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Louis Poulsen PH-5 Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Louis Poulsen PH-5 Lamp
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH-5 Lamp
Louis Poulsen PH-5 Lamp
H 10.63 in Dm 19.69 in
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen “PH-5” Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “PH-5” table lamp from the Danish “Master of Soft Light”, Poul Henningsen, is one of the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s. - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off switch
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Model 4/3 Table Lamp By Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
using the now-legendary PH lamp with three shades system. Louis Poulsen starts marketing light fittings
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Model 4/3 Table Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Circa 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucester, GB
Model 4/3 table lamp by Louis Poulsen Circa 1960s - Chromed steel base and stem - On/Off switch
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Louis Poulsen PH5 mini pendant lamp, hués of orange
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
the little sister of the Louis Poulsen PH5, in a contemporary version Orange on the outside, with
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The Lamp was designed by Louis Poulsen. Designed to hang low over the table, they create a 100
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant
Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant
H 11.42 in Dm 19.69 in
Poul Henningsen PH 5-4½ Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5-4½ Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen. This architecturally versatile four-shade
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5/5' Metal Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5/5 Metal pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black. These refined pendants are
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1930s PH 3, 5/2 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
by Louis Poulsen in Denmark circa 1930. Fine original condition with light ware consistent with age
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Vintage 1930s Danish Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5/5' Opaline Glass and Metal Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5/5 Opaline glass and metal pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen. These refined
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 80 floor lamp for Louis Poulsen in White. The PH 80 was put into production
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black and White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 80 floor lamp for Louis Poulsen in black and white. The PH 80 was put into
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Poul Henningsen Table Lamp model 3/2, 5 manufactured by Louis Poulsen 1940’s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Valby, 84
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp model 3/2,5 manufactured by Louis Poulsen 1940’s, the lamps frame has a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Zinc

Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 Portable Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Chrome
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 Portable Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Chrome. This legendary
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 Portable Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Brass
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 Portable Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Brass. This legendary design
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

PH5 hanging lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in PARIS, FR
PH5 suspension lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Presented in 1924 at the Exposition
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen Vintage PH5 white metal Lamp by Poul Henningsen, 1970s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in HEILOO, NL
Danish design classic designed by Poul Henningsen in the 1950s. The PH5 lamp is made of several
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Blue by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Red by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Gray by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Brass by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Copper by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Orange by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Rose by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Green by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Blue purple PH5 pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The timeless model PH5 pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1956. This
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Ph5 Hanging Pendant Lamp with Original Box
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Ferndale, MI
PH5 pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark. White with blue, iconic pendant by Poul
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Classic White by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp in Modern White by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1958, Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, PH5 Pendant Light
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
pictures of this listing or find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Ph 5
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Copper 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Copper

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Brass 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ceiling Lamp Model PH5 In Baby Blue By Poul Henningsen Made By Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The PH5 ceiling lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen, is an iconic
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Modern 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen Ph5 Mini Pendant in Monochrome Blue for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Monochrome Black for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Monochrome White for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

PH 5 Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

PH 5 Pendant
PH 5 Pendant
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
PH 5 Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

PH 5 Pendant
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
PH 5 Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

PH 5 Pendant
PH 5 Pendant
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
PH 5 Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

PH 5 Pendant
PH 5 Pendant
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
PH 5 Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

PH 5 Pendant
PH 5 Pendant
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Poul Henningsen PH5 Desk Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Madrid, ES
A desk lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and edited by Louis Poulsen in 1960.Three brass supports on
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poul Henningsen PH5 Desk Lamp
Poul Henningsen PH5 Desk Lamp
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H 24.81 in Dm 20.08 in
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Grey for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Blue for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Red 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Pink 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Orange 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Green 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp Model PH-5/5 Produced by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare ceiling lamp model PH-5/5 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Poul Henningsen 'for Louis Poulsen' Pendant Lights Ph5, 1970, Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Poul Henningsen pendant lamps in white for Louis Poulsen. Style number PH5.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

PH 5 Mini Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

PH 5 Mini Pendant
PH 5 Mini Pendant
H 6.4 in W 11.8 in D 11.8 in
PH 3, 5/2 - Table lamp in burnished brass by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 3,5/2 - Table lamp in burnished brass and white opal glass shades. Pat. Appl. Poul Henningsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

White and Purple PH5 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1970
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Here is one of Poul Henningsen's most popular pendants lights from the 1970's. The PH5 pendant lamp
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp PH-5/5 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp PH-5/5 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Louis Poulsen Ph5 Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the louis poulsen ph5 lamp you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each louis poulsen ph5 lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and brass. Find 268 options for an antique or vintage louis poulsen ph5 lamp now, or shop our selection of 60 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a louis poulsen ph5 lamp — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A louis poulsen ph5 lamp made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made louis poulsen ph5 lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen and Sophus Frandsen are consistently popular.

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