In 1932, automative engineer George Carwardine developed a formula for a new type of spring. He discovered that pivoting arms supported by a sequence of these springs can be repositioned with the lightest touch yet will remain perfectly in place once released. Carwardine had unknowingly created the first blueprint for an Anglepoise® lamp. The Anglepoise® lamp has subsequently achieved iconic status and its engaging, anthropomorphic form is recognized and admired all around the world.

Over the years, the Anglepoise® lamp has been carefully developed under the watch of the founding Terry family, without losing sight of its primary function and unique, characterful form. From the creation of the Original 1227 lamp to the development of extended collections and collaborations with many renowned designers, incomparable British design remains at the heart of this progressive British brand. Today, Anglepoise® lamps can be found in every aspect of life, from homes to offices, restaurants, bars, and hotels in more than 50 countries.