Pespex, with plates and fittings in polished steel and knobs in turned nylon. The Gherpe lamp does not belong to the tradit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Table Lamp Passiflora Model by Superstudio for Poltronova, Italy

$4,310 / item

H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 16.15 in

Table Lamp Passiflora Model by Superstudio for Poltronova, Italy

By Superstudio, Poltronova

Located in Milan, Italy

Perspex lamp and opal tube cut and glued. The Passiflora lighting fixture originates from a prototype in painted cardboard for the "Superarchitettura" exhibition [December 1966], ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

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Plexiglass

Set of Two "Scafandro" Table Lamps Model D902 by Sergio Asti for Candle, 1970s

$1,707 / set

H 13.39 in Dm 11.82 in

Set of Two "Scafandro" Table Lamps Model D902 by Sergio Asti for Candle, 1970s

By Sergio Asti, Candle

Located in Milan, IT

Rare set of two table lamp model d902 "scafandro" by Sergio Asti for Candle. Milky glass shade with black rubber base.

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1970s Italian Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Rubber

Original 1930s Anglepoise Lamp by Herbert Terry, Art Deco, Metal, UK

$645

H 35 in W 6 in D 6 in

Original 1930s Anglepoise Lamp by Herbert Terry, Art Deco, Metal, UK

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Original 1930s Anglepoise lamp. Art Deco period early three step angle poise lamp made by Herbert Terry & Sons Redditch, the lamp is in poplar cream it is set on a square stepped ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Anglepoise Table Lamps

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Metal

Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp

$650

H 12 in W 6 in D 3 in

Lightolier Lytegem off White Task Lamp

By Michael Lax, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Lytegem lamp in off-white with spherical metal shade, cube base and chrome arm. Designed by Michael Lax for Lightolier. USA, circa 1990. Named by the late Industrial designer Jay Doblin as one of the 20th century's 100 great product designs. The Lytegem emits localized light for reading and other tasks. Features a telescoping neck that adjusts from 6.5 inches to 15 inches; lamp head that swivels 360°. Anchored by a cube base. Light intensity can be changed from low to high...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pinecone Model Table Lamp by Paola Navone for FontanArte

$1,648

H 20.48 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Pinecone Model Table Lamp by Paola Navone for FontanArte

By Paola Navone, Fontana Arte

Located in Milan, Italy

Pinecone is a support lamp, characterized by a diffuser produced using the ancient technique of caged blown glass: the master glassmaker blows the glass bubble into a metal cage, whi...

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2010s Italian Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

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Metal

Previously Available Items

Original Anglepoise task lamp, Herbert Terry and sons, England

Sold

H 35 in W 6 in D 6 in

Original Anglepoise task lamp, Herbert Terry and sons, England

By Herbert Terry, Anglepoise

Located in Buffalo, NY

Original Anglepoise lamp. Art Deco style early three step angle poise lamp made by Herbert Terry & Sons Redditch, the lamp is in chrome and aluminum and set on a square stepped bas...

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1970s English Art Deco Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Anglepoise by Herbert Terry Apex 90 Articulated Desk Lamp in Racing Green 1970s

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H 35.44 in Dm 7.29 in

Anglepoise by Herbert Terry Apex 90 Articulated Desk Lamp in Racing Green 1970s

By Herbert Terry, George Carwardine, Anglepoise

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Anglepoise by Herbert Terry Apex 90 Articulated Desk Lamp in Racing Green 1970s 1931: Automotive engineer, George Carwardine developed a theoretical concept for balancing weights us...

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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

George Carwardine for Herbert Terry Model 1227 Articulated Table Lamp, 1940s

Sold

H 36.23 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in

George Carwardine for Herbert Terry Model 1227 Articulated Table Lamp, 1940s

By George Carwardine, Anglepoise

Located in Naples, IT

An original Anglepoise desk lamp designed in 1935 by George Cawardine for Herbert Terry & Sons. Made in Redditch, England. This model is circa 1940-1950. Features polished aluminu...

