20Th Century Hadrill & Horstmann Anglepoise Lamp.
£475.00
A 20th Century Anglepoise Lamp by Hadrill & Horstmann Ltd, London N2, England
A striking example of mid-20th century British industrial design, this adjustable anglepoise lamp was manufactured by Hadrill & Horstmann Ltd of London N2, England, a company renowned for its innovative lighting and counterbalance mechanisms.
Constructed in black painted metal with a weighted base, the lamp features the characteristic parallelogram arm system which allows smooth adjustment and precise positioning. The distinctive counterbalance spring mechanism, a hallmark of Hadrill & Horstmann design, enabled stable movement and set these lamps apart from other manufacturers.
The lamp head retains its original folding magnifying lens attachment, branded Horstmann Plalite with the company’s logo, designed to provide additional clarity for close work—highlighting its use in offices, workshops, and draughtsmen’s studios during the mid-20th century.
A fine piece of functional industrial design, both practical and sculptural, this lamp exemplifies the period’s marriage of engineering ingenuity and modernist aesthetics.
recently rewired and PAT tested.
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