This is a page to help you identify and date your vintage Anglepoise, old Anglepoise or current Anglepoise lamp. Once you have found your light, this guide can then help you identify what spares are needed and in certain cases link you through to where that part or component may be.
Prototype (1932 - 1933)
- Also known as a 1208
- Features a tall cast base painted black
- Two thin steel strips for side arms
- Other arms made of aluminium
- Simple springs, without any cap detailing
Model 1209 (1933 - 1968)
- Has a short cast base
- On many of these the side arms are made of tubing rather than a thin metal strip.
- The metal used on the arms ranged from Brass, steel to aluminium depending on the availability of the metal at the time.
- The shade is slightly larger than the prototype.
Model 1227 (1935 - 1938)
- Features a solid three tiered base that was painted.
- The fork is separated into different components and the centre block was often chrome plated.
- The fork block says ‘The Anglepoise – Made by Herbert Terry & Sons’ on the front
- There is an earthing point on the back of the fork block.
- Two spring bars were used, the one for the centre spring being higher. They could also be adjusted with the different holes in the sides of the fork, to change the spring tension.
- The arms tended to be made of steel and were quite a sharp square section in profile.
- There was an adjuster knob half-way up the back arms.
- The shade has quite a thin profile with two distinct shapes to it. There are perforated holes in the side of the top of the shade for cooling, and also on top of the shade next to the Crabtree switch.
- The most similar product we now make is the Original 1227
Model 1227 (1938 - 1968)
- Has a two tier base, with a steel cover.
- The forks were mainly cast as a whole component with ‘The Anglepoise
- Made by Herbert Terry & Sons’ cast into the fork.
- The springs often had metal caps added so that the spring length could be adjusted changing the spring tension.
- Slightly later models moved from steel linkage strips and spacers at the bottom to nylon ones.
- The shade become wider without any air vents on the side but larger ones on the top of the shade. Earlier models had the shade rolled outwards at the bottom of the shade, whereas later models were often without this rolled edge.
- If you are interested in rewiring your product you can buy an electrical rewire kit here or a custom repair service here
- The most similar product we now make is the Original 1227
Model 75 (1968 - 1973)
- A round base that has a relatively small footprint.
- The fork has a more rounded profile.
- The oval recess built into the fork will say ‘Anglepoise’.
- Spring caps were still often used for extra adjustability.
- Nylon components used throughout the linkage strip area.
- The side arms would have used a tube construction.
- The swivel joint into the shade would have an all-metal construction.
- The distinctive fluted shade was without a rolled edge, and was painted white inside.
- The top of the shade had a removable top, to enable maintaining the product and included a rocker switch.
- If you are interested in rewiring your product you can buy an electrical rewire kit here or a custom repair service here
- The most similar product we now make is the Mini Mini for aesthetic or the Type 75 for scale.
Model 90 (1973 - 1985)
- The base continued to have a small footprint, with a steel cover.
- The fork uses a bent steel strip and is held in place at the pivot point by a nut and bolt.
- Springs are without metal caps.
- Linkage strip is nylon.
- The back arm has a small nylon section at the top to fit into the centre joint.
- Side arms will have been made of a steel metal strip.
- The swivel joint at the top has a nylon section in the middle.
- The fluted shade has a push button switch at the top.
- If you are interested in rewiring your product you can buy an electrical rewire kit here or a custom repair service here
- The most similar product we now make is the Mini Mini for aesthetic or the Type 75 for scale.
Model 82 (1975 - 2000)
- A '4 spring' Anglepoise mechanism
- Was later called the Radia 82
99 (1978 - 1995)
- A pressed square base was used.
- A gooseneck arm or 'stayput tube' was used for flexibility
433T (1982 - 1992)
- A development from the 433 which used a standard incandescent bulb.
- The base height was increased to accommodate a choke necessary for a 2D fluorescent bulb.
82T (1982 - 1992)
- Using the same shade as the 433T
- The back arm housed the control gear for the 2D fluorescent bulb.
Apex 90 (1985 - 2003)
- Has a relatively low profile base with a bigger footprint and a steel cover.
- The fork is offset and is made from a bent metal strip.
- Springs were often painted black.
- At the junction between the fork and the side arms a plastic adjuster wheel was used on each side.
- The tube has quite a large, square profile, and is slotted into the different plastic jointing components.
- Centre joint encloses the cable, and is held in place by a screw.
- The fluted shade was painted white inside.
- Push button switch on the top of the shade is held in place by a smooth metal nut.
