Vintage PH 6½-6 Charlottenborg Chandelier by Henningsen, Christensen & Frandsen
By Sophus Frandsen, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in London, GB
An enormous vintage PH chandelier designed in 1979 and made in the Early-1980s. Henningsen's
Aluminum, Steel
Sold|$8,500
Vintage Artichoke Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern PH chandelier made for Louis Poulsen with rich copper color leaves. A Classic in
Sold|$8,109
PH 2/2 Chandelier
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 2/2 chandelier in burnished brass and screens in frosted glass.
Sold|$39,380
PH 3/2 Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 3/2 - Anchor chandelier in brass with five shades in single-layer opal glass. PAT. APPL.
Sold|$5,334
Poul Henningsen "PH Akademikrone" Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant three-arm brass chandelier "PH akademikrone" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 3/2 opal
Opal
Sold|$4,267
Poul Henningsen "PH Stammkrone" Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant three-arm brass chandelier "PH Stammkrone" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 2/1 opal
Opal
Sold|$4,267
Poul Henningsen "PH Stammkrone" Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant three-arm brass chandelier "PH Stammkrone" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 2/1 opal
Opal
Sold|$4,267
Poul Henningsen "PH Stammkrone" Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant three-arm brass chandelier "PH Stammkrone" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 2/1 opal
Opal
Sold|$5,300
Poul Henningsen "PH Stammkrone" Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant three-arm brass chandelier "PH Stammkrone" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 2/1 opal
Brass
Sold|$3,129
Louis Poulsen PH Louvre White Chandelier
By Louis Poulsen
Located in BE
Louis Poulsen PH Louvre white chandelier. Stunning "Louvre" chandelier. This chandelier was
Metal
Poul Henningsen "Ph Bombardement" Chandelier, Annivesary Edition
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant five-arm brass chandelier "PH bombardement" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 2/1 opal
Opal
Poul Henningsen Three-Arm PH 3/2 Copper Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful three arm copper chandelier "PH Bombardementskrone" by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Copper, Brass
Iconic Vintage Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from the 1980s. Poul Henningsen designed this iconic
Aluminum
White PH Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Original Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' steel chandelier crafted for Louis Poulsen. This
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Pair White Chandelier PH Louvre Poul Henningsen Midcentury Design Snowball
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair white chandelier PH Louvre Poul Henningsen midcentury design snowball. One of the ceiling
Aluminum
Iconic Vintage 1959 Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1959. Poul Henningsen designed this iconic lamp
Aluminum
Sold|$6,000
Rare PH Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unusual 1920's PH Lamp. Bronze, Aluminum and copper combined to form one of the original Poul
Bronze, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chandelier PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen 1960
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chandelier, known as the PH Artichoke and designed by Poul
Metal
PH Bombardement Five-Light Chandelier Designed by Poul Henningsen, c. 1930
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This rare chandelier By Poul Henningsen is with handblown frosted glas shades and burnished brass
Brass
Sold|$4,345
Early PH Pendant Light
By Poul Henningsen
Located in London, GB
1940s PH pendant light with amber glass shades and Bakelite fittings. Classic amber coloured shades
Glass, Bakelite
Iconic Vintage 1968 10 Year Jubilee Model PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1968 Poul Henningsen designed this iconic lamp in
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen "PH Charlottenborg PH 6 1/2-6" Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful large-scale pendant by Poul Henningsen for the Charlottenborg Exhibition Hall in Copenhagen, produced by Louis Poulsen, the enameled metal body is predominately white with ...
Aluminum, Steel
Poul Henningsen "PH Charlottenborg PH 6 1/2-6" Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful large-scale pendant by Poul Henningsen for the Charlottenborg Exhibition Hall in Copenhagen, produced by Louis Poulsen, the enameled metal body is predominately white with ...
