Originally designed in the 1950s by Danish design pioneer Poul Henningsen, this charming reading light was named the 'Water Pump' due to its adjustable arm that can be levered up and down. An adaptable piece that is ideal for positioning next to a lounge chair or sofa, the lamp creates a highly comforting and sophisticated atmosphere. An alluring amber shade, embodying Henningsen's iconic three-shade system, delicately hangs from a brushed brass frame, with the warming and metallic tones uniting together to form a timeless, yet beautifully authentic aesthetic. In honour of Henningsen's legacy and contribution to magnificent lighting design, his initials have been delicately engraved beneath the lamp's switch at the end of the arm.
Poul Henningsen is an integral figure in lighting design and architecture, whose revolutionary views on the utilisation of light in the home led to a number of ground-breaking designs.
Collaborating with Louis Poulsen in 1924/25, Henningsen produced the first version of the seminal PH multi-shade lamp, a classic piece of modern lighting design, featuring separate elements which are shaped and assembled in such a way that the bulb is covered and light is directed downward, creating a soft, diffused effect.
Henningsen was aware of the importance of light in urban life, but sought a way to subdue the harshness of electric light while harnessing its mood-altering properties, believing that the aesthetic of an interior is highly dependent on how light is used.