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1940s English Adam Style Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

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Metal

Anglepoise White Model 1227 Mini Desk Lamp

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H 20.5 in W 11 in L 20.5 in

Anglepoise White Model 1227 Mini Desk Lamp

By Anglepoise

Located in New York, NY

Anglepoise Original Mini 1227 Desk Lamp in white / semi gloss finish with black cord. Wired for US use. UL listed. Overview: There is a great deal of Anglepoise heritage packe...

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2010s Mid-Century Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

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Metal

Aluminum and Iron Anglepoise 1208 Table Lamp from Herbert Terry & Sons

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H 37.01 in W 5.52 in D 27.56 in

Aluminum and Iron Anglepoise 1208 Table Lamp from Herbert Terry & Sons

By Herbert Terry, Anglepoise

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Anglepoise Model 1208 Adjustable in height and angle scissor desk lamp. Made in Britain by Anglepoise for H. Stopler, Utrecht. Medical Instruments Design by Herbert Terry & Sons ...

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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Anglepoise Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Iron

Anglepoise table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Anglepoise table lamps are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Anglepoise table lamps, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original table lamps by Anglepoise were created in the mid-century modern style in united kingdom during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider table lamps by Habitat, George Carwardine, and Herbert Terry. Prices for Anglepoise table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $243 and can go as high as $3,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $310.

Questions About Anglepoise Table Lamps

Who invented the Anglepoise lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
George Carwardine invented the Anglepoise lamp. He introduced the desk lamp in 1931, and it quickly became popular. Prior to working in lighting design, Carwadine developed suspension systems for automobiles, and it was the springs used in these systems that inspired his now-iconic lamp. Shop a variety of Anglepoise lamps on 1stDibs.
Why is the Anglepoise lamp iconic?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
The Anglepoise lamp is iconic for a few reasons. For one thing, the lamp has a long, rich history that dates back to 1931, and modern versions display very few differences from the original fixture designed by George Carwardine. As a result, many people envision the Anglepoise first when someone mentions the term "desk lamp." In addition, the Anglepoise lamp is highly functional due to its hinged neck, which allows the adjustment of its position without having to use clamps or a tool. This innovative design was a major breakthrough and went on to influence the work of other lighting designers, thereby contributing to the Anglepoise's iconic status. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Anglepoise lamps.
How does Anglepoise lamp work?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
An Anglepoise lamp works on springs that are integrated in the joints, helping it to balance and hold its shape. These balanced-arm lamps are known to be energy-saving and among the first to use 25-watt bulbs.
How can I tell if my Anglepoise is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To tell if your Anglepoise is real, first look for the company's mark. You will normally find it stamped on an oval-shaped recessed area along the fork of the lamp. Since many replicas exist with the proper marks, you may wish to have the light evaluated by a licensed appraiser. Find a collection of expertly vetted Anglepoise lighting on 1stDibs.
Who designed the Anglepoise desk lamp?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if an Anglepoise lamp is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
To tell if an Anglepoise is real, look on the fork of the lamp for a recessed area. On an authentic Anglepoise, you will see the company's maker's mark in this area. Compare the stamp on your lamp to images of the markings found on trusted online resources to confirm the authenticity of your piece. If you need help with the authentication process, consider using the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Anglepoise lamps.

How the Anglepoise Lamp Went from Desktop Companion to Hollywood Icon

Since its 1934 debut, the ingenious task light has become one of the most celebrated examples of industrial design.

Anglepoise Table Lamps

1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

1940s British Industrial Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

Early 20th Century British Industrial Anglepoise Table Lamps

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

1970s Italian Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

Early 20th Century Art Deco Anglepoise Table Lamps

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

2010s Italian Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

1970s English Art Deco Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

1940s English Adam Style Vintage Anglepoise Table Lamps

2010s Mid-Century Modern Anglepoise Table Lamps

Mid-20th Century British Industrial Anglepoise Table Lamps

Anglepoise table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

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How the Anglepoise Lamp Went from Desktop Companion to Hollywood Icon