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

Our Stock # 18.7310

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 mid-century. 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'')