Poul Henningsen Denmark, 1894-1967
Pair of original Louvre pendants, 1957
Chromed and lacquered metal
60 x 60 cm
23 5/8 x 23 5/8 in
23 5/8 x 23 5/8 in
€ 43,000.00
The Louvre was used to light the Museum of Danish Resistance, 1940-1945, with bright polished outside and white inside shades. The globe-shaped fitting dubbed as Louvre had thirteen shades screwed...
The Louvre was used to light the Museum of Danish Resistance, 1940-1945, with bright polished outside and white inside shades. The globe-shaped fitting dubbed as Louvre had thirteen shades screwed onto four legs. The lamp had a diameter of 60 cm and was furnished with a 500 watt bulb. In a slightly version the lamp was developed for the Adventist Church in Copenhagen, where its thirteen concentric shades were painted in orange to create a warm, glowing effect in the church interior.