Anglepoise Inc is the home of the original balanced-arm lamp. Engineered with springs, loved by architects, writers and makers. Zero flicker, full focus, timeless silhouette.
In 1932, engineer George Carwardine invented a spring mechanism that could hold a lamp perfectly still at any angle — using only tension and geometry. That eureka moment became the Anglepoise lamp: three springs, two arms, infinite poise.
Today Anglepoise Inc carries that legacy from our workshops to 60 countries. Every lamp is still balanced by hand, tested for 20,000 movements, and built from recyclable steel and aluminium to last for generations — not seasons. From Roald Dahl's writing hut to modern gaming battlestations, our light has illuminated a century of creativity.
Constant-tension 4-spring linkage. Herbert Terry starts production.
Three-step base, dome shade. Becomes Bauhaus & wartime icon.
Pixar's Luxo Jr. homage makes Anglepoise a global star.
Warm-to-cool 2700-4000K, USB-C, 30k hours, carbon-neutral delivery.
If your springs ever lose poise, we re-tension or replace free. That's the Anglepoise Inc lifetime balance guarantee.
Talk to usFrom the heritage Original 1227 to the sculptural Giant and minimalist Type 75 by Sir Kenneth Grange — every Anglepoise delivers glare-free, flicker-free task light with CRI 95+.
Carwardine's linkage balances weight at every point. Push with a fingertip — it floats, then holds. No knobs, no drift.
Faceted diffuser + recessed LED eliminates glare. 800 lux at desk, <1% flicker, UGR <16 for 8-hour sessions.
78% recycled aluminium, plastic-free packaging, take-back refurb program. 92% of lamps sold since 2000 still in use.
Restorations, designer interviews, studio tours and product drops from Anglepoise Inc. Click any story to read the full article.
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Everything about balance, bulbs, warranty and shipping. Still curious? Write to our studio.
Yes. We license and continue George Carwardine's 1932 patent lineage with Terry's springs. Beware imitations — only ours carry the 3-spring constant-tension badge and serial.
30,000+ hours (10 years of daily use). Modules are user-replaceable with a screwdriver — we stock spares for 15 years.
3 years full + lifetime spring re-tensioning. Commercial studios get 5-year on-site support.
Yes — carbon-neutral to US, UK, EU, JP, AU in 3-7 days. Free over $150. 30-day returns, no questions.
Type 75 Desk for art (CRI 95, 4000K daylight) and Original 1227 Desk with warm dim for cosy calls. Add wall mount to free desk space.
Studio visits, trade program, spare parts, press. Reply within 24h Mon–Fri. Visit our showroom: 27 Balance Works, Shoreditch.