Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus

Tall mid-century modern ceramic table lamp by per linnemann-schmidt for palshus. This tall was designed by per and annelise linnemann schmidt and produced in the 1960s by palshus ceramic in denmark. The lamp's base is made of chamotte stoneware with light blue glaze. The lower part of the foot has a geometrical pattern incised. Signed on the base “ palshus denmark” and with the artists initials aswell as model number dl32. The lamp comes with the original white bulb holder with on/off switch and lampshade holder and original le klint shade. A classic beautiful scandinavian mid century pottery lighting. The lamp base measures 49 cm in height and 14 cm in diametre without the shade. Per linnemann-schmidt trained at the royal danish academy of fine arts under professor einar utzon-frank from 1932 to 1935, then established a reputation as a portrait sculptor. In 1947, he and his wife, annelise, opened a ceramics studio under the name of palshus (later palshus stentoj [stoneware]) in sengeløse, denmark. Together they created simple, undecorated pottery, successfully producing hand-thrown vases, bowls, ashtrays, lamp bases, teapots and jugs in series that were distinguished by their remarkably high technical and artistic quality. Numerous unique pieces were also produced. Early wares were characterised by their precise forms and hard, almost bone-like, mat glazes. In the mid 1950s the workshop experimented with new clays and glazes, and in 1957 a new ware was developed with a rustic chamotte body, incised decoration in simple, geometric patterns and high gloss glazes; the colours of such pieces varied according to the relative thickness with which the glaze settled onto the engraved surface. Production of both types of ceramics continued until the end of 1972, when per linnemann schmidt closed the studio following the death of his wife.

Ref. : 47X5ZB18