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Louis Poulsen Lighting

Danish

Louis Poulsen is world-renowned as an innovator in modern Danish lighting, but this wasn’t the goal from the start. Founded in 1874 by Ludvig R. Poulsen as a wine importer, the business went through several incarnations before its first pendant lights came to fruition. Through its designs, the company helped establish the foundations of good lighting — function, comfort and ambience — that are now standard in modern furniture design.

In 1924, Danish architect Poul Henningsen partnered with Louis Poulsen & Co., then an electrical supply company, to create what’s now known as the Paris lamp. This design, which incorporated three layers of curved metal disks, created ambience with its indirect light instead of glare. Shown at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris — the exhibition that brought Art Deco design to worldwide attention — the Paris lamp was awarded a gold medal. This led to Poulsen and Henningsen working together on several lighting pieces, including the popular PH pendant light with its concentric shades for the Forum Building in Copenhagen. These high-profile projects helped make Louis Poulsen a go-to purveyor of innovative lighting design.

One of the company’s most well-known lamps is Henningsen’s PH Artichoke lamp (1958), with its 72 copper leaves artfully placed to conceal the light bulb, prevent glare and promote a warm, alluring glow in any room. Another is the steel and die-cast zinc AJ lamp (1960), which Arne Jacobsen designed with an adjustable angled shade for his commission for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The company has also worked with notables such as Verner Panton and Alfred Homann as well as, more recently, Louise Campbell and Oki Sato.

In 2010, the company was awarded the American Institute of Architects’ Honors in Collaborative Achievement Award; it was the first lighting manufacturer to receive this honor. In 2018, the company was acquired by an investment subsidiary of Investindustrial VI L.P.

Still headquartered in Denmark, the brand continues to produce its high-end lighting for both indoor and outdoor use, manufacturing both classic icons as well as new designs. “We design to shape light,” states Louis Poulsen. In doing so, they have also shaped culture.

Find a range of new and vintage Louis Poulsen floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting and furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen Vintage PH-80 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen Denmark 1970s
Poul Henningsen Vintage PH-80 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen Denmark 1970s

Poul Henningsen Vintage PH-80 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen Denmark 1970s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Tilburg, NL

Louis Poulsen Vintage PH-80 Table Lamp. Denmark, 1970s. A wonderful vintage PH-80 table lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. This particular piece is an original 1970s product...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

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Metal

Pair of wall lamps “PH 4.5” by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Pair of wall lamps “PH 4.5” by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark

Pair of wall lamps “PH 4.5” by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Karlstad, SE

Iconic pair of outdoor wall lamps from the PH series, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. The lamps feature the classic multi-shade system, engineered to provi...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Copper

Pair of ‘Louisiana’ Pendants by Vilhelm Wohlert & Jørgen Bo Louis Poulsen, 1960s
Pair of ‘Louisiana’ Pendants by Vilhelm Wohlert & Jørgen Bo Louis Poulsen, 1960s

Pair of ‘Louisiana’ Pendants by Vilhelm Wohlert & Jørgen Bo Louis Poulsen, 1960s

By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Wohlert

Located in Karis, Nyland

A refined pair of Danish modern ‘Louisiana’ pendant lamps designed by Vilhelm Wohlert and Jørgen Bo for Louis Poulsen in the 1960s. Originally created for the Louisiana Museum of Mod...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic forms...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Brown Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Brown Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Brown Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Glendale, CA

Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Brown Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic forms...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Brown Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Brown Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Brown Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Brown Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella 160' lamp was designed in 1971 by Danish designer Verner Panton and remains one of his mos...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Green Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella 160' lamp was designed in 1971 by Danish designer Verner Panton and remains one of his mos...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Louis Poulsen 'Black Louis' Clamp Wall Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Louis Poulsen 'Black Louis' Clamp Wall Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Louis Poulsen 'Black Louis' Clamp Wall Lamp, 1970s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Multi-adjustable Wall light with clamp mount. The light can be directed in any direction. Everything is black besides the red on/off switch and It is called black Louis and was made ...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen Lp Charisma King Cone Pendant with Plexi Shell & Silver Interior
Louis Poulsen Lp Charisma King Cone Pendant with Plexi Shell & Silver Interior

Louis Poulsen Lp Charisma King Cone Pendant with Plexi Shell & Silver Interior

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Louis Poulsen Charisma King cone pendant showcases the Danish manufacturer's signature minimalist approach to lighting design. The pendant features a plexi shell exterior that diffus...

