$6,438 / item
PH Cabinet, Mahogany Veneer
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
As with all PH Furniture, the PH cabinet is designed with many possible applications in mind and stands comfortably in many different spaces within the home or workspace.
Wood, Mahogany
$6,438 / item
PH Cabinet, Black Oak Veneer
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
As with all PH Furniture, the PH cabinet is designed with many possible applications in mind and stands comfortably in many different spaces within the home or workspace.
Wood, Oak
$6,438 / item
PH Cabinet, natural oak veneer
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
As with all PH Furniture, the PH Cabinet is designed with many possible applications in mind and stands comfortably in many different spaces within the home or workspace.
Wood, Oak
Poul Henningsen PH-3/2 lamp, stamped “PATENTED PH-2”
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen PH-3/2 Lamp – Louis Poulsen Rare Poul Henningsen PH-3/2 lamp, stamped “PATENTED PH-2”, produced by Louis Poulsen. This elegant model features red painted copper shade...
Copper
PH Axe Table, Black Oak Legs, Laminated Plate, White PH
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950s.
Laminate, Oak
Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 lamp, stamped “PATENTED PH-2”
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Rare Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 lamp, stamped “PATENTED PH-2”, produced by Louis Poulsen. This elegant model features green copper shades. Dimensions: Height: 20 cm Diameter: 20 cm Mate...
Copper
PH Mirror, Brass Brushed, 360mm on/off Pull Cord, PH Initials
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Brass
PH Mirror, Copper Brushed, 360 mm, On/Off Pull Cord, PH Initials
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Copper
PH Mirror, Copper Brushed, diameter 500mm, On/Off Pull Cord, PH Initials
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Copper
PH Mirror, brass brushed, diameter 500mm, on/off pull cord, ph initials
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Brass
PH Mirror, aluminium brushed, diameter 360mm, on/off pull cord, ph initials
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, Aluminium Brushed, diameter 500mm, On/Off Pull Cord, PH Initials
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall-mounted mirror design fits harmoniou...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, Brass Brushed, diameter 700mm, on/off Pull Cord, Ph Initials
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall-mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Brass
PH Axe Table, Black Oak Legs, Veneer Table Plate, Green PH Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950s.
Wood, Oak
Early Patented Table "PH-Lamp" by PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning original production PH-table lamp model "3,5/2" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The lamp base is made from chromed brass and dark ...
Glass, Bakelite
PH Mirror, Copper Brushed, Diameter 700 mm, On/Off Pull Cord, PH Initials
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Copper
PH Mirror, Black Painted Satin Matt, diameter 360mm, on/off Pull Cord, ph
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, green painted satin matt, diameter 700mm, on/off pull cord, ph
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, green painted satin matt, diameter 360mm, on/off pull cord, ph
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, white painted satin matt, diameter 360mm, on/off pull cord, ph
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, black painted satin matt, diameter 500mm, on/off pull cord, ph
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, Aluminium Brushed, Diameter 700 mm, On/Off Pull Cord, PH Initials
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, Green Painted Satin Matt, diameter 500mm, On/Off Pull Cord, PH
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, yellow painted satin matt, diameter 700mm, on/off pull cord, ph
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, 500 mm, Yellow Painted Satin Matt, on/off Pull Cord, Ph
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall-mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, White Painted Satin Matt, diameter 700mm, on/off Pull Cord, Ph
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, 360 mm Yellow Painted Satin Matt, on/off Pull Cord, Ph
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, Black Painted Satin Matt, Diameter 700mm, on/off Pull Cord, Ph
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Axe Table, black oak legs, laminated plate, green PH 3 ½ - 2 ½ lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950s.
Laminate, Oak
PH Axe Table, Natural Oak Legs, Laminated Plate, Yellow PH 3 ½ - 2 ½ Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950s.
Laminate, Oak
PH Axe Table, natural oak legs, laminated plate, white PH 3 ½ - 2 ½ lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950s.
Laminate, Oak
PH Axe Table, Natural Oak Legs, Laminated Plate, Red PH 3 ½ - 2 ½ Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950s.
Laminate, Oak
PH Axe Table, natural oak legs, laminated plate, green PH 3 ½ - 2 ½ lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950s.
Laminate, Oak
PH Axe Table, Black Oak Legs, Laminated Plate, Yellow PH 3 ½ - 2 ½ Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950s.
Laminate, Oak
PH Axe Table, Black Oak Legs, Laminated Plate, Red PH 3 ½-2 ½ Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950s.
Laminate, Oak
PH Board Table - mahogany legs and table plate with two green PH 3 ½ - 2 ½ lamps
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the PH Board Table, Poul Henningsen created a piece of furniture that would serve and protect as a comforting ally of exemplary function and beautiful from inside the modern hom...
