The Original 1227 is the lamp that grew from George Carwardine's spring-balanced arm in the 1930s. Anglepoise makes it as a desk lamp, floor lamp, wall light and pendant, plus Mini, Mini Ceramic, Giant and brass versions, in colors like linen white, ink blue, citrus yellow and crimson red.

Put one on a desk and one beside a reading chair. It moves smoothly and stays exactly where you leave it.