Early Poul Henningsen Pat. Appl. PH 3.5/2 table lamp, 1927
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare early ’PH 3,5/2 table lamp’ with patinated browned brass frame and original red/golden copper shades. Designed 1926 and made at Louis Poulsen, 1927-1928. Stamped ‘PAT.APPL.’ Th...
Brass, Copper
Early Floor Lamp "PH 4/3" by Poul Henningsen, Pat. Appl., Louis Poulsen, 1926-28
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Middle and lower screen are one-layered hand blown opaline glass. The lamp is stamped "PAT. APPL." (PATENT APPLIED). Poul Henningsen invented the 3-shaded "PH-lamp"-system in the mid...
Bronze
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp – “Pat. Appl.” 1926
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp – “Pat. Appl.” 1926 Exceptional and early PH 3/2 table lamp by Poul Henningsen, dating from 1926–1928, marked “Pat.
Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp – “Pat. Appl.” 1926
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Exceptional and early PH 3/2 table lamp by Poul Henningsen, dating from 1926–1928, marked “Pat.
Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen PH 5/3 Pendant – “Pat. Appl.” 1926–1927
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Rare and early PH 5/3 pendant by Poul Henningsen, marked “Pat. Appl.”, dating from 1926–1927.
Copper, Nickel
POUL HENNINGSEN Table lamp PH 4/3 pat appl, 1927
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN (Denmark, 1894 - 1967). Table lamp PH 4/3 pat appl, 1927.
Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen PH 3/5-2 Table Lamp – “Pat. Appl.” 1927
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Exceptional and early PH 3/2 table lamp by Poul Henningsen, dating from 1926–1928, marked “Pat.
Brass
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Pendant – “Pat. Appl.”, Nickel and Green Copper Shades
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Pendant – “Pat. Appl.”, Nickel and Green Copper Shades Rare and early PH 4/3 pendant by Poul Henningsen, marked “Pat.
Brass, Copper
Early Poul Henningsen Table Lamp 5/3 Pat. Appl. Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen, 1920s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptionally rare and early example of the iconic PH 5/3 table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in the late 1920s. This important extra large early...
Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen Early Pat. Appl. "PH-Lamp" Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1927
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare large Pat. Appl. (patent applied) table lamp by Poul Henningsen made between 1926-1928 by Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen.
Brass
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp of Patinated Brass, Pat. Appl. 1926-1928, Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Henningsen PH 2/2 pendant lamp. Shade of white and red laquered copper. Middle and bottom shade of frosted glass. Marked Patented, made by Louis poulsen in the 1930s.
Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen PH 5/3 “Pat. Appl.” Height-Adjustable Floor Lamp – Louis Poulsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen PH 5/3 “Pat. Appl.” Height-Adjustable Floor Lamp – Louis Poulsen An exceptionally rare and early PH 5/3 floor lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Lo...
Metal, Copper, Nickel
Poul Henningsen PH 6/6 Very Rare Pendant, PAT Appl Copper Brass
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Stenlose, DK
Poul Henningsen 6/6 pendant with copper shade, iron stem, cast tripod shade holder stamped Pat Appl Produced by Louis Poulsen in 1926-1927, stamped PAT.
Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, 1927, Pat. Appl
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Brass and original red and bronze copper shades. Marked 'Pat. Appl.'.
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, 1927, Pat. Appl
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early and rare Poul Henningsen 4/3 table lamp. Designed 1927 and made at Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1927-1928.
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Pendant: Green Copper & Brass, Pat Appl
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Pendant Pat Appl, Denmark, circa 1926 A rare and early PH 3/2 pendant lamp designed by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, dating from circa 1926, from the initial per...
Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen PH4/3 Table Lamp, Stampled "Pat. Appl"
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
PH4/3, table lamp with brass stand, contact box as well as top disc and screw, cast shade holder, original 4/3 white-lacquered copper shade set. Stamped pat. appl. (highly valued to ...
Brass, Copper
Large Poul Henningsen 5/5 Copper Pendant, Stamped "Pat. Appl."
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark ca. 1928, stamped Pat.
