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What is Poul Henningsen famous for?
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Poul Henningsen is famous for designing innovative modern Scandinavian lamps and other lighting. The Danish designer created a signature vocabulary of fixtures with tiered and layered shades in sculptural arrangements that are at once naturalistic and geometric. Some of his most iconic pieces include the Spiral, made of a single ribbon of enameled aluminum, and the Artichoke lamp, whose 70 glass or metal fins in a staggered and graduated arrangement on a central steel frame resemble those of its namesake. Find a collection of Poul Henningsen lighting on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Poul Henningsen Pendant 1930s PH 4/3 for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Portland, OR
Classic design lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Lacquered yellow top shade and opaline glass lower shades. Browned brass hardware and fabric-covered cord. A US plug has bee...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Limited Edition Terracotta Opal Glass Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Limited Edition Terracotta Opal Glass Table Lamp
Poul Henningsen’s much-loved PH 3/2 Table Lamp helped set new standards for the effectiveness of table lam...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ph 4 1/2 - 4
Metal and Glass Pendant Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Classic slatted pendant lamp by Danish manufacturer Louis Poulsen, based on a design by Poul Henningsen. Here is a rare version with a metal upper shade.
The design is based on Poul...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco "PH Elongated Lamp" Wall Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important set of lamps by Poul Henningsen (PH) designed in 1931 and manufactured in the early 1930s by Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. Model "Langlyslampe" (Elongated lamp.) Chro...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Poul Henningsen PH Kontrast Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, 1958-62
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Danish Modern design, this original 'PH Kontrast' pendant light by legendary designer Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Designed between 1958-62, this groundbreaking fixtu...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 table lamp for Louis Poulsen
This is an early PH 4/3 table lamp with a bakelite E27 bulb holder.
In great condition with age related wear and patina on th...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel, Aluminum
$620 Sale Price / item
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