- If you are interested in a replacement switch and lamp holder they can now be purchased here
- If you require plastic spare components for this product some can be found under spares for Apex 90
- The most similar product we now make is the Mini Mini for aesthetic or the Type 75 for scale.
99PL (1985 - 1997)
- Used an 11 Watt PL bulb.
- Required a plug ballast
- Used the same arm system as the Apex 90, but different springs for the different weight in the shade.
90PL (1985 - 1997)
- Used an 11 Watt PL bulb.
- Required a plug ballast
- Used the same arm system as the Apex 90, but different springs for the different weight in the shade.
90LV (1985 - 1997)
- Used a 12 volt halogen bulb.
- Required a plug in transformer to change the voltage to 12 volts
- Used the same arm system as the Apex 90, but different springs for the different weight in the shade.
98PL (1987 - 1997)
- Used an 11 Watt PL bulb.
- Required a plug ballast
- Used a new friction joint mechanism
1227 Reissue (1993 - 1996)
- A reissue of the original Anglepoise design to celebrate 60 years.
- Had adjustable springs to cater for different bulb weights.
- The base cover was plastic and the product was only made in black, aside from a couple that were painted in a Gunmetal colour.
- The switch was in the lamp holder. But it was a plastic unit that used a slider bar to activate an internal rocker switch.
Artikula (1995 - 1999)
- A new arm system was developed and patented based on the workings of the human spine
- the product came in 2 options, a desk and table clamp version.
Type 3 (2003 - 2007)
- The first product designed by Sir Kenneth Grange for Anglepoise
- A solid steel 3 tier base was chrome plated.
- The die-cast zinc fork had a vertical recessed lozenge for the logo plate in the front.
- The springs had specially designed adjuster caps to maximize the spring tension.
- All linkage strips are made of metal, and are held together throughout by some Hex nuts and bolts.
- All the arms are made from brass, polished and then chrome plated.
- The adjuster knobs are machined out of steel, plated and have the addition of an o ring for grip.
- The top arm has a special swaged detail where it changes from a square to a round section where it meets the bride.
- The bridle has a solid stainless steel section so it remains rigid.
- The aluminium shade has a smoothed double profile section with oval vents at the top and lozenge shaped vents at the top for extra cooling and is chrome plated.
- There is a round black rocker switch on top of the shade.
- There is also an inner reflector made of aluminium.
- The most similar product we now make is the Original 1227 for finish or the Type 75
Type 75 (2004 - 2020) - Updated to a version with a shade switch
- The second product designed by Sir Kenneth Grange for Anglepoise
- The design was based around the Model 75 to create a more modernist product.
- Featured an inline switch
- We have a selection of Spares that can be found here
- The updated version can be seen here the Type 75
Type 1228 (2008 - 2020)
- The third product designed by Sir Kenneth Grange for Anglepoise
- The design used a polycarbonate shade that could create a semi-translucent light source
- A new switched lamp holder cap was created.
- We have a selection of Spares that can be found here
Original 1227 (2009 - current)
- A new version version of the Original 1227
- Features an inline switch
- Can be seen here, the Original 1227
Type C (2011 - 2014)
- The fourth desk lamp product designed by Sir Kenneth Grange for Anglepoise
- The design used the latest integrated LED technology to create a much smaller shade and light source
- It also featured a curved top arm and curved fork section
Type 75 Mini (2011 - 2020) - Updated to a version with a shade switch
- The fifth desk lamp product designed by Sir Kenneth Grange for Anglepoise
- The design was designed as a smaller version of the Type 75
- It featured an inline switch.
- We have a selection of Spares that can be found here
- The updated version can be seen here, the Type 75 Mini
Original 1227 Mini (2015 - current)
- A smaller version of the Original 1227
- Features an inline switch
- Can be seen here, the Original 1227 Mini
Original 1227 Mini Ceramic Table (2017 - current)
- A simpler version of the Original 1227 mini
- uses a ceramic translucent shade to give a soft ambient glow.
- Features a switch in the base
- We have a selection of Spares that can be found here
- Can be seen here, with other lamps in the collection the Original 1227 Mini Ceramic
90 Mini Mini (2018 - current)
- An updated and much smaller version of the Model 90.
- Using new LED and USB technology
- Dimmable light source
- We have a selection of Spares that can be found here
- Can be seen here, with other colours in the collection the Mini Mini
Type 80 (2019 - current)
- The sixth desk lamp product designed by Sir Kenneth Grange for Anglepoise
- Uses a new spring based friction jointing system
- The metal features a light release feature
- See other products in the collection, the Type 80
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