What bulbs do Anglepoise lamps use?

With all our Anglepoise sprung desk lamps a high efficiency E27 LED bulb is supplied in pack providing the equivalent light output of a traditional 40W incandescent bulb with a warm white light.

What is so unique about Anglepoise lamp?

The use of springs in the design meant that the Anglepoise can be repositioned easily without needing to be clamped into position. This made the lamps perfect for tasks where the light source would have to be constantly readjusted as the person using it needed to change their view of the task at hand.

Is Anglepoise mid century?

These unique designs fit right in with the already fashion-industry acclaimed Anglepoise range. It’s true, this mid-century modern furniture-associated favourite is a bit hip!

What is E27 bulb?

E27 bulbs, often referred to a ES bulbs which is an acronym for Edison-screw, have a threaded base for use with compatible screw in fixtures. The base of an E27 light bulb is 27mm wide and is a popular fitting in a range of domestic settings for lamps and feature lights.

Where are Anglepoise made?

China
At Anglepoise we choose to manufacture our products where most appropriate to do so. The majority of our standard collections are manufactured to our exact specifications in carefully selected factories in China, where we adopt a hands on approach to product development and quality control.

Are Anglepoise lamps good?

The great British name of Anglepoise is still going strong today with a fine range of desk lamps that reproduce the early 1227 model from the 1930s. Anglepoise also manufacture these Iconic desk lamps in different sizes, designs and finishes as well as a range of top quality wall lights and hanging pendants.

Are Anglepoise lamps worth?

Anglepoise aren’t cheap, but they’ve lasted in the market because they’re simply the best desk lamps there are. The base is heavy so that you can move and adjust the top to your heart’s content without fear of it falling over or the base moving on your desk.

Can I use an E26 bulb in an E27 socket?

These two standards are interchangeable, meaning a US E26 will fit in a European E27 base, and E27 will fit in a E26 base. The only difference is the voltage (for light bulbs). In fact there is only 1 mm difference between the threads of E26 and E27, so they are virtually identical.