Wood, Oak
Vintage Table Lamp Brass "PH-Lamp" by PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1940s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning original production PH-table lamp model "3,5/2" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen in the 1940s. The lamp base is made from patinated brass and whi...
Brass
PH Mirror, Red Painted Satin Matt, diameter 700mm, on/off Pull Cord, Ph Initials
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall-mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, Red Painted Satin Matt, diameter 360mm, On/Off Pull Cord, PH Initials
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
PH Mirror, red painted satin matt, diameter 500mm, on/off pull cord, ph initials
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created in the late 1930s, the PH mirror features backlit illumination that provides a reflection that is free from shadows and glare. PH’s wall mounted mirror design fits harmonious...
Aluminum
$2,326 / item
Poul Henningsen PH Floor Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of handblown opal three-laye...
Chrome
$878 / item
PH 3 Pendant Light White
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in London, GB
Crafted and designed by the iconic Poul Henningsen for Denmark's leading light production house Louis Poulsen, this PH3 is made from aluminium and painted in the classic white shade....
Aluminum
PH Axe Table, Natural Oak Legs, Veneer Table Plate, White PH 3 ½-2 ½ Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950s.
Wood, Oak
PH Axe Table, Black Oak Legs, Veneer Table Plate, Red PH 3 ½ - 2 ½ Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950s.
Wood, Oak
PH Axe Table, natural oak legs, veneer table plate, red PH 3 ½ - 2 ½ lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950s.
Wood, Oak
PH Axe Table, natural oak legs, veneer table plate, yellow PH 3 ½ - 2 ½ lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950’s.
Wood, Oak
PH Axe Table, natural oak legs, veneer table plate, green PH 3 ½ - 2 ½ lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950’s.
Wood, Oak
PH Axe Table, black oak legs, veneer table plate, Yellow PH 3 ½ - 2 ½ lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950’s.
Wood, Oak
PH Axe Table, black oak legs, veneer table plate, white PH 3 ½ - 2 ½ lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Lamp adds functional value and highlights the design of this unique piece of furniture designed by PH in the first half of the 1950’s.
Wood, Oak
PH Axe Table Lounge, Natural Oak Legs, Veneer Table Plate, White PH 3 ½-2 ½ Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed in the first half of the 1950s by Poul Henningsen, the Lounge Edition translates the tactile profile of an axe handle into eight solid oak legs calm strength with a light vi...
Wood, Oak
$3,936 / item
Poul Henningsen Ph Snowball Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture emits comfortable glare-free diffuse light. Matte painted undersurfaces and glossy top surfaces result in an attractive reflection of the diffused light, creating uniform...
Chrome
$12,202 / item
Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture provides 100% glare-free light. The geometrical, spherical design is based on the principle of illuminating all surfaces at the same angle. This ensures uniform light aro...
Chrome
$5,524 / item
PH Armchair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Mocca
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reminiscent of the roots of a tree, the legs of the PH armchair provide a stability and strength that is refined, unobtrusive and does not distract visually from the body of the chai...
Chrome
$5,524 / item
PH Armchair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Walnut
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reminiscent of the roots of a tree, the legs of the PH armchair provide a stability and strength that is refined, unobtrusive and does not distract visually from the body of the chai...
Chrome
$5,524 / item
PH Armchair, chrome, leather extreme indianred
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reminiscent of the roots of a tree, the legs of the PH armchair provide a stability and strength that is refined, unobtrusive and does not distract visually from the body of the chai...
Chrome
$5,524 / item
PH Armchair, Chrome, Leather Extreme Black
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reminiscent of the roots of a tree, the legs of the PH armchair provide a stability and strength that is refined, unobtrusive and does not distract visually from the body of the chai...
Chrome
PH Outdoor Wall Lamp Model PH 3-2½ In V2 Black By Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Classic PH outdoor wall lamp, model PH 3-2½, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. The lamp is made in V2 black and created with the iconic three-shade system, which ensures...
Metal
$12,450 / item
Poul Henningsen PH Septima Glass Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Dronten, NL
The PH Septima is regarded as one of Poul Henningsen’s most refined pendants. When exhibited for the first time as a prototype at the Danish Museum of Decorative Art (now Designmuseu...
Brass
Original Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Desk Lamp PH 3½-2 Chrome Matte Shades 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Besides Lamp Design, some buildings and Furniture, he was a part of the circles in Danish social critic and a poet.
Metal, Chrome
Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Table Lamp PH 3½-2 Glass + Warm Yellow Shade 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Besides the Lamp Design, some buildings and Furniture, he was a part of the circles in danish social critic and a poet.
