Poul Henningsen Ph Kontrast pendant, Denmark 1958

Danish modern PH Kontrast pendant lamp designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958-1962. Poul Henningsens masterpiece, the PH Kontrast consists of ten shades. Each shade has four different surfaces: Painted in white, red, blue and chrome polished. Adjustable pendulum to regulate the light. The bulb is placed in the centre of the lamp and can be adjustable vertically. The lamp was extremely complicated to produce and was taken out of production in the 1970s, because of the complicated and expensive production process. Perfect original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use.