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Two Vintage Doo-Wop Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice vintage set of 2x Doo-Wop pendant lamps in gold and white metal, Design by Architects of the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1980s Louis Poulsen 'Toldbod' White Metal Pendant
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
1980s Louis Poulsen 'Toldbod' White Metal Pendant.
Originally designed in 1982, the first 'Toldbod
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Opaline Delta Pendent
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Delta opaline glass bell shaped pendant
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Radiohus Pendant by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s.
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Radiohus Pendant by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s.
Original white opaline
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Opaline Globe Pendent Chandeliers
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen opaline hand blown glass pendant chandeliers
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Opaline Bell Pendent Chandeliers
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen opaline bell shaped hand blown glass pendant
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Vintage PH Artichoke Pendant Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in EL Waalre, NL
were manufactured by Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen, a company with which Henningsen would
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 25.6 in Dm 23.63 in
Vintage Verner Panton Red Enamel Flowerpot Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice red enamel flowerpot pendant lamp design Verner Panton in 1968 produced by Louis Poulsen, Made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1960s Architectural Modern Pendant Chandelier after Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
similar to Louis Poulsen-Poul Henningsen pendants from Scandinavia.
made in the USA circa the 1960s. no
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1950s Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Vintage 1950s example with slightly yellowed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Louis Poulsen California Pendant by Vilhelm Wohlert & Jørgen Bo
By Vilhelm Wohlert, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1967 by Vilhelm Wohlert & Jørgen Bo for Louis Poulsen, this large pendant offers three
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Holmegaard Glass Hanging Lamp Design Louis Poulsen, 1960 Denmark
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Holmegaard Glass hanging lamp Design Louis Poulsen,1960 Denmark.
This is a beautiful hanging lamp
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Danish Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metal pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Panton made in the 1960s.
Measures: Height of
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pendant Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Rare pendant lamp by Arne Jacobsen made in Denmark in the 1960s. The fixture gives a very beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Bornholmpendel Pendant Lamp by Finn Monies & Gunnar Jensen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Munich, DE
furniture for Bornholm shipping company. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1960s
Executed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pendant Light "Ph Snowball" Designed by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
production from 1983. Produced in Denmark by Louis Poulsen. Chromed metal and white lacquered diffusers. The
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 15.36 in Dm 15.75 in
1970s Louis Poulsen Satellite Pendant Lamp Opaline Glass by Vilhelm Wohlert
By Vilhelm Wohlert, Louis Poulsen
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
through the opening at its base.
Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark in the 1970s.
Model
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of White Workshop Lamps Designed by Louis Poulsen from the 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
enduring design language of Louis Poulsen. Their industrial charm and vintage appeal make them treasured
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Large Mid Century Modern Billard Pendant Lamps by Louis Poulsen Denmark 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed by Louis
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
"Billiard" Pendant, Type 16523; Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, c. 1960's
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
the masterful Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen.
An icon of minimalist design, the Billiard
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Light grey 'AJ Royal' pendant lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The iconic AJ Royal pendant lamp by Louis Poulsen is a design by the well-known Danish architect
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Verner Panton Acrylic Moon Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice and original moon lamp / pendant lamp design by Verner Panton in 1960 produced by Louis
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
1 of 8 Louis Poulsen ‘Pyramid’ Pendants by Jørgen Rasmussen, Denmark, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen, Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Echt, NL
by Louis Poulsen in the 1970s
We have eight lamps available.
The pendant is constructed of
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 11.03 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1960s Denmark Louis Poulsen AJ Royal White Pendant Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Copenhagen, Denmark in 1960s. The lamp, manufactured by Louis Poulsen, has since become a globally celebrated
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Vintage 1960s Danish 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 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
H 10.63 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of 1950s metal enamel ceiling lamps by Axel Wedel Madsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in München, DE
Pair of original 1950s metal enamel ceiling lamps by Axel Wedel Madsen for Louis Poulsen.
Great
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 9.06 in Dm 13.78 in
Poul Henningsen PH 6 1/2-6 "Charlottenborg" pendant light for Louis Poulsen 6.5
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Chicago, IL
A PH6.5-6 hanging pendant light by Danish designer Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) for Louis Poulsen
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Steel
White and orange PH 4/3 pendant light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
well-known lamp company Louis Poulsen A/S in Denmark.
Poul Henningsen was one of the most unique and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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H 7.88 in Dm 15.75 in
Rare and Large Flower Pot Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen 1971
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
pattern in exceptional blue color. Designed by Verner Panton, 1971, Denmark. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in Dm 19.69 in
1970s PH 4 1/2-4 Metal Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Poulsen. The model is no longer in production in this size.
The pendant lamp is in a very good vintage
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Original Midcentury JH 604 Pendant Lamp by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Munich, DE
. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, 1960s, Denmark. Marked with makers mark.
