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Vintage Anglepoise Lamp English Desk, Architect's Light, Bibliophile, circa 1960

$1,190.27
£870
€1,023.57
CA$1,634.66
A$1,829.50
CHF 955.29
MX$22,320.07
NOK 12,126.12
SEK 11,506.94
DKK 7,643.56
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This is a vintage anglepoise lamp. An English, steel and aluminium desk or architect's light with bibliophile base, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960. Pleasingly mounted lamp suitable for the bibliophile Displaying a desirable aged patina, in good working order Steel and aluminium anglepoise frame with painted grey finish Bound books to base in pleasingly vintage condition Fully-adjustable anglepoise frame with four springs Useful adjustment range of 97cm from its lowest to highest extent Articulated lampshade can double back on itself to light the base Stamped with the US Patent No. 2787434 from 1957 Original supplier's label for 1001 Lamps of Bromley, London The base crafted from three original hardback books in graduated size creating a tiered form The Deer Slayer, the 1848 edition of Chambers' Journal and a volume of the Encyclopaedia Britannica Supplied with a standard bayonet bulb offering a warm glow and a quality length of British Standard compliant cable and 3-pin plug This is a fascinating vintage anglepoise lamp, in good working order. Suitable for the modern desk or home, the base adds appeal for lovers of all things literary and midcentury. Delivered polished and ready to light up the room. Dimensions: Base width 23.5cm (9.25”) Base depth 28.5cm (11.25”) Lowered height 52cm (20.5”) Extended height 130cm (51.25”).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.19 in (130 cm)Width: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.73101stDibs: LU2645322833382

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