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PH 4/3 Table Lamp
Table lamp with a three-shade system and an approximately 40 cm top shade by Poul Henningsen
450 × 549 × 450 mm
1966
Approx. $1,500 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The PH 4/3 Table Lamp is a Louis Poulsen table lamp by Poul Henningsen, built on his three-shade system with spun aluminium shades powder coated white, a chrome plated base and stem, and an A-19/medium socket.
Construction
- Spun aluminium shades with a white powder coat
- Base of spun brass and stem of steel, both high lustre chrome plated
- Triangular piece of injection moulded bakelite, black sandblasted
- Plug-in cord of 8 ft and a switch for on and off
Specifications
- 17.7 in x 21.6 in x 17.7 in (W x H x L)
- 11.6 lbs
- A-19/medium socket, bulb not included; 15 W, 120 V
Story
Poul Henningsen and the shade size
The numbers in the PH names refer to the shade size. The PH 4/3 Table has a top shade of approximately 40 cm and takes its lower shades from the 3/3 model. In its current form it was introduced in 1966.
Light directed downwards
The reflective three-shade system sends most of the light downwards, and the metal shades are painted white for a diffused, comfortable distribution.
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