A total of three identical lamps with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 13.39 in Dm 20.08 in
Danish Louisiana Copper Pendant by Vilhelm Wohlert Jørgen Bo 1967 Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Original vintage Louisiana ceiling pendant designed by Danish designer Vilhelm Wohlert and Jørgen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 7.09 in Dm 11.82 in
1970s Verner Panton Flower Pot Chandelier by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Utrecht, NL
vintage manufacturers sticker (Louis Poulsen), see images.
A fantastic playful lighting fixture in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Cubic White Metal Hanging Lamp "Lyskurv" by Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Poul Gernes, Louis Poulsen
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Hanging light
Origin:
Denmark
Producer:
Louis Poulsen
Designer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
1 of 3 Louis Poulsen Wandleuchte Design by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1960, Dänemark
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Saarburg, RP
Louis Poulsen hanging lamp Design by Vilhelm Lauritzen, 1960, Denmark
The pendant lamp by Vilhelm
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Vintage 1960s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Vintage Poul HENNINGSEN PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Vintage Poul HENNINGSEN PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
60s 70s hanging lamp Louisiana by Vilhelm Wohlert Jürgen Bo Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen
Condition: good - vintage
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimensions:
Diameter = 40cm
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Vintage 1970s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Dark Grey Arne Jacobsen Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Elshout, NL
Arne Jacobsen is a guest designer with Louis Poulsen & Co and although he is not the legacy
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Louis Poulsen AJ Royal Pendant by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Classic Louis Poulsen AJ Royal pendant designed by Arne Jacobsen in beige/white/grey colour. The
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
White Verner Panton Op-Art Moon Lamp Visor Lamp, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
An early model of the iconic Spage Age midcentury moonlamp or visor pendant lamp, designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Pendent Lamp Opala Midi by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen 1970s Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen
Located in Munich, DE
Louis Poulsen, 1970s-1980s, Denmark. Manufacturer's label inside the lamp shade.
Executed in opal
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Albertson Pendant Lamp, Jens Møller-Jensen, Denmark, 1963, Louis Poulsen
By Jens Møller-Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lamp designed by Jens Møller-Jensen, produced with Louis Poulsen. This series was designed in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Vintage A110 "Handgrenade" Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vorst, BE
vintage lamp has been produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark in the 1950s or 1960s.
The pendant Light A110
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
Vintage Golden Bell Pendant Lamp by Alvar Aalto for Louis Poulsen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Vorst, BE
The 'Golden Bell' pendant lamp was designed in 1936 for the interior of the Savoy restaurant in
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
PH5 Vintage Pendant Lamp Red Color
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Suspension lamp model PH5, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1958.
The innovative
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Poul Henningsen’s PH5 ceiling lamp produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark.
This lamp is in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Vintage White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Sticker/label from Louis Poulsen still present to the inside of the lamp.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Danish Chrome and Metal Pendant Lamp, 1980s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Danish chrome metal pendant lamp made in the 1980s.. The fixture gives a very beautiful light. It
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Danish Brass and Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Danish brass and metal pendant lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. The fixture gives a very
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Set of Bornholm Ceiling Lights by G. Jensen and F. Monies by Louis Poulsen
By Gunnar Jensen, Louis Poulsen, Finn Monies
Located in Haderslev, DK
island Bornholm and that’s how it got it’s name.
Made by Louis Poulsen in 1964 of lacquered metal and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Lacquer
Danish Vintage Blue Ceiling Pendant PH5 by Poul Henningsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Vintage blue ceiling pendant PH5 by Poul Henningsen, 1960s.
Iconic Danish lighting designed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Large Poul Henningsen Louvre Pendant by Louis Poulsen, 1962
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Dronten, NL
) from the original manufacturer Louis Poulsen and a new original Louis Poulsen canopy.
The funnel-shaped
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Vintage White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamps by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Henningsen - PH
-Manufactured by Louis Poulsen
-Measurements: Diameter: 40 cm, Height: 20 cm.
- The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 7.88 in Dm 15.75 in
Vintage Three Pendant Lamp Turquoise Blue Topan by Verner Panton ca. 1959
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage space age pendant lamp with 3 Topan spherical pendants by Verner Panton produced by Louis
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Pendant Lamp Designed by Poul Henningsen. Denmark, Louis Poulsen, 2012
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Berlin, Berlin
plated steel frame. Vintage lamp in very good condition. Originally designed for the Langelinie Pavilion
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Hanging Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
1957 for Louis Poulsen, this striking vintage PH5 Pendant is one of the most recognizable designs by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Vintage Verner Panton Flowerpot Ceiling Lamp in Mirror Chrome for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton
Located in Esbjerg, DK
example from the 1970s was manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. The old manufacturers paper-sticker
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Grey SAS Royal Ceiling Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1960s. The early paper labels from LP still present to the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Monumental Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant Light
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This stunning large-scale Poul Henningsen "PH Louvre" pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen pendant is
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the louis poulsen vintage pendant you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each louis poulsen vintage pendant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and steel. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect louis poulsen vintage pendant — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A louis poulsen vintage pendant, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one louis poulsen vintage pendant that is appealing in its simplicity, but Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen and Verner Panton produced versions that are worth a look.
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Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
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