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

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Metal

Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Red Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Red Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Red Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Original Red Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella 160' lamp was designed in 1971 by Danish designer Verner Panton and remains one of hi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Louis Poulsen “Oslo” Pendant Lamps by Kurt Nørregaard, Denmark, 1980s
Pair of Louis Poulsen “Oslo” Pendant Lamps by Kurt Nørregaard, Denmark, 1980s

Pair of Louis Poulsen “Oslo” Pendant Lamps by Kurt Nørregaard, Denmark, 1980s

By Louis Poulsen, Kurt Nørregaard

Located in Lisse, NL

Set of two original Louis Poulsen “Oslo” pendant lamps designed by Kurt Nørregaard in the 1980s. Large pair fixtures, designed to provide soft and glare-free light. A classic examp...

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum

1960s Model 16513 Cylindrical Pendants by Eila & John Meiling for Louis Poulsen
1960s Model 16513 Cylindrical Pendants by Eila & John Meiling for Louis Poulsen

1960s Model 16513 Cylindrical Pendants by Eila & John Meiling for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

1960s Model 16513 Black Metal Cylindrical Pendants by Eila and John Meiling for Louis Poulsen Executed in black painted cylindrical metal with custom black canopy and thick black cl...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

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Metal

Mid-Century Ph 4 1/2 - 4
 Metal and Glass Pendant Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen
Mid-Century Ph 4 1/2 - 4
 Metal and Glass Pendant Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen

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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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Orange Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Orange Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Orange Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Glendale, CA

Panton 'Panthella 250' Original Orange Portable Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic form...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Blue for Louis Poulsen
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Blue for Louis Poulsen

Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Blue for Louis Poulsen

By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Blue for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic forms...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Pale Blue for Louis Poulsen
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Pale Blue for Louis Poulsen

Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Pale Blue for Louis Poulsen

By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Pale Blue for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Yellow for Louis Poulsen

Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Yellow for Louis Poulsen

By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Portable Table Lamp in Yellow for Louis Poulsen The 'Panthella' table lamp, originally designed in 1971, reflects Panton's fascination with organic for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Lampadario danese mod. 4/3 vintage anni 60 design Louis Poulsen
Lampadario danese mod. 4/3 vintage anni 60 design Louis Poulsen

Lampadario danese mod. 4/3 vintage anni 60 design Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen

Located in None, IT

Lampadario in metallo arancione, modello 4/3, design Poul Hanningsen per Louis Poulsen, anni 60. CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, funzionante, presenta segni d'usura dati dal tempo ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

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Metal

Rare Poul Henningsen Copper PH 3/2 Table Lamp, 1930
Rare Poul Henningsen Copper PH 3/2 Table Lamp, 1930

Rare Poul Henningsen Copper PH 3/2 Table Lamp, 1930

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Poul Henningsen. PH-3/2 table lamp with original copper shade set on a browned brass stem and shade holder with wire legs, bakelite through switch on the stem and bronze cover p...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen

Located in Glendale, CA

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the Ra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Brass

1930s Louis Poulsen Ceiling Light in Golden Painted Copper
1930s Louis Poulsen Ceiling Light in Golden Painted Copper

1930s Louis Poulsen Ceiling Light in Golden Painted Copper

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Louis Poulsen, pendant, model 'A-Lamp', painted copper, Denmark, 1930s Dating back to the 1930s, this lighting object made by Louis Poulsen is a rare occurrence. The multi-layered s...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Copper

PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958
PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958

PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Odense, DK

The iconic PH 5 pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen and introduced in 1958 as part of his lifelong pursuit of creating perfectly glare-free lighting. Produced by Louis Pouls...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

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Metal

Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968

Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Steenwijk, NL

The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a bl...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Metal, Enamel

'Rumee 220 Portable Lamp' in Blue by Gabriel Tan for Louis Poulsen
'Rumee 220 Portable Lamp' in Blue by Gabriel Tan for Louis Poulsen

'Rumee 220 Portable Lamp' in Blue by Gabriel Tan for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Gabriel Tan

Located in Glendale, CA

'Rumee 220 Portable Lamp' in Blue by Gabriel Tan for Louis Poulsen A new design from Gabriel Tan, inspired by the wavy curves of a spacious, broad hat. The 'Rumee 220 Portable Lamp'...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Yellow Glass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Yellow Glass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Yellow Glass

