{"product_id":"an-anglepoise-lighting-ltd-model-wl-3","title":"Anglepoise Model WL-3 Desk Lamp by Anglepoise Lighting Ltd, England, c.1970s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnglepoise Model WL-3 Desk Lamp by Anglepoise Lighting Ltd, England, c.1970s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned and manufactured by\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAnglepoise Lighting Ltd, the WL-3 desk lamp forms part of the company’s long tradition of engineering adjustable task lighting. Retaining the articulated arm and pivoting shade that made Anglepoise famous, the WL-3 was developed as a practical working lamp for desks, studios and workshops during the latter half of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Anglepoise story began in 1932 when automotive engineer George Carwardine patented a spring mechanism that allowed a lamp to remain perfectly balanced in almost any position. His invention revolutionised task lighting, combining precision engineering with ease of movement. Production was undertaken by Herbert Terry \u0026amp; Sons, a Redditch-based manufacturer already renowned for its expertise in spring making, and together they produced what would become one of Britain’s most recognisable industrial designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThroughout the twentieth century, Anglepoise expanded its range while remaining faithful to Carwardine’s original balancing principle. Models such as the WL-3 demonstrate how the company adapted its designs for changing workplaces while retaining the mechanical ingenuity that defined the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example features a painted metal shade, adjustable arm and weighted circular base, allowing the lamp to be positioned smoothly for focused task lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58458678493568,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/DSC01846-688.jpg?v=1784208302","url":"https:\/\/www.afoldofchairs.com\/products\/an-anglepoise-lighting-ltd-model-wl-3","provider":"a fold of chairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}