Copper
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 19.69 in
Poul Henningsen PH 5/3 Pendant – “Pat. Appl.”, Nickel and Green Copper Shades
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN (Denmark, 1894 - 1967). Pendant lamp PH 5/3. 1926.
Copper, Nickel
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp, Pat Appl. 1927
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen 4/3 table lamp with shades of original white opal glass.
Early Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp, Stamped "Pat. Appl."
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen 4/3 table lamp with top shade of green painted copper, middle and lower shade of white opal glass.
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 16.93 in Dm 11.82 in
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp of Patinated Brass. Pat. Appl. 1926-1928, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 table lamp in patinated brass.
Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp, Pat. Appl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pat. Appl.
Table lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 3,5/2 - Table lamp in browned brass with yellow cobber top and matt glass shades. Stamped "Pat. Appl." Poul Henningsen / Louis Poulsen
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 14.18 in Dm 15.75 in
Early and Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 4/4 Pat, Appl, Copper, Denmark, 1928
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN & LOUIS POULSEN, SCANDINAVIAN MODERN Large PH Pendant 4/4 in copper, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen.
Copper
Poul Henningsen 'PH', Early Table Light, 4/3 Amber Shades, Pat. Appl, 1929
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen (1894 Ordrup, Denmark 1967) Table light, special commission 4/3 amber shades Frame with three cast iron legs marked "Pat.
Bronze
Sold
H 19.3 in Dm 19.69 in
Early and Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 5/5 Pat, Appl, in Copper, Denmark, 1928
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN & LOUIS POULSEN, SCANDINAVIAN MODERN Large PH Pendant 5/5 in copper and brass, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen.
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 15.56 in Dm 12.8 in
Poul Henningsen, 4/4 Rare Brass Pendant White Frosted Shades, Pat Appl, ca. 1926
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen (1894 Ordrup Denmark - 1967) Extremely Rare 4/4 Pendant White frosted shades Brass socket holder; metal frame, stamped: PAT APPL.
Brass
Poul Henningsen 4/3 Pat Appl
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Washington, DC
Elegant Poul Henningsen 4/3 lamp in original rare and desirable red copper shade configuration.
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
PH 4/3 Desk Lamp Stamped "PAT. APPL" by Poul Henningsen, Denmark 1926-1928
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Edited by Louis Poulsen in 1926-28 Stamped "PAT. APPL." This lamp was only made in the period of 1926-1928.
Copper
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$9,941 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood Lemon 25" High
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Poplar, Burl
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$37,240Sale Price|30% Off
H 25.2 in W 78.75 in D 34.26 in
Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This recently upholstered cubo (Cube) sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s. The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from ...
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$10,060
H 25.99 in W 78.35 in D 35.04 in
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
$2,500 / item
H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in
FINLEY Shade Ceramic Large Table Lamp, Textured Black Lava Glaze by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FINLEY_Dark Lava Please note that this listing includes the table base and finial. Light bulbs are included with the lamp. If you would like the shade shown in the image, it can be ...
Ceramic
$2,220 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 10.9 in
Pale Rose 'PH 2/2 Question Mark' Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pale Rose PH 2/2 'Question Mark' Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen Originally introduced as the "nightstand lamp" in 1931, the 'PH 2/2 Question Mark' table lamp is based on Poul He...
Brass
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Single Bed in Brass
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani, single bed, model L79, brass, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1963. This eccentric single bed is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid construction of...
Brass
$44,000
H 37.5 in W 59 in D 17.75 in
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa Rare Ash Wood Console, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Giordano Chiesa rare and important ash wood console table with two drawers and six legs ending in brass sabots, Italy, circa 1955. This exquisite sculptural console has...
Brass
$11,835
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.89 in
Sofa in Teak and Original Leather Model 2213 by Børge Mogensen, 1963
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Teak and Original Leather by Børge Mogensen, 1963 Additional Information: Material: Teak and original leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Sofa model 2213 Produced by Fr...
Teak, Leather
Early Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp Shades in Copper, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen, Scandinavian Modern The iconic Poul Henningsen (PH 3/2) table lamp with shades in copper. Stand and socket house of browned brass. Bakelite swi...
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.
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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.