Poul Henningsen (b. Ordrup 1894, d. Hillerød 1967)
“PH-1/1 - Cascade”. Nine-arm browned brass chandelier, bakelite socket houses and canopy. Shade holders marked “P.H.-1” and “Patented”. Amber coloured glass shades and bottom bowls. Designed 1933. This example manufactured 1930s by Louis Poulsen. H. 60 cm. Diam. 70 cm.
Provenance: Gift from Architect Harboe Sølvsten to current owner's parents, 1950s.
Literature: “Light Years Ahead!”, ill. pp. 196–197.
Silver, ceramics, furniture, lamps and carpets, 9 December 2021