By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Yellow Glass Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset building in C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Table Lamp PH 3½/2 Patinated Brass and Copper 1930s
Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Table Lamp PH 3½/2 Patinated Brass and Copper 1930s

Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Table Lamp PH 3½/2 Patinated Brass and Copper 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Art Deco Poul Henningsen table lamp model PH 3½ / 2 made in the early 1930s. Poul Henningsen was one of the most unique and world famous architect in the past 20th century. Besides ...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set of 2 1st Edition VP1 Flowerpot Pendant Lamps by Verner Panton
Set of 2 1st Edition VP1 Flowerpot Pendant Lamps by Verner Panton

Set of 2 1st Edition VP1 Flowerpot Pendant Lamps by Verner Panton

By Louis Weisdorf, Louis Poulsen, Lyfa, Fog and Morup, Verner Panton

Located in München, DE

Exceptionally beautiful pendant lamps from the 1960s. These Flowerpot lamps are from the first production line and are particularly rare with the orange enamel in the reflector. Thes...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen: PH3.5/3 Copper Pendant Lamp 120yr Anniversary - 3 AVAILABLE
Poul Henningsen: PH3.5/3 Copper Pendant Lamp 120yr Anniversary - 3 AVAILABLE

Poul Henningsen: PH3.5/3 Copper Pendant Lamp 120yr Anniversary - 3 AVAILABLE

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in London, GB

The PH pendant, model 3½-3, is a limited edition designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. This special edition was released to commemorate Poul Henningsen's 120th b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Poul Henningsen PH Kontrast Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, 1958-62
Poul Henningsen PH Kontrast Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, 1958-62

Poul Henningsen PH Kontrast Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, 1958-62

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

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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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen 'Doo-Wop' Pendant in White
Louis Poulsen 'Doo-Wop' Pendant in White

Louis Poulsen 'Doo-Wop' Pendant in White

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Tilburg, NL

Louis Poulsen 'Doo-Wop' pendant, Denmark. Designed in the 1950s, new production. Originally introduced in the 1950s. Was designed in close cooperation between the Navy Buildings Department and Louis Poulsen. The pendant was used for many years in the buildngs of the Navy for many different applications such as canteens and offices. The Navy Pendant, which was the name at that time, was widely used because of the unique lighting properties and utility. Not until the early 1980s the product was taken out of the Louis Poulsen catalogues. The design appears timeless but has a strong connection to the New...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

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Metal

PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen, Aluminum & Copper
PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen, Aluminum & Copper

PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen, Aluminum & Copper

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Berlin, DE

This striking pendant features 72 metal leaves in 12 precise rows of six, creating soft, glare-free light in every direction. Its name reflects the unique, layered design that radiat...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Copper, Steel

Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Portable Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Pale Blue
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Portable Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Pale Blue

Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Portable Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Pale Blue

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Panthella 160' Portable Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Pale Blue. Executed in acrylic pastels to cast a soft light, this third generation of the Panthella 160 portabl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Vilhelm Lauritzen, Pair of Pendants, Brass, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Pair of Pendants, Brass, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s

Vilhelm Lauritzen, Pair of Pendants, Brass, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s

By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen

Located in High Point, NC

A set of 3 brass pendants designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Pendants sold without canopy. Sockets take standard E-26 medium base b...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Brass

Early Patented "PH 3/2" Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
Early Patented "PH 3/2" Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s

Early Patented "PH 3/2" Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Odense, DK

Rare and important system "PH 3/2" floor lamp by Poul Henningsen from the early production. The lamp was manufactured in the 1930s and is seen in the 1936 Louis Poulsen catalogue. It...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Iron

Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen

Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen

Located in Glendale, CA

Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendant in pale rose for Louis Poulsen. Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the const...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen

Located in Glendale, CA

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the Ra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Classic White for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Classic White for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Classic White for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Tilburg, NL

Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and Size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the Size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith that the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interest at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen´s permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” At the time, now one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

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Metal

Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Table Lamp in White for Louis Poulsen
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Table Lamp in White for Louis Poulsen

Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Table Lamp in White for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' table lamp in white for Louis Poulsen. The Panthella collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remains one of his most iconic light...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 brass pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Today, the PH 5 remains the bestsel...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen AJ Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in Pale Petroleum
Arne Jacobsen AJ Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in Pale Petroleum

