Lot 41
  • 41

Poul Henningsen (1894 - 1967)

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • A Poul Henningsen 3/2 table lamp
  • stamped to the underside of the socket 'PAT. APPL.'

  • 45.5cm. high, top shade 28.5cm. diam.;
  • 1ft 6in., 11¼in.
manufactured by Louis Poulsen, opal glass and patinated metal, the three graduated shades above a circular base

Literature

A comparable example and drawing illustrated, Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.), Light Years Ahead, The Story of the PH Lamp, Denmark, 2000, fig. 147, pp. 146-150, p. 157

Condition

A stylish piece of good appearance. There are some old marks and scratches consistent with age. The lower shade, appears to be period but is of a slighty different tone suggesting that it may have been matched. Piece not tested or guaranteed for electricity. An elegant piece ready for display.
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Catalogue Note

The 3/2 table lamp stamped 'Pat. Appl.' was produced until May 1928.