Lot 38
  • 38

Poul Henningsen (1894 - 1967)

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A pair of PH 2/2 wall lamps
  • stamped to the underside of each socket 'PATENTED'

  • 30.5cm. high, top shade 20cm. diam.;
  • 1ft, 7¾in.
manufactured by Louis Poulsen, yellow glass and patinated metal, the three graduated shades and inner shade on S-stem supports

Literature

Other examples illustrated, Louis Poulsen, PH Lampen, Katalog B 1931-32, p. 33
Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.), Light Years Ahead, The Story of the PH Lamp, Denmark, 2000, p. 190

Condition

A decorative pair of good overall appearance. The shades are painted yellow on the interior rather than being of yellow glass. The inner shades (not visible from the catalogue illustration) are white frosted glass. Not tested or guaranteed for electricity. The circular wall mountings are attached to later wooden backs. Further images are available on request. Ready for display.
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