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As an engineer the inadequacies of available lighting products were all too clear to Carwardine, prompting him to set about developing a frictionless mechanism that could balance and direct light to any position. Essentially, he wanted to create a lamp that was as versatile as a human arm, having instant flexibility and, more elusively, the ability to hold the chosen position, all at the touch of a finger.
Designed originally as commercial task lighting, however the market for home and office use soon became apparent.
This particular lamp is wall mounted and shows signs of wear commensurate with age and use and as photographed, with some discolouration to the once original white paintwork, which now looks more off white than pure white.
We've had the lamp rewired with 3 core twisted nylon flex in old gold (approximately 154cm) and have fitted it with a new 3 pin UK plug. Requires a standard B22 bayonet lightbulb.
Due to the many adjustable positions of the lamp, it's quite hard to measure but here's a few approximate measurements to get you going, feel free to get in touch should you require any more. At the tallest point with everything standing to attention/upright, the light measures 93cm tall, while the cone measures 21.5cm long with a diameter of 14.5cm.
As an engineer the inadequacies of available lighting products were all too clear to Carwardine, prompting him to set about developing a frictionless mechanism that could balance and direct light to any position. Essentially, he wanted to create a lamp that was as versatile as a human arm, having instant flexibility and, more elusively, the ability to hold the chosen position, all at the touch of a finger.
Designed originally as commercial task lighting, however the market for home and office use soon became apparent.
This particular lamp is wall mounted and shows signs of wear commensurate with age and use and as photographed, with some discolouration to the once original white paintwork, which now looks more off white than pure white.
We've had the lamp rewired with 3 core twisted nylon flex in old gold (approximately 154cm) and have fitted it with a new 3 pin UK plug. Requires a standard B22 bayonet lightbulb.
Due to the many adjustable positions of the lamp, it's quite hard to measure but here's a few approximate measurements to get you going, feel free to get in touch should you require any more. At the tallest point with everything standing to attention/upright, the light measures 93cm tall, while the cone measures 21.5cm long with a diameter of 14.5cm.