Danish PH Contrast Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1962, Set of 2
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Set of two PH Contrast lamps made by Louis Poulsen and of design by Poul Henningsen. The design
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp Model PH-3/2 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model PH-3/2 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
Nickel
Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp Model PH-5/5 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model PH-5/5 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
Brass
Sold|$10,173 / item
Poul Henningsen Early Ceiling Lamps Model PH 3/3 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of ceiling lamps model PH 3/3 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen
Copper
Poul Henningsen Early Ceiling Lamp Model PH-4/3 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early ceiling lamp model PH-4/3 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in
Copper
Set of 2 Blue PH 4/3 Lamps by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1970's Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Two vintage hanging lamps designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark. These lamps have the name PH4/3. The lamps are designed in such a way that you have a ma...
Metal
Sold|$25,069
Pendant by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 4/4 - Pendant with bayonet socket and shades of red and gold bronzed copper. Marked 'Patended
Copper
Sold|$850
PH5 Pendant by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegant iconic PH-5 pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, first manufactured in 1957
Metal
Sold|$5,633
Poul Henningsen Artichoke Pendant Light
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A design icon dating from 1958, the PH Artichoke pendant light has 72 leaves in 12 circular rows
Wood
Sold|$4,500
Poul Henningsen 4/3 Pendant Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen , Denmark . Beautiful PH 4/3 pendant lamp with oxblood red upper
Monumental Poul Henningsen Charlottenburg Pendant Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Denmark, 1980. Extra Large Louis Poulsen manufactured PH 8 1/2 'Charlottenborg' Pendant Lamps
Aluminum, Enamel, Steel
Poul Henningsen 2/1 Pendant with Glass Shades, 1940s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH-2/1. Pendant with glass shades. Designed by Poul Henningsen and by Louis Poulsen, 1940s. Great
Glass, Bakelite
White Snowball Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Poulsen Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The PH Snowball Pendant Lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen 1958 and produced by Louis Poulsen
Metal
Poul Henningsen Charlottenborg Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Oirlo, LI
The Charlottenborg pendant lamp (Model PH 6-6.5) is a classic piece of famous Danish design
Metal
Sold|$925 / item
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All Black
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a classic new product. No one knew at the time that
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern PH5 Ceiling Light Chandelier / Pendant by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Stamford, CT
, a 'PH 5' ceiling light from Louis Poulsen, Denmark. The PH 5-4.5 Pendant from Louis Poulsen offers
Metal
Rare Iconic Vintage 1st Edition 1958 Poul Henningsen PH5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Rare iconic vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1958. First edition. Poul Henningsen designed
Aluminum
Scandinavian 'Artichoke' Chandelier by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen of Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Dallas, TX
PH Artichoke pendant light designed by Poul Henningsen and made in Denmark by Louis Poulsen 1958
Modern Danish Tiered Chandelier Laterna Danica
Located in Miami, FL
the pantheon of PH style pendants. With its four tiers of white enamelled steel gloriously difussing
Sold|$4,368 / item
Poul Henningsen contrast chandelier Louis Poulsen Denmark 1962
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Poulsen in Denmark, 1962. The PH Contrast pendant lights are a special find for collectors because they're
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Poul Henningsen PH5 Ceiling Light by Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
, a pendant lamp with eight aluminum shades, and the 1957 PH Artichoke lamp, a pendant lamp with a
Enamel
Table Lamp with Nickel-Plated Stem Fitted with Poul Henningsen PH 1/1 Pendant
Located in København, Copenhagen
Table lamp, nickel-plated stem fitted with Poul Henningsen PH 1/1 pendant with old matt glass shade
Night Stand Lamp Made of Nickel-Plated Metal, Poul Henningsen PH
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nightstand lamp made of nickel-plated metal, with Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 pendant, white opal glass
Table Lamp in Matte Nickel-Plated and Black Lacquered Metal, Poul Henningsen PH
Located in København, Copenhagen
Table lamp with matt nickel-plated and black lacquered metal, with Poul Henningsen PH 1/1 pendant
Sold|$4,189
Travertine Dining Table from Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
and a ‘PH Louvre’ pendant by Louis Poulsen. In the manner of Angelo Mangiarotti.
