Poul Henningsen Kontrast Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Vienna, AT
PH kontrast or snowball designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958-1962 and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian ...
Aluminum, Steel
Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
LITERATURE Louis Poulsen, Tina Jorstian, "Light Years Ahead" - The story of the PH Lamp", édition Poul Erik Munk Nielsen,Copenhague,1994. p. 148
Brass, Copper
Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 'Patented' in Copper, L. Poulsen Denmark 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Literature: Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen, eds., Light Years Ahead, The Story of the PH Lamp, Copenhagen, 1994, pp. 159, 20 Erik Steffensen, Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 2005...
Metal, Brass, Copper
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Italian Florentine Hand Enameled Cast Table Lamp! Medici Decorator 1960
By Florentine
Located in Peoria, AZ
In the mid century period interior decorators were still catered too and many furnishings makers worked exclusively with them and "contract" orders, providing pieces light years ahea...
Enamel
Customizable Wittmann Contessa 1956 Lounge Chair by Wittmann Workshop
By Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Never before has a 1950s classic been so comfortable: the seating comfort is down to the integrated ultra-flat pocket sprung matting, sitting atop criss-crossed elastic webbing, and ...
Leather, Fabric
Light Years Ahead
By Ysabel LeMay
Located in East Patchogue, NY
The work of artist Ysabel LeMay involves otherworldly images, digitally composed panoramas of natural splendor so vividly realized that one feels drawn to step into them. While the t...
Archival Pigment
Relax! You're light years ahead with One of a kind Colored Uncut Diamond Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Life is exciting when you're light years ahead of others." "The World Beckons you.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage PH Plate Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Designed for the Langelinie Pavillion in Copenhagen. Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and Nielsen, pg. 279-280.
Copper
Vintage PH Plate Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Designed for the Langelinie Pavillion in Copenhagen. Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and Nielsen, pg. 279-280.
Copper
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
Unavailable
H 50 in Dm 26.5 in
Poul Henningsen, Rare Danish 4 Light Adjustable Painted Glass Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
A similar chandelier is illustrated by Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (eds.) Light Years Ahead - The Story of the PH Lamp, Denmark 2000, p. 192.
Brass
Unavailable
H 17.72 in Dm 11.23 in
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Table Lamp in Brown Brass with Opaque Glass, 1926-1928
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Made by Louis Poulsen. Literature: Light Years Ahead - the story of the PH Lamp - Gyldendal / Louis Poulsen p. 164 and similar model p. 147.
Brass
Unavailable
H 8.67 in Dm 16.93 in
Danish PH Plate Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Mid-Century 1950s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Tallerkenlampen made of copper (the Plate lamp), shaped as ripples on water. Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and Nielsen, pg. 279-280.
Metal, Copper
Patrick Kelly 1980s Black Cocktail Dress Size 4 / 6.
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage treasure is a masterpiece from one of the world's finest fashion designers to have ever lived. Patrick Kelly was light years ahead of the fashion curb, this dress looked...
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Early Brushed Steel PH Artichoke Pendant for Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Woudrichem, NL
Literature: - Jørsten, Tina and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen. Light Years Ahead. The Story of the PH Lamp. Copenhagen: 2000, p. 276 - 278.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 25.6 in Dm 23.63 in
Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Vintage PH Artichoke Pendant Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Literature Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (ed.), “Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen”, p. 276-278.
Steel, Chrome
Table Lamp PH 5/3, Designed by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 1926-1927
Located in Stockholm, SE
APPL. Literature: "Light years ahead" p.147.
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
Poul Henningsen, PH-2/2 Vintergaekken Table Light, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Light Years Ahead, The Story of the PH Lamp Copenhagen 1994, p.164
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 8.27 in Dm 11.42 in
Ceiling Lamp PH Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Copper Stamped "Patented" Measures: H 21 cm/ 8 1/4'' D 29 cm/ 11 1/2'' Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and Nielsen, p. 168-...