Steel, Aluminum
Iconic Rare 1st Edition Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp from 1958
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic rare 1st edition vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1958 in purple ( series 1
Aluminum, Brass
Sold|$1,602
PH 5 Pendant Red
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Designed by the master Poul Henningsen for Denmark's leading light production house, Louis Poulsen, this PH5 piece is a gorgeous example of the model's iconic and consciously crafted...
Aluminum
Sold|$675
Poul Henningsen PH 5
Located in New York, NY
The most popular light to ever come out of Denmark. The PH5 is found in every Danish home of quality. We have 1 in blue (rare) and 2 in white.
Aluminum
Iconic Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp in 24-Carat Gold Leaf
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from the 1990s in 24-carat gold leaf. Poul Henningsen
Aluminum
2 PH Tallerken / PH Plate, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1958, Langelinie P
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Munster, NRW
The ph plate (tallerken) was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the langelinie pavilion in
Copper
Sold|$495
Louis Poulsen PH-5 Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis Poulson PH-5 lamp in white with purple and orange interior. This lamp is from the 1960s
Metal
Louis Poulsen Blue PH-lamp "PH-5" by Poul Henningsen, 1958, Danish Modern
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Early Poul Henningsen "PH-5" pendant in the original blue color. Good original condition. Poul
Aluminum
Sold|$1,140
PH 3 Pendant Royal Blue
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in London, GB
choice complements the classic burnt orange accents of the PH collection beautifully. Aside from some
Aluminum
Sold|$909 / item
PH 5 Pendant Light White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Designed by the master Poul Henningsen for Denmark's leading light production house, Louis Poulsen, this PH5 piece is a gorgeous example of the model's iconic and consciously crafted...
Aluminum
Sold|$1,249
PH 5 Pendant Light Blue
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in London, GB
Designed by the master Poul Henningsen for Denmark's leading light production house, Louis Poulsen, this PH5 piece is a gorgeous example of the model's iconic and consciously crafted...
Aluminum
Sold|$2,600
Poul Henningsen "PH Charlottenborg" Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderfullarge pendant by Poul Henningsen for the Charlottenborg Exhibition Hall in Copenhagen , produced by Louis Poulsen, the enameled metal body is predominately white with grey h...
Sold|$3,100
Poul Henningsen "PH Charlottenborg" Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large pendant by Poul Henningsen for the Charlottenborg Exhibition Hall in Copenhagen , produced by Louis Poulsen, the enameled metal body is predominately white with grey ...
Metal
Sold|$3,100 / item
Poul Henningsen "PH Charlottenborg" Pendants
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful large pendants by Poul Henningsen for the Charlottenborg Exhibition Hall in Copenhagen, produced by Louis Poulsen, the enameled metal body is predominately white with grey ...
Metal
Sold|$3,100
Poul Henningsen "PH Charlottenborg" Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful large pendant by Poul Henningsen for the Charlottenborg Exhibition Hall in Copenhagen , produced by Louis Poulsen, the enameled metal body is predominately white with grey ...
Metal
PH 5 by Poul Henningsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early pendant hanging lamp with three frosted white opaline shades and nickel fittings. Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen.
Glass
Sold|$10,224
PH Artichoke Kobber Lamp "Poul Henningsen"
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
"Poul Henningsen" kobber lamp PH Artichoke. Designed in 1958. Have been hanging in the samme office
Sold|$10,521
PH 4/4 by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 4/4 - pendant with one-layer glass and nickel-plated steel, stamped "Pat. Appl." from 1926-1927
Steel
Sold|$450 / item
Louis Poulsen Pendant PH 4/3
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic orange pendant PH 4/3 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen originally designed in 1950s
Aluminum
Sold|$3,800
PH Louvre Pendant by Poul Henningsen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Poul Henningsen, 1894-1967, pendant, PH Louvre. Lighting socket modified for modern incandescent
Sold|$6,895
Large White PH Artichoke Pendant Light
By Poul Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen in Copenhagen for Louis
Aluminum, Steel
Sold|$875
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendent Light
By Louis Paulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Pendant lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The PH5 pendant came is a wide variety of colors with this model boasting a fine Aubergine color.