Metal, Chrome
Rare Original Poster for Brasier Motors by Boutin
By Ph Boutin
Located in London, GB
Very rare poster advertising a Brasier racing car, that has been professionally framed to the highest standard in dark stained oak, linen backed and protected by UV glass.
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 size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pen...
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 size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pen...
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 size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pen...
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 size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pen...
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 size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pen...
PH 2/1 Portable
By Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
This portable table lamp emits a glare-free, soft and comfortable light, that has a dim-to-warm function, giving the perfect illumination for many different activities. The PH 2/1 Po...
Brass, Chrome
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 size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pen...
PH Artichoke Pendant Light
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PH Artichoke pendant light has a world-famous unique sculptural design and is viewed as an international design icon. The fixture has 72 leaves, positioned so as to provide totally g...
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
PH 3/3 Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
The fixture emits a comfortable, diffused, glare-free light that is characteristic of Poul Henningsen's reflective three-shade-system. The fixture is available with white opal glass ...
Aluminum
PH 5/5 Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
The fixture emits a comfortable, diffused, glare-free light that is characteristic of Poul Henningsen's reflective three-shade-system. The fixture is available with white opal glass ...
Opal, Aluminum
Poul Henningsen PH-2/1kiplampe
Located in Brussels, BE
Poul Henningsen Kiplampe Made by Louis Poulsen. Bibliography: Lightyears ahead, The story of the PH lamp.
Chrome
PH 4/3 Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
4/3 PH table lamp with patinated brass stand with rare large base and frosted glass shades, later painted yellow/orange. Through-switch of bakelite. Produced by Louis Poulsen in the ...
Brass
PH 4 Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) Table lamp PH 4 Manufactured by Louis Poulsen circa 1930 Opaline glass and brass Literature: Louis Poulsen, Tina Jorstian, "Light Years Ahea...
Brass
Poul Henningsen "PH Charlottenborg" Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Pendant by Poul Henningsen for the Charlottenborg exhibition hall in Copenhagen, produced by Louis Poulsen, the enameled metal body is predominately white with grey hardware and dark...
Enamel, Metal
PH Artichoke Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) PH Artichoke Lamp / Koglen. Pendent with copper shades. Designed in 1958 for Langelinie Pavillionen in Copenhagen. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen.
Copper
Poulsen PH 6½-6 Charlottenburg Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Bern, CH
Poul Henningsen’s PH 6½-6 Charlottenburg ceiling lamp produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, the largest available size in this series. These lamps have a massive visual impact, and wou...
Aluminum
PH 7 Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 7 floor lamp. Duco lacquered brass stand, light house of bronzed brass and set of rare amber colored 3/2 glass shades. Stamped PH-2.
Glass
PH Louvre, Poul Henningsen, maker Louis Poulsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Poul Henningsen, 1894-1967, pendant PH Louvre, white-lacquered metal. Diameter 60 cm, height 65 cm. Produced for Louis Poulsen. 2 available price for one piece 2800€
Poul Henninsen, PH Ten-Arm Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Naestved, DK
An original old model of Poul Henningsens chandelier with ten arms. The lamp is in browned brass and with screens in mat glass. The lamp is in a very good condition.
Brass
PH 4/3 Pendant by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
PH 4/3 pendant in white by Louis Poulsen. 1960s.
Metal
PH 4/3 Pendant by Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 4/3 pendant of browned brass with white opal on layer shades. Designed by Poul Henningsen, manufactured by Louis Poulsen in the 1930s, stamped patented.
PH 5/4 Pendant by Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) PH 5/4 pendant of chromed steel with original frosted glass shades. Designed by Poul Henningsen, manufactured by Louis Poulsen in 1930s, stamped Patented...
Glass
PH 5/4 Pendant by Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 5/4 pendant with top shade in brass and mid and lower shades in opal white glass shades. Designed by Poul Henningsen, manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Measures: Diameter 50 cm.
Poul Henningsen. PH, Pendants, Charlotteborg, Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Roskilde, Sealand
Poul Henningsen designed the 3-screen system already in 1925-1926, where the first lamps were designed for an exhibition in Paris. The cooperation with Louis Poulsen lasted until his...
Aluminum, Steel
Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen Ph. Artichoke Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A PH Artichoke medium lamp pendant. Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Lighting. The Artichoke Lamp was designed in 1958, it's composed of layers of overlapping “leaves.” ...
PH-3/2 Lamp by Paul Henningson Denmark
Located in San Marino, CA
Vintage PH-3/2 lamp by Paul henningson Denmark.
Metal
Table Lamp PH 3½/2 by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Table lamp PH 3½/2 by Poul Henningsen. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, circa 1930. Yellow lacquered copper and opal.
Opal, Copper
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.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
