Poul Henningsen (b. Ordrup 1894, d. Hillerød 1967)
“PH-2/2”. Adjustable piano lamp. Frame, switch and socket house of browned brass. Original amber coloured glass shades. This example manufactured 1931–1933 by Louis Poulsen. H. max. 33 cm. L. 50 cm.
Literature: “Light Years Ahead”, ill. p. 186.
This lot is being sold at the request of a lawyer, an insurance company or a public authority.
The arm of the PH Piano lamp can be turned up and down from the joint located above the switch house. It can function as a regular table lamp, but also be turned downwards, arm below the base, for example to cast light on the sheet music when placed on a piano.
This model has for many years been a treasured object among design collectors.
Condition report on request.
Design: Evening sale, 7 March 2018