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Vilhelm Lauritzen (b. Slagelse 1894, d. Gentofte 1984)

“Rådhusarmatur/City Hall light fixture”. A pair of ceiling/wall lights with brass fitting. Shade of fluted opal plastic. These examples manufactured 1953 by Louis Poulsen. H. 20 cm. L. 125 cm. (2)

Presumably made for the expansion of Gladsaxe City Hall, designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen, which was completed in 1953.

Literature: Louis Poulsen catalogue “B 50”, 1953.

Auction

Silver, ceramics, furniture, lamps and carpets, 9 December 2021

Category

Modern Lighting

Estimate

20,000–25,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

40,000 DKK