SOLD. Poul Henningsen: "PH-5/3". Rare floor lamp with green/bronze copper shades. Browned brass stand and socket house marked "Pat Appl.".

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

“PH-5/3”. Rare browned brass floor lamp marked “Pat Appl.”. Circular base mounted on six black lacquered wooden balls. Green/bronze copper shades, middle and top shades inside with later white paint. This example manufactured 1926–1928 by Louis Poulsen. Height adjustable 115–170 cm.

Provenance: Acquired by current owner's father. 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

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Silver, ceramics, furniture, lamps and carpets, 30 September 2021