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GEORGE
CARWARDINE
In 1932, when vehicle suspension engineer George
Carwardine invented a spring, crank and lever mechanism
that could be positioned with the lightest of touch yet
would maintain its position once released, a blueprint for
the first Anglepoise task lamp was born. The Anglepoise
lamp has subsequently achieved iconic status and its
engaging, anthropomorphic form is recognised and
admired the world over.
In subsequent years the original lamp design has evolved
under the careful watch of the founding Terry family
without ever losing sight of its primary function and unique,
characterful form. From the creation of the classic Original
1227 lamp, and all subsequent Anglepoise collections
thereafter, great engineering and honest, authentic design
remains at the heart of Anglepoise.
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