870/​985

Poul Henningsen (b. Ordrup 1894, d. Hillerød 1967)

“PH-5/3”. Rare floor lamp with red/bronze copper shades, browned brass stand and socket marked “Pat Appl.”. Circular base mounted on six orbs. This example manufactured 1926–1928 by Louis Poulsen. Height adjustable 105–170 cm.

Provenance: Acquired by current owner's grandfather in the late 1920s. Hence by descent in the family.

Literature: “Light Years Ahead”, described and ill. p. 152.

Literature: "Louis Poulsen: Pricelist PH no. 5, August 1927, described and ill. p. 33–34

Condition

Condition report on request.

Auction

Furniture, lamps & carpets, 9 March 2017

Category
Estimate

250,000–300,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

275,000 DKK