Ernst Henriksen lamp info?

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Catfish

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21/04/2013 8:31 pm

Dear Design Addicts,
I have been a DA forum lurker for a while, and today I hope that you can help me. A while ago, we inherited a table lamp - see picture below. The base is very solid and heavy (teak?), about 24" tall. While moving the lamp recently, I noticed that it is stamped at the bottom - "Made in Denmark" and "Ernst Henriksen" (see second picture). I have tried searching for this name, but other than a couple of links to old auctions, I have come up empty. I am not interested in selling the lamp, as it is a cherished object for us, but would like to find out more about when and where it was made, etc. I will add that it was likely purchased in the US in the 60's, but I am not sure.
Would anyone know anything about Ernst Henriksen? Any info would be appreciated - thanks!

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Catfish

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02/05/2013 4:52 am

I guess no one has any info...
I guess no one has any info - but I'll drag the post up again anyway...
Maybe somebody can give me a tip as to where to search?

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Wade

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10/07/2015 11:20 am

These lamps were said to be handmade and not two were alike. I've got one that has different form. Beautiful lamps my guess is late 50s.

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AMF

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11/07/2015 8:51 am

I recently picked up this set of rosewood candle holders by Ernst Henriksen. For a small set - they are rather well made and I quite like the simple design.
Your lamp is very nice - I've seen others posted online. But I haven't been able to find much info on the designer...

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Catfish

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14/07/2015 7:31 pm

Wade - thanks for your comment! I had given up on finding out more info on this lamp, but maybe too soon? I would love to see your lamp.
AMF - I like those square candle holders. Occasionally, I've seen coaster sets and other wood items by Henriksen for sale on eBay - unfortunately usually going for a lot more than I'm able to pay.

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Peruche

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16/07/2015 7:27 am

Catfish,
I have searched the web and all of my Mid-Century design & reference books for years looking for any information on Ernst Henriksen with no luck. I do know that askArt.com is trying to generate a bio for Ernst Henriksen so hopefully someone with knowledge of his life and career responds to their forum someday. I have collected a couple of Ernst Henriksen pieces over the years but I would still like to add a free-form lamp similar to yours to my collection. Here is a couple pics of what I have collected.
Peruche

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Catfish

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18/07/2015 4:01 pm

Hi Peruche,
Thanks for posting your pictures!
I absolutely love those coaster sets - where did you find them, if I may ask?
I'm glad to see there are more of us, Henriksen fans 🙂
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Peruche

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22/07/2015 6:34 am

Catfish,
The lamp & bull coaster set I purchased at different auction galleries. The puffer fish coaster set I purchased on Ebay. I love your free form lamp and I am actively looking to purchase one. When one surfaces from someone's private collection to the open market I'm going to be right there to try and buy it.
Peruche