In 1933 Motor Car design consultant George Carwardine launched the first model of the infamous Anglepoise lamp. You can spot his 4 spring design while staring into a bright light at the Dentist but his 3 spring versions are specially designed for home. I don’t have an original. Only an imitation. But I could soon!!!! It’s the Anglepoise’s 75th Anniversary and they’re giving away a GIANT LAMP. Jump up up and down for joy. Thrill. I’m still waiting a reply from the head office as to whether they will delver the winnings to Australia. Fingers crossed.
Roald Dahl gives you even more reason to love the lamp. An anglepoise looked over his shoulder as he brought to life your favourite bedtime stories. And get this. In 1949, a memo was issued to all staff which forbade BBC employees to illuminate any room with an Anglepoise lamp unless the main ceiling or wall mounted light was also illuminated. ‘It was believed that a man working at a desk in a confined space with only the light from a low-wattage lamp would nurture furtive ideas and produce degenerate programme material.’ HAHAHAHA. That is awesome. And, FYI, the Pixar lamp is NOT an Anglepoise Lamp.
You’ve got to be in it to win it. Enter to win BFL (Big Friendly Lamp) here.
Posted: 07/26/09 | Great Gift