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Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Vintergækken Table Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century table desk lamp model "PH 2/2" Vintergækken by Poul Henningsen produced by
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Vintage Grey PH 5 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large and pristine example of the PH5 table or desk lamp designed by Poul Henningsen in 1962
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Aluminum

1930s PH 3, 5/2 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
PH 3½-2 desk light by Poul Henningsen. Original yellow lacquered zinc top-shade, matté yellow
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Vintage 1930s Danish Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Zinc, Brass

Important Philippe Jean Desk Lamp or Signed
By Philippe Jean
Located in Munich, DE
Brown melamine and brushed brass. Raw silk shade. Very elegant and wonderful lines. Signed with ph
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Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Important Philippe Jean Desk Lamp or Signed
Important Philippe Jean Desk Lamp or Signed
H 24.41 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in
Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen this fully
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Metal

Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
lighting. He designed the PH-lamp in 1925, which, like his later designs, used carefully analyzed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Copper

Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
Early Poul Henningsen Copper Table Lamp, 1930s
H 21.26 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp Shades in Copper, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
is stamped "PH-3 PATENDED". Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, 1930s. The table lamp be can used as
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Copper

Early Poul Henningsen Table Lamp in Brass with Copper Shades, 1927-1928
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
was in the field of lighting. He designed the PH-lamp in 1925, which, like his later designs, used
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Sistrah P4 Pendant Lights by Otto Muller Circa 1930s
By Sistrah-Licht GmbH
Located in Gloucester, GB
lamps. Mullers designs were the Teutonic equivalent of the PH lighting system. The idea behind their
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Sistrah P4 Pendant Lights by Otto Muller, Circa 1930s
By Megaphos/Sistrah
Located in Gloucester, GB
produced a range of lighting from desk lamps, pendant lamps, medical lamps, billiard lamps and even street
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

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Rare PH 3/2 Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare PH 3/2 Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen. Designed and manufactured in Denmark, 1931. Amber glass shade with original stamp, metal base and stem, original cord. We recommend one E27...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Steel

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Early Yellow Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Pendant by Louis Poulsen 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare small mid century "PH 2/2" ceiling pendant in patinated brass, bakelite and original yellow opaline glass shades by Poul Henningsen produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark, 1930s...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s PH 4 1/2-4 Metal Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Knebel, DK
This pendant lamp, model 117077 (PH 4 1/2-4 Metal), was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. The model is no longer in production in this size. The pendant lamp is in a ve...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Louis Poulsen Metal & Glass Flush Mount in the Manner of Bruno Gatta
By Louis Poulsen, Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta
Located in Glendale, CA
Vintage Louis Poulsen Metal & Glass Flush Mount in the manner of Bruno Gatta. A quintessentially minimalist design executed in opaline glass and painted metal. A highly functional ce...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

White and orange PH 4/3 pendant light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Here is one of Poul Henningsen's most popular pendants lights from the 1960's. The PH 4/3 pendant lamp is made of metal with off-white tones and orange accents. This is a original v...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rare Arne Jacobsen and Hans J. Wegner Desk Lamp Scandinavian Modern, 1938
By Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen and Hans J. Wegner & Manufacturer Louis Poulsen Scandinavian Modern A unique desk lamp by the iconic Danish designers Arne Jacobsen and Hans J. Wegner. This desk lam...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Hanging copper Poul Henningsen PH4/4 1930's original Louis Poulsen Denmark Rare
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Forest, BE
Spectacular copper and brass nickeled suspension lamp made in the 1930s at the famous Louis Poulsen factory. The lamp come in few parts which includes 3 copper shades. Easy to fix in...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper, Nickel

Louis Poulsen Vintage PH5 white metal Lamp by Poul Henningsen, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in HEILOO, NL
Danish design classic designed by Poul Henningsen in the 1950s. The PH5 lamp is made of several layers of metal that are painted matt white with blue and red accents. Diameter 50 cm....
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Alvar Aalto Adjustable Wall Lamp in Brass
By Valaistustyö, Alvar Aalto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ALVAR AALTO & VALAISTUTYO - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A rare wall light in brass by Alvar Aalto. The light is a version of the Classic Alvar Aalto Golden bell model A 3305 pendant. Origi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Early White Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Pendant by Louis Poulsen 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare small mid century "PH 2/2" ceiling pendant in patinated brass, bakelite and original white opaline glass shades by Poul Henningsen produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark, 1930s....
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Wall Lamp in White Opaline Glass from Louis Poulsen, 1960
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A stylish pair of Danish design wall sconces, the "Cubus," exuding a vintage and retro charm. Crafted with opaline glass and black bakelite, these minimalistic sconces were meticulou...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Opaline Glass, Bakelite

Yellow Paper Pulp Sculptural #21.1c Tubes Chair by Zaven
By Zaven
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tubes series was initiated during lockdown in the spring of 2020, when the Italian studio Zaven's married co-founders were stuck at home. "We decided to build a new piece of furn...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Paper

Limited Edition Copper PH3½-2½ by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 2016
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Very rare copper limited edition PH3½-2½ floor lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, 2016. These lamps were sold exclusively from October till December 2016 because ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Vintage AJ Desk Lamp by Jacobsen for Poulsen c 1960/1970's
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern adjustable desk lamp, known as the AJ lamp, designed by Arne Jacobsen, for Louis Poulsen. The hood shade tilts to direct and position the light. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Modern Art table lamp by Yki Nummi for Stockmann-Orno, 1955
By Yki Nummi, Orno Stockmann
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Early Modern Art table lamp, designed by Yki Nummi in 1955. Produced by Stockmann-Orno in Finland. Stockmann-Orno was one of the first manufacturers to experiment with methacrylate. ...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