Arne Jacobsen AJ Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in Pale Petroleum

By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Glendale, CA

The AJ series was part of the lighting Jacobsen designed for the original SAS Royal Hotel. Today, his furniture and lighting designs are sought after by collectors worldwide. Execute...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Zinc, Steel

Poul Henningsen PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Dronten, NL

Desirable and rare PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant in excellent vintage condition. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were des...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Blue Grey Opal
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Blue Grey Opal

Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Blue Grey Opal

By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Blue Grey Opal The Panthella collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remains one of his most iconic lig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Louis Poulsen, Wall Lights, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
Louis Poulsen, Wall Lights, Metal, Denmark, 1950s

Louis Poulsen, Wall Lights, Metal, Denmark, 1950s

By Louis Poulsen

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of white-lacquered metal wall lights produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 7.5” H x 6” W x 16.5“ D Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.125...

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1950s Danish Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Grey
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Grey

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Grey

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in grey. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 rema...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the bestsell...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen Pendant Model PH 5 in White Lacquered Metal, Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen Pendant Model PH 5 in White Lacquered Metal, Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen Pendant Model PH 5 in White Lacquered Metal, Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Lejre, DK

PH 5 pendant in white lacquered metal from Louis Poulsen designed by Poul Henningsen. Classic Danish lamp with glare-free and functional light. — Origin: Denmark — Designer: Poul He...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large 'Flindt Garden' Outdoor Bollard Light in Corten Red for Louis Poulsen
Large 'Flindt Garden' Outdoor Bollard Light in Corten Red for Louis Poulsen

Large 'Flindt Garden' Outdoor Bollard Light in Corten Red for Louis Poulsen

By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Large 'Flindt Garden' Outdoor Bollard Light in Corten Red for Louis Poulsen A highly refined fixture that brings bold, sculptural illumination to outdoo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Homann & Kjær for Louis Poulson Wall Lamps ‘Nyhavn’ in Copper
Homann & Kjær for Louis Poulson Wall Lamps ‘Nyhavn’ in Copper

Homann & Kjær for Louis Poulson Wall Lamps ‘Nyhavn’ in Copper

By Louis Poulsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Alfred Homann & Ole V. Kjær for Louis Poulsen, wall lamps model ‘Nyhavn’, copper, Denmark, design 1976 The ‘Nyhavn’ wall lamp by Alfred Homann and Ole V. Kjær was designed in 19...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Copper

Poul Henningsen Limited Edition 'PH 2/1 Amber Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen Limited Edition 'PH 2/1 Amber Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen Limited Edition 'PH 2/1 Amber Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen Limited Edition 'PH 2/1 Amber Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen This legendary design stems from Henningsen's brillia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' chandelier for Louis Poulsen in black. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningson Green PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningson Green PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningson Green PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningson green PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Class...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Rose Glass
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Rose Glass

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Rose Glass

By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Rose Glass Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset building in Cop...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Brass

Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen

Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen

By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen. AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall for indoor and and outdo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass 'PH 3 1/2 -2 1/2' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'PH 3½-2½' Glass Table lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome White
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome White

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome White

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in monochrome white. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestse...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' copper chandelier for Louis Poulsen The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in Copenhagen, where it still hangs today. This iconic lamp has a world-famous unique sculptural aesthetic, and is viewed internationally as an iconic design. The fixture displays...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Copper, Steel

Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Pendant
Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Pendant

Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Pendant

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

The fixture design is based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of hand-blown, opal, three-layer glass, which is glossy on top and sandblasted matte on the underside, giving a soft and uniform light distribution. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system during 1925/1926. The first lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free lighting; aiming to direct light where it was most needed, and creating soft shadows while using incandescent bulbs as a light source. The PH 3...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Louis Poulsen lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Louis Poulsen lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Louis Poulsen lighting, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 332 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 791 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Louis Poulsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Alfred Homann, Poul Henningsen, and Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Prices for Louis Poulsen lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £157 and can go as high as £57,409, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £988.
Questions About Louis Poulsen Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sleek and elegant Louis Poulsen lights are a Danish company, founded in 1874. Originally, the company was a tool and electrical supplies company and when the founder died, a nephew, Louis, took over and moved the company to Nyhavn. In 2019, another move happened and the headquarters moved to Holmen, Copenhagen, which is where it is today. The company again turned directions and focused on lighting, winning raves and a serious following.