Travertine
Poul Henningsen 4- Shade Amber Glass PH Pendant for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Henningsen designed the PH 4 lamp to increase the amount of light emitted horizontally from the
Bronze
Iconic Vintage Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp from the 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from the 1960s in blue. Poul Henningsen designed this
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. Poul Henningsen
Aluminum
Iconic Rare 1st Edition Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp from 1959
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic rare 1st edition vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1959 in red. Poul Henningsen
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen PH 4.5/4 Pendant Lamp, Patented, Denmark, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen PH 4.5/4 Pendant Lamp, Patented, Denmark, 1930s An original PH 4.5/4 pendant lamp
Brass, Copper
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
Early and Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 5/5 Pat, Appl, in Copper, Denmark, 1928
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN & LOUIS POULSEN, SCANDINAVIAN MODERN Large PH Pendant 5/5 in copper and brass
Brass, Copper
Sold|$848
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White enameled shades layered in a pendant.
Metal
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
Steel, Aluminum
Sold|$4,787
Poul Henningsen - PH 2/1 Pendants
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 pendants, pair Louis Poulsen, Denmark, circa 1933 Glass, Bakelite
Sold|$450
Louis Poulsen Pendant PH 4/3
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Classic pendant PH 4/3 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen originally designed in 1950s.
Steel
Sold|$6,400
Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant Light
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning large-scale Poul Henningsen "PH Louvre" pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen in excellent
Aluminum
Early and Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 4/4 Pat, Appl, Copper, Denmark, 1928
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN & LOUIS POULSEN, SCANDINAVIAN MODERN Large PH Pendant 4/4 in copper, designed by
Copper
Sold|$2,300
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/2' Pendant Light
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outstanding PH-2 pendant light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, opal glass on bakelite socket
Brass
Sold|$8,500
Poul Henningsen. PH-4 Pendant Light, 1930
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rare 1930s PH-4 pendant light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with original shade set, in dark
Metal, Chrome
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|$6,800
PH Louvre Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning large scale Poul Henningsen "PH Louvre" pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen in wonderful
Aluminum
Danish PH 4/3 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen "PH" for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a Classic PH 4/3 pendant light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen originally launched in
Aluminum
Sold|$7,899
Poul Henningsen PH 4/4 Copper Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceiling lamp PH 4/4 designed by Poul Henningsen. Made by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1930s
Copper
Classic Poulsen PH 4 Pendant Ceiling Fixture
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Louis Poulsen PH 4 disk pendant light. This example is in good condition however the metal
Steel
Sold|$5,200
Poul Henningsen Ph-3.5/2 Pendant Light, 1930
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1930s PH-3.5/2 pendant light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen from 1930 with original
Brass, Copper, Metal
Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Pendant by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Louvre pendant was originally designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957 for the Adventist church at
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Pendant Black 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
Louis Poulsen "Ph Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' pendant, metal, Denmark, 1957. Superb creation by
Metal
Louis Poulsen "Ph Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Louvre' pendant, in metal by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1957. Superb creation
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Pendant Light
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This pendant light was designed was Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen as part of Henningsen's
Metal
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 1960s in turquoise. Poul Henningsen designed
Aluminum
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 1960s in turquoise. Poul Henningsen designed
Aluminum
Sold|$14,363
Poul Henningsen - Pair of PH 3/3 Copper Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
(eds.), 'Light Years Ahead - The Story of the PH Lamp', Denmark, 2000. Poul Henningsen (9 September
Copper
Poul Henningsen High Gloss Metal PH 4-4½ Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rarely seen high gloss white lacquered metal edition of model PH 4-4½ by Danish designer Poul
Metal
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen PH 5 Pendant Light
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This timeless Danish midcentury pendant light is Poul Henningsen's 1958 design for Louis Poulsen
Metal
Louis Poulsen PH Charlottenborg / PH5-4½ Pendant, Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Sophus Frandsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful large 'Charlottenborg' pendant designed in 1979 by Sophus Frandsen and Ebbe Christensen
Aluminum, Steel
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.