PH 5/4 - Pendant in patinated copper by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 5/4 - Pendant in patinated copper. Stamped 'PATENTED'. Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis
Copper
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Pendant: Green Copper & Brass, Patented
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Pendant – “Patented.”, browned brass and Green Copper Shades Rare and early
Brass, Copper
Vintage PH 4/3 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful vintage light fixture designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. The three-tiered reflectors direct and diffuse the light. In excellent vintage condition. Approx. me...
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant with Brass Socket / Metal
Located in København, Copenhagen
Poul Henningsen 1894-1967. PH 3½-3 pendant with brass socket / metal, wire shade holders mounted
Metal
PH 5 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, the model PH 5 pendant light has become an
Early 'PH Artichoke' Pendant for Louis Poulsen with Copper Shades
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'PH-Artichoke' pendant with copper shades, Denmark, 1957
Metal, Copper
Limited Edition PH 3 ½ - 3 Copper Pendant by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
released in 2014 a limited edition of the PH 3 ¹/² – 3 copper and glass pendant originally designed in 1929
Copper
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'PH Artichoke' Pendant in Copper
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'PH-Artichoke' pendant, copper, metal, Denmark, designed in 1957
Metal, Copper
Poul Henningsen PH Contrast Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice PH contrast from Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen made in Denmark. The lamp is in very
Metal
PH 3/2 Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1990s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Asaa, DK
PH 3/2 pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1990s. Danish PH 3 / 2 pendant with three
Chrome
Poul Henningsen Bronzed Brass PH 3/2 Amber Pendant, 1994, Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
PH Amber glass shades on a PH3/2 browned brass pendant from the 1994 limited edition at the
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendant Lamp PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pendant lamp PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen. Ø 84 cm. Edition from
Aluminum
PH Langelinie Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
PH Langelinie pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1950’s. This pendant is made
Brass
Poul Henningsen Pendant 1930s PH 4/3 for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Portland, OR
Classic design lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Lacquered yellow top shade and opaline glass lower shades. Browned brass hardware and fabric-covered cord. A US plug has bee...
Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen PH 4 Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
An all-time Danish design icon, PH 4 pendant was first conceptualized in 1925-1926 by Poul
Aluminum
Largest Size PH Artichoke Poul Henningsen Pendant Lamp Light, Danish Modern
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful PH Artichoke pendant light designed by Poul Henningsen and made in Denmark by Louis
Aluminum
Rare Iconic Vintage 1959 Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Rare iconic vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1959. Poul Henningsen designed this iconic
Aluminum
Rare Iconic Vintage 1959 Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Rare iconic vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1959. Poul Henningsen designed this iconic
Aluminum
1960s Louis Poulsen PH Kontrast Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This iconic 1960s “Kontrast” pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Aluminum, Steel
Iconic Vintage Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp from 1959
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1959 in blue. Poul Henningsen designed this iconic
Aluminum
Vintage Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice red PH 5 from Poul Henningsen produced by Louis Poulsen, Made in Denmark. This is the
Metal
Vintage PH 2/2 Pendant 'Patented' with Glass Shades, 1930s, Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
PH-2/2 glass pendant. Beautiful pendant with brown bakelite/brass socket house. The pendant is from
Opaline Glass
Vintage Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice blue PH5 pendant lamp design by Poul Henningsen produced by Louis Poulsen, Made in
Metal
Vintage Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice red PH5 pendant lamp design by Poul Henningsen produced by Louis Poulsen, Made in Denmark
Metal
Danish Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Danish pendant light by Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 for Louis Poulsen. Classic pendant light of the
Aluminum
Iconic Vintage Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp from the 1970s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant for Louis Poulsen from the 1970s Renovated in satin green
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen Set of 6 PH 4/3 Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of 6 pendants model PH4/3 in metal by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s. Set
Metal
Poul Henningsen Set of Three PH 4/3 Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of three pendants model PH4/3, in metal, by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s
Metal
Iconic Vintage Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamps from the 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamps from the 1960s. Poul Henningsen designed this iconic
Aluminum
Green and Brass PH 3½-2½ Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
PH 3½-2½ pendant by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, and this fixture is 100% glare-free, with a
Aluminum
1980s PH 4 Metal Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Two Poul Henningsen pendants model 4-3 by Louis Poulsen. The pendant lamps are in very good
Metal
Midcentury Pendant Louis Poulsen PH 4/3 Design Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iconic Danish pendant - Very nice style of lighting - Marked by label.
