ball and socket - Anything In Particular https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/product-tag/ball-and-socket/ From antique to vintage, from decorative to downright bizarre. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:49:35 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.10 1950s Articulated Pifco Desk Lamp in Dark Cream and Chrome https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/product/1950s-articulated-pifco-desk-lamp-in-dark-cream-and-chrome/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1950s-articulated-pifco-desk-lamp-in-dark-cream-and-chrome Sat, 03 Sep 2022 15:06:10 +0000 https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=2988 As adjustable and as handsome as an Anglepoise - in our opinion-  this 1950s Articulated Pifco Desk Lamp in dark cream and chrome,  is perfect when a much smaller footprint and more compact design is required. Featuring articulation via two ball and socket joints, the lamp provides a very high degree of flexibility contained within a visual package of stylish conical shade and circular base in cream, and armatures and joints in chrome.  If you'd like something a little bit different from an Anglepoise or need a smaller vintage desk lamp with a bit of style to it, then we think this should be a potential candidate ;)

The shade is not mishapened and there are no major dents or dings, and the chrome is in good condition considering the age of the item. The base has some minor scrapes and rusting - particularly to the bottom edges and near the switch - but nothing that undermines the good looks of the lamp and we don't feel that we would undertake to renovate these. What we have done, however, is re-wrire the lamp with an unobtrusive black flex which is carefully complemented by the colour of the switch housing, itself a replacement for the original which was beyond repair. The end result is a subtle reinvigoration.

The buyer may wish to renew the felt on the base (pictured). Post re-wiring we decided in the interests of originality and minimal intervention to reinstate the worn felt which is perfectly adequate in use but, depending on the buyer's preference, could be easily replaced with new felting (the moulded shape for the felt to be adhered to is present and serviceable).

Please note: this lamp will be shipped without a bulb, but it takes a standard bayonet fit.

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]]> Very Original Black Bauhaus Styled Bullet Desk Lamp with Ball Joint Shade https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/product/very-original-black-bauhaus-styled-bullet-desk-lamp-with-ball-joint-shade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=very-original-black-bauhaus-styled-bullet-desk-lamp-with-ball-joint-shade Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:59:44 +0000 https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=56635 A very original Bauhaus-styled black desk lamp with chrome hinged arm which rotates through 180 degrees and a distinctive bullet-shaped shade and ball and socket joint for adjusting its position. In full working condition and with original contrasting red switch, the lamp has bags of character and a striking design. Almost certainly originally made in continental Europe (German or French, possibly), and dating from at least as far back as the 1950s, the lamp has general signs of age and use throughout (including some minor dents to the shade). It has not been restored since the patina adds so much to its appeal, but it has been carefully cleaned.

The curved arm measures approximately 25cm (10 in.) in length and the lamp stands at a maximum height of 41cm (16 in.) with the arm positioned vertically. The base is 15cm (5½ in.) in diameter with a height of 2.5cm (1 in.). The shade is 15cm (6 in.) in length with an aperture diameter of 13cm (5 in.). The bulb holder is a large bayonet style and the lamp currently has a cable of approximately 120cm (47 in.) length. The underside of the base has an opening for wall-mounting the lamp. The wiring has been renewed, but as with all electrical items, an inspection and safetly test in your own environment (PAT testing in the UK) is recommended.

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