PH 5-4½ Charlottenborg pendant designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. Price at Louis Poulsen approx €2.670 CONDITION Like new and with minimal signs of wear, except from a very very little scratch on the upper side on the top shade, which is not visible when hangning. See pictures. No dents or anything else! It comes with complete bottom assembly and suspension kit ORIGIN AND PRODUCTION YEAR Denmark in 2021 MATERIALS White matt lacquered aluminium. Cord length: 3 m Cord type: White textile (new) SIZE & WEIGHT Size (cm): 46,6 (Width) x 31,8 (Height) x 46,6 (Length) Weight: 2.5 kg CONCEPT The trumpet-shaped top shade on the fixture provides illumination of the area above the three shades, which primarily direct the light downwards. A base reflector and a blue glare ring protect against glare from all angles. The strongest light is directly under the fixture. The shades have a matt white painted finish to ensure very comfortable lighting. BACKGROUND OF THE CHARLOTTENBORG PENDANT Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free light, direct light where it was most needed, and create soft shadows, using incandescent bulbs as a light source. The four-shade system was launched in 1931 to create a fixture which could be mounted high up and serve as an alternative to the commonly used chandeliers. The PH four-shade light was designed to increase the amount of light emitted horizontally to provide greater illumination of walls and shelves than was possible using standard three-shade lights. It was removed from the Louis Poulsen standard range in the 40s, but was redesigned in 1979 by two Danish architects – Sophus Frandsen and Ebbe Christensen – for the Charlottenborg exhibition building in Copenhagen, although in a larger size: PH 6½/6. To resolve the never ending glare problem, the two architects decided to add a small blue shade to the design. They also added a new surface with a more matte, white painted shade, to achieve a more even, comfortable light – ideal for museums and exhibition rooms or as general lighting in rooms with high ceilings. A smaller version, the 5/4½, was created for the Aarhus Concert Hall in 1984. SHIPPING AND TERMS After the end of the auction, it will be safely and carefully packed. Shipping will take place after the payment has been done. Customs fees and other import charges are the buyer's responsibility. If you have any questions or anything, don't hesitate to contact me.