Poul Henningsen (1894–1967)
Amber Glass Floor Lamp
Amber glass shades gather around the stem of this floor lamp, allowing the colored material to remain visible even when the lamp is unlit. The graduated layers give the tall form a measured rhythm.
Henningsen explored glass alongside metal as a way to temper the brightness of the electric bulb. His collaboration with Louis Poulsen transformed the shade into a carefully calibrated instrument for light, while keeping the material itself central to the design.