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Ph 4/3 Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen 1930's Desk Lamp.
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Sittard, NL
Poul Henningsen 1894-1967. High table lamp with brass stem, foot and top disc, cast shade holders
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Vintage 1930s Danish Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Extreme rare big PH 4.5/3 desk lamp Pul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Patt appl.
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Sittard, NL
Rare PH 4,5/3 in copper. From 1926-1928, marked ‘Patt Appl’. Designed by Poul Henningsen for
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Early 20th Century Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Vintage Louis Poulsen It Desk ‘Architect’ Light, Denmark, 1972s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Enschede, NL
Vintage, industrial and large desk or floor lamp, often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Steel, Iron

Fantastic Signed Philippe Jean Sculptural Table Lamp
By Philippe Jean
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Rare sculptural table/desk lamp by French sculptor Philippe Jean. A rotating abstract brass bird
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp in Brown Brass with Opaque Glass, 1926-1928
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen 3/2 desk lamp with base in brown brass and shades in original opaque glass. Top of
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Vintage 1920s European Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

PH 3/2 Desk Lamp By Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine and early desk lamp by Poul Henningsen having three frosted white glass shades, supported by
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Scandinavian Modern PH Desk Lamp in Brass with Copper Shades by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and stunning desk lamp by iconic Danish designer Poul Henningsen from the 1930s. The base is
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Copper

PH 4/3 Table or Desk Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Table lamp model PH4/3 by Poul Henningsen. Alike each individual lamp designed by Poul Henningsen
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Copper Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, circa 1930s PH 3/2 table or desk lamp with the rare
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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Poul Henningsen Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Incredible desk lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1939. Bronze stem in the form of a
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20th Century Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

PH 4/3 Table Lamp Designed by Poul Henningsen & Manufactured by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in London, GB
1980s PH 4/3 space-age desk lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Matté White PH 4/3 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
PH 4/3 table or desk lamp designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1964. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Poul Henningsen "PH 3/2" Table Lamp in Copper by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare table desk lamp in brass, copper and bakelite details designed by Poul Henningsen and
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Poul Henningsen "PH 3/2" Table Lamp in Copper by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare table desk lamp in brass, copper and bakelite details designed by Poul Henningsen and
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Table Lamp By Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A PH desk lamp with two shades, supported by a brass upright with a disc base. 3/2 table lamp
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Early 20th Century Danish Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Two Identical Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendan Lamps by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice set and old version PH 5 from Poul Henningsen produced in 1980's by Louis Poulsen, Made
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Glass PH 3/2 Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Table / desk lamp model PH3/2 by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Mouth blown glass shades
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage White PH 4/3 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
PH 4/3 table or desk lamp designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1964. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Unique and Important Philippe Jean Executive Desk, Signed
By Philippe Jean
Located in Munich, DE
top with ph jean. Table lamp from the same collector’s estate also available. Philippe Jean was an
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Louis Poulsen White Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1980s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen this fully
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Louis Poulsen White Articulated Architects Desk or Table Lamps, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen these fully
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Table Lamps, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen these fully
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Pair of White Danish Anglepoise Desk or Wall Lamps by Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen these fully
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Desk Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen desk lamp PH 4/3. Bade in nickel plated metal and shades in frosted glass. Made by
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Vintage 1930s Danish Table Lamps

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Nickel

Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Desk Lamp
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Desk Lamp
H 21.66 in Dm 15.75 in
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Desk Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Desk Lamp the lamp gives a beautiful glarefree light the shades are
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Desk Lamp
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Desk Lamp
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PH 80, Henningsen Desk Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in London, GB
PH 80, table lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen in the 1980s. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Desk Lamp with Green Copper Shades
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen 4/3 desk lamp with green copper shades. Lower side of shades gold-plated. Base of
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Early 20th Century Danish Table Lamps

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Copper, Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Classic Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Table or Desk Lamp designed in 1967. Located at ABC Home 646-602
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20th Century Danish Table Lamps

PH 4/3 Desk Lamp Stamped "PAT. APPL" by Poul Henningsen, Denmark 1926-1928
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Brussels, BE
petroleum lamp. As electrical lighting gained way in the early 1920’s PH struggled with the blinding glare
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Copper

Poul Henningsen Desk Lamp with Red Copper Shades
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare and early Poul Henningsen - 3.5/2 desk lamp in brown brass with red copper shades. Lower part
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Vintage 1920s Danish Table Lamps

Poul Henningsen 3, 5/2, 5 Jubilee Desk Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen 3,5/2,5 Jubilee Desk Lamp Extra top shade in copper incl. was made in a
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

SET OF 4 Copper Wall Light by Poul Henningsen PH4, 5/3 model
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
industry. The PH lamp was produced in a variety of sizes and materials and models. Desk, wall and floor
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Copper

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Desk Lamp with Copper shades - dated 1926-28
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Poul Henningsen - 3/2 desk lamp in brown brass with copper shades. Lamp is marked "PAT. APPL
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

PH 4/3 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1966
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
PH 4/3 table lamp by Poul Henningsen (PH) for Louis Poulsen in 1966 - classic large white desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel, Aluminum

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Desk Lamp Ph For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic desk lamp ph available at 1stDibs. A desk lamp ph — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the desk lamp ph you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A desk lamp ph, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen and Megaphos/Sistrah each produced at least one beautiful desk lamp ph that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk Lamp Ph?

Prices for a desk lamp ph start at $304 and top out at $13,236 with the average selling for $4,715.

Finding the Right table-lamps for You

Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.

After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.

After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons

Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today

If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.

Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.

Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.

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