Poul Henningsen
PH 3 1/2 / 2 table lamp


Louis Poulsen
Denmark, 1927 / c. 1940
patinated brass and steel, lacquered zinc, opal glass, Bakelite
17.5 h x 13 dia in (44 x 33 cm)

Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and Nielsen, ppg. 173, 182-183, 201-202

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Fair condition. Lamp is comprised of an older production base and zinc shade, with newer production glass diffusers. The zinc shade shows general wear throughout, including abundant flaked losses to its lacquer, small bends, edge wear, and the underside was also topcoated at some point, showing a few drips. The newer glass remains in good condition. There are slight bends to the brass support armiture, and the Bakelite top cap shows a hairline fissure that allows the cap to flex slightly, but remains generally stable in use. Lamp is wired for European use and functions when tested, but some adjustment may be needed to the switch, which does not currently work consistently.