Anglepoise Lamp: Evolution and Cultural Reach (1932–Present)

1. Patent filed for Carwardine’s lamp mechanism

   Jul 4, 1932Labels: George Carwardine, Patent 1932

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2. Carwardine develops spring-balanced arm concept

   Jul 7, 1932Labels: George Carwardine

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3. Model 1208 goes on sale for industrial use

   Jan 1, 1934Labels: Model 1208, Industrial lamp

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4. Herbert Terry begins licensed production

   Feb 22, 1934Labels: Herbert Terry, Licensing deal

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5. Model 1227 launches as domestic Anglepoise

   Jan 1, 1935Labels: Model 1227, Domestic lamp

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6. 1227 updated with two-tier base redesign

   Jan 1, 1938Labels: Model 1227, Design refresh

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7. Non-magnetic military version developed for aircraft

   Jan 1, 1939Labels: Military variant, Aircraft lighting

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8. Model 75 replaces 1227 as main line

   Jan 1, 1968Labels: Model 75

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9. Model 90 introduces new colors and simplified engineering

   Jan 1, 1973Labels: Model 90

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10. Apex 90 modernizes the Anglepoise form

    Jan 1, 1985Labels: Apex 90

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11. Kenneth Grange becomes design director

    Jan 1, 2003Labels: Kenneth Grange, Design director

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12. Type 3 launches as Grange’s first revision

    Jan 1, 2003Labels: Type 3, Kenneth Grange

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13. Type 75 introduced as a new modern standard

    Jan 1, 2004Labels: Type 75, Kenneth Grange

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14. Type 1228 expands the contemporary lineup

    Jan 1, 2008Labels: Type 1228

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15. Original 1227 reissued for 75th anniversary

    Jan 1, 2009Labels: Original 1227, Reissue

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16. Royal Mail honors Anglepoise in design stamps

    Jan 13, 2009Labels: Royal Mail, Design stamps

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17. Margaret Howell’s Yellow Ochre edition launches

    Jan 1, 2012Labels: Margaret Howell, Type 75

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18. Paul Smith collaboration expands the lamp’s cultural reach

    Sep 1, 2019Labels: Paul Smith, Type 75

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19. 90th anniversary edition marks long-term legacy

    Mar 28, 2025Labels: 90th anniversary, Original 1227

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