Copper
Muller & Berringer for Kittinger Coffee Table
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
This was an award winning design light years ahead of most designs from the 1940's and 1950s.
Wood, Lacquer
Poul Henningsen Pair of 'Langelyslampe' Wall Lamps
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
These examples manufactured from 1934 by Louis Poulsen. Literature: "Light Years Ahead, referred to and ill. p. 245 Price for set (2 pcs.): €: 7.750,- Identical set in stock.
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Sold
H 13 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Vintergækken Table Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dimensions: H: 33 cm / 13" W: 20 cm / 7.85" D: 22 cm / 8.65" Literature: Jørstian, Tina, Nielsen, Poul Erik Munk, 'Light Years Ahead. The Story of the PH Lamp', L.
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Brass Amber Pendant by Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dimensions: H: 20 cm / 5.95" Diameter: 20 cm / 7.85" Literature: Tina Jørstian & Poul Erik M. Nielsen, ‘Light Years Ahead – The story of the PH lamp’, Louis Poulsen 1994, P. 172
Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 17.72 in
Poul Henningsen Kontrast Snowball Pendant by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Each shade is divided into 4 different surfaces: white, orange, blue paint, and chromed metal. Literature: Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen, Jorstian and ...
Aluminum, Chrome
Edward Wormley Dunbar Leather Top Partners Desk Mid-Century
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This desk is double sided with drawers on both side and a very cool pull out central drawer with a flip down front for a keyboard-wow mr. Wormley was light years ahead of his time. ...
Mahogany, Leather
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H 16.15 in Dm 7.88 in
Poul Henningsen, Original Question Mark table lamp PH-2/2, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
The ingenious design of the decorative lever on the stem allows the shade to be tilted from side to side and secured in place as required. 41cm high In very good condition, ready to ...
Brass
Pair of Nanda Vigo Brass Spotlights for Arredoluce, Italy, 1960s
By Arredoluce, Nanda Vigo
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant design, minimalist shape. Light years ahead of her time. A real eye-catcher even unlit.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
1981 Fabrizio Cocchia Black Glossy Lacquer Coffee Dining Table, Sormani, Italy
By Fabrizio Cocchia, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
The Coclea coffee, cocktail and dining table was designed in 1971 for Sormani. Fabrizio Cocchia was light years ahead of what would become the space optimization frenzy of the mode...
Steel
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H 59.26 in W 10.4 in D 10.26 in
Poul Henningsen, Seven Standing Light, Stamped: PH-2 / Patented, circa 1933
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen (1894 Ordrup, Denmark 1967) Early Seven Standing Light 3/2 Yellow Metal Top Shade with Two Painted Yellow Glass Shades Bakelite socket holder, wire frame and patinate...
Metal
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H 16.15 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Poul Henningsen, Table Light 3/2 Yellow Metal Top Shade and Opal Glass Shades
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Literature: Light years ahead, the story of the PH lamp, by Louis Poulsen, 1994, pgs. 200-202 Poul Henningsen (aka “PH”) is considered to be the “Father of Modern Lighting” and was ...
Metal
Sold
H 35.04 in W 16.15 in
Dining set - Antique Michael Thonet Designed No.11 Chairs and matching table
By Michael Thonet
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Michael Thonet patented the bentwood method of furniture manufacturing in 1856 and became the first mass producer of furniture in the world, light years ahead of Ikea! After the p...
Wicker, Beech
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H 11.82 in Dm 6.15 in
Poul Henningsen, Low Miniature Table Lamp, 2/2 Red Frosted Shades, Circa 1930
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen (1894 Ordrup, Denmark - Hillerød 1967), early, low miniature table lamp with 2/2 red frosted glass shades, patinated metal parts, brown bakelite, manufactured by Loui...
Blown Glass
Light Years Ahead, The Story of the Ph Lamp (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
by Tina Jorstian & Poul Erik Munk Nielson Light Years Ahead depicts Poul Henningsen's role in the evolution of light fittings.
Paper
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