L-1
Category
Metalwork
Date
1930 - 1950
Materials
Steel Bakelite Plastic
Measurements
586 x 173 x 537 mm
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2 Willow Road, London
NT 112598
Caption
Anglepoise lamps, or lampe d'architecte in French, can be found in many rooms at 2 Willow Road, from the study to the living room. They were ideal for the architect Ernö Goldfinger, as they could be easily positioned to illuminate his work.
Summary
A Norwegian black lacquered steel Luxo L-1 lamp. The shade moulded with a stepped flared dome, affixed with a white bakelite push switch to the back of the lamp head. Supported on two adjustable arms, tensioned with four springs, mounted on a circular rotating joint, itself moulded to a flat metal plate that screws into the wall.
Provenance
Owned by Ernö Goldfinger and Ursula Ruth Blackwell, also known as Mrs Ernö Goldfinger. Purchased by the National Trust in 1994.
Marks and inscriptions
On joint between arms.: "LUXIO / LAMP" On one arm nearer the lamp head end.: "U.S Pat No 2787434" On arm.: "NORWAY" within a lozenge.