Aluminum
Sold|$2,300
Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Pendant Lights
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outstanding PH-2 pendant lights by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Opal glass on bakelite
Opal, Brass
Sold|$4,800
Poul Henningsen PH 5/4 Pendant, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful early 1930's PH 5/4 Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with white enameled
Metal, Brass
Sold|$600 / set
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Pendant Chromed
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The PH 3/2 Pendel is a member of the PH 3-shade family, and the shade design is based on a
Opaline Glass
PH 5 white chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Disegnato da Poul Henningsen per Louis Poulsen, modello PH 5 bianco con dettagli viola. Danimarca
Metal
Sold|$6,007
PH 5/3 Pendant by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 5/3 - pendant in red lacquered zinc screens with socket in patinated copper, circa 1929. Maker
PH 5 white chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Disegnato da Poul Henningsen per Louis Poulsen, modello PH 5 bianco con dettagli viola. Danimarca
Metal
Sold|$4,200
Poul Henningsen PH 4½/4 Copper Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful PH 4½/4 copper pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, the current drop of the
Copper
Sold|$4,200
Poul Henningsen PH 4½/4 Copper Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful PH 4½/4 copper pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, the current drop of the
Copper
Sold|$2,200
Poul Henningsen "PH 3/2" Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rare PH 3/2 pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen the lamp was developed in 1925-26
Brass
PH Contrast Pendant by Poul Henningsen, 1960s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Iconic piece of design from Poul Henningsen. The PH "Kontrast" pendant lamp was designed by Poul
Metal
Sold|$1,900
Poul Henningsen "PH 3/2" Pendant Light
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare limited edition PH 3/2 pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, the lamp was
Opal, Brass
Sold|$1,700
Poul Henningsen "PH 3/2" Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rare limited edition PH 3/2 pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen the lamp was
Sold|$4,200
Poul Henningsen PH 4½/4 Copper Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful PH 4½/4 copper pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, suitable for indoor or
Copper, Metal
The name Poul Henningsen is synonymous with the best and most innovative modern Scandinavian lamps and other lighting. The Danish designer created a signature vocabulary of fixtures with tiered and layered shades in sculptural arrangements that are at once naturalistic and geometric.
Henningsen grew up in a town on the outskirts of Copenhagen and studied architecture at the Technical University of Denmark. He would become a noted art critic, journalist and screenwriter, but his first love was lighting design.
Henningsen’s childhood home was illuminated by oil lamps. When his family switched to electrified lighting, he was alarmed and repelled by the harsh glare cast by an incandescent bulb, and in his late teens he began conducting quasi-scientific experiments to measure which materials and methods best diffused or reflected light to give it a warm brightness. His work came to the attention of the lighting-fixtures firm Louis Poulsen, which sponsored the development of a prototype lamp. The design won a gold medal at the 1925 Paris Expositions Internationales des Arts Decóratifs et Industriels Modernes — from which the term Art Deco derives. The lamp, whose three-part shade is said to be inspired by the arrangement of a dinner plate atop a soup bowl atop a teacup, became the basis for Henningsen’s most successful design, the PH 4/3 desk lamp.
All told, Henningsen would design some 100 lighting fixtures in his career. Some of his most notable creations are hanging lamps, which include the Septima (1929), a pendant composed of seven graduated frosted-glass layers; the Spiral (1942), made of a single ribbon of enameled aluminum; and the Artichoke lamp (1958), whose 70 glass or metal fins in a staggered and graduated arrangement on a central steel frame resemble those of its namesake. The last is likely Henningsen’s masterwork and an icon of mid-20th-century design. Like all Henningsen lighting designs, it is striking, sculptural and — thanks to his insistence on the primacy of the quality of the light cast — superbly functional.
Find a collection of authentic Poul Henningsen table lamps, floor lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.
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 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, 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. (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.)
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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.