No. 1209 Anglepoise Desk Lamp from Herbert Terry & Sons, England, 1950s

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An original herbert terry no. 1209 anglepoise desk lamp, manufactured in england by herbert terry & sons ltd., redditch, circa … Read more An original herbert terry no. 1209 anglepoise desk lamp, manufactured in england by herbert terry & sons ltd., redditch, circa 1955–1965.
one of britain's most celebrated industrial lighting designs, the no. 1209 combines elegant engineering with exceptional functionality. This authentic example retains its original articulated four-spring balancing mechanism, allowing effortless adjustment while maintaining perfect balance in virtually any position.
the arm is stamped "the anglepoise patent – made in england by herbert terry & sons ltd redditch", confirming its manufacture by herbert terry, the original producer of the iconic anglepoise lamp.
finished with a satin aluminium shade, chrome tubular arms and its original heavy cast weighted base, the lamp embodies the clean, purposeful aesthetic of mid-century british industrial design. It has been sympathetically rewired with a modern twisted black flex and remains fully functional, making it equally suited to everyday use or display as a collectible design classic.
a timeless piece for architects, designers and collectors, this lamp sits comfortably in industrial, mid-century, scandinavian and contemporary interiors alike.

height: 71 cm (as photographed)
maximum height: 112 cm 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