2108/​998

Simon P. Henningsen (b. Gentofte 1920, d. Copenhagen 1974)

“Kassablanka”/“Casablanca”. A solid brass ceiling lamp. Manufactured and marked by Lyfa. H. 26 cm.

Bente Henningsen (widow of Simon P. Henningsen) reveals that the name “Kassablanka” came from her. Simon P. Henningsen worked on his design concepts at home in their 1950s villa (designed by him) to the north of Copenhagen, and he would often involve Bente in the process. The name was a lighthearted pun on the Danish phrase “shining box”, sounding similar to the name of the Moroccan city and also the name of the road where Lyfa was located, Blanka Road.

Condition

Wear. Marks and scratches. Lacquering on the inside has been cleaned off. Verdigris. Socket and cord is missing. We do not guarantee for the functionality.

Auction

Modern art and design, 23 February 2021

Category
Estimate

10,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold

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