The anglepoise lamp was originally designed by British designer George Carwardine in 1932, and the style is still popular to this day. In fact, there’s been a bit of a resurgence in recent years, and the value of these lamps has increased significantly, especially when buying some of the earliest models.
It was initially created as a ‘task lamp’, but it can look beautiful in a living room—perhaps on a coffee table, on a bookshelf or on a wall shelf beside a traditional globe. You’re able to guide the head wherever you need the light most, and these lamps do have a long reach, which is why they became so popular in the first place.
You’re able to really focus the head on one particular area, and that’s why it’s widely known as a task lamp, but there are taller versions today which can work wonderfully beside or behind a sofa, creating an ambient atmosphere. There’s more designs today than there ever was, and you’ll easily be able to find a model that suits the style and layout of your living room.