Metal
Sold|$1,800
Louis Poulsen Snowball PH Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis Poulsen Snowball PH lamp dated 1982 in pristine condition. Internal chrome structure supports
Chrome, Sheet Metal
Louis Poulsen "PH-lamp" 3/3 Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Patented, Denmark, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Early original "PH-lamp" pendant made in the 1930s at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. This is the "3/3
Glass, Bakelite
Poul Henningsen "PH 3/2" Ceiling Lamp Pendant by Louis Poulsen Denmark, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century ceiling lamp pendant model "PH-3/2" in bakelite and glass shades by Poul
Glass, Bakelite
Poul Henningsen "PH-3.5 / 3" Metal and Glass Pendant by Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century and iconic pendant model "PH 3,5 / 3" in white lacquered metal and opaline
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 5/4 Pendant in Yellow Enameled Metal and Opaque Glass
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN AND LOUIS POULSEN SCANDINAVIAN MODERN This original ceiling lamp PH 5/4 was
PH Contrast Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s "Kontrast Lamp"
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Particularly beautiful lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Danish manufacturer Louis Poulsen in the 1960's. This lamp called 'Kontrast' is a masterpiece from the oevre o...
Aluminum, Steel
Early Yellow Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Pendant by Louis Poulsen 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare small mid century "PH 2/2" ceiling pendant in patinated brass, bakelite and original
Brass
1970s Danish Modern Verona Pendant Lamp by Svend Middelboe 'Brass Coated' PH Era
By Svend Middelboe
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mid-size eight-shaded pendant ceiling light with brass alloy or coating designed by Svend Middelboe
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage White PH-4/3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, circa 1970
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Classic white three-tiered PH-4 pendant lamp. Designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis
Metal
Sold|$1,100
Louis Poulsen Copper PH-4 Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis Poulsen copper PH-4 Lamp. This one dates to 1981, not often seen in Copper! Measurement is
Copper
Pair of White Poul Henningsen PH 2/2 Mid Century Pendant by Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of early "PH 2/2" ceiling pendants in patinated brass, bakelite and original white
Brass
Vintage PH 4/3 Pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1970s, Set of 2
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage PH 4/3 pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1970s, set of 2 Pair of white
Aluminum
Vintage PH 4/3 Pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1970s, Set of 3
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage PH 4/3 pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1970s, set of 3 Set of three white
Aluminum
Vintage PH 4/3 Pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1980s, Set of 3
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage PH 4/3 pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1980s, set of 3 Set of three white
Aluminum
Sold|$2,609
Poul Henningsen PH Contrast Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful pendant lamp. Out of production. White/orange lacquered metal and chromed parts with
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Vintage PH-4/3 Orange Pendant Lamps by Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Matching pair of three-tiered PH4 pendant lamps. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen in the 1970s
Metal
Sold|$2,960
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Akademikrone
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The three bright spots are designed on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The screens are made of three-layer blown ...
Chrome, Steel
Blue PH 4/3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1960's
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The PH 4/3 pendant lamp is a beautiful and classic design by Poul Henningsen. The lamp has been
Metal
Sold|$9,400
PH Artichoke Copper Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage iconic brushed copper hanging pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen, manufactured by Louis
Metal, Copper, Chrome
Vintage PH-4/3 Blue Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen circa 1970
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Blue three-tiered PH4 pendant lamp. Designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 Table Lamp – Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 Table Lamp – Louis Poulsen Rare Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 lamp, stamped
Copper
Large PH Artichoke Copper Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage iconic brushed copper hanging pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen, manufactured by Louis
Metal, Copper, Chrome
Large PH Artichoke Copper Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale iconic brushed copper hanging pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen, manufactured by Louis
Chrome, Metal, Copper
Poul Henningsen PH Limited Edition Three-Arm Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Poul Henningsen 1894-1967. PH stem fitting, browned brass, three branches with 2/1 shade in white
Brass
Early Original PH Artichoke Copper Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic early brushed copper hanging pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen, manufactured by Louis Poulsen
Metal, Copper, Chrome
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.