78 - Poul Henningsen (1894–1967)
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Estimate €11,000 - €13,000

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 design: 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 exclusively to special order and charged as an extra at the time. Developed from the famous reflector system designed 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-production examples are amongst the most sought-after luminaires from Louis Poulsen’s historical catalogue. The special nickel-plated versions remain particularly rare on the market and are now highly sought after by collectors of Scandinavian design. An iconic collector’s item of Danish design, in a particularly rare special version, dating from the early years of production of Poul Henningsen’s PH series.

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Auction time 10/25/2026 at 2:30 PM

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

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