121 - Poul Henningsen (1894–1967)
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Estimate €9,000 - €12,000

Description

Poul Henningsen (1894–1967) PH 4/4 Pendant lamp Special nickel-plated version Lacquered metal and nickel-plated metal Designed for Louis Poulsen Date of creation: early 1930s H38 D40 cm Condition: in working order at the time of cataloguing, beautiful original patina, slight wear consistent with its age and use, remarkably well-preserved for a piece from this period. An exceptional PH 4/4 pendant light designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in the early 1930s. This rare model is distinguished by its fully nickel-plated upper shaft, a finish produced solely to special order and charged as an extra at the time. Developed from the famous reflector system devised by Henningsen, the PH 4/4 model diffuses a soft and perfectly controlled light, without direct glare. This pursuit of absolute visual comfort constitutes one of Poul Henningsen’s major contributions to the history of modern design. Early examples are among the most sought-after luminaires from Louis Poulsen’s historic production. The special nickel-plated versions remain particularly rare on the market and are now highly sought after by collectors of Scandinavian design.

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Auction time 09/27/2026 at 2:30 PM

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121 - Poul Henningsen (1894–1967) See original version (French)

121 - Poul Henningsen (1894–1967)
See original version (French)