Louis Poulsen Furniture
Danish
Louis Poulsen is world-renowned as an innovator in modern Danish lighting, but this wasn’t the goal from the start. Founded in 1874 by Ludvig R. Poulsen as a wine importer, the business went through several incarnations before its first pendant lights came to fruition. Through its designs, the company helped establish the foundations of good lighting — function, comfort and ambience — that are now standard in modern furniture design.
In 1924, Danish architect Poul Henningsen partnered with Louis Poulsen & Co., then an electrical supply company, to create what’s now known as the Paris lamp. This design, which incorporated three layers of curved metal disks, created ambience with its indirect light instead of glare. Shown at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris — the exhibition that brought Art Deco design to worldwide attention — the Paris lamp was awarded a gold medal. This led to Poulsen and Henningsen working together on several lighting pieces, including the popular PH pendant light with its concentric shades for the Forum Building in Copenhagen. These high-profile projects helped make Louis Poulsen a go-to purveyor of innovative lighting design.
One of the company’s most well-known lamps is Henningsen’s PH Artichoke lamp (1958), with its 72 copper leaves artfully placed to conceal the light bulb, prevent glare and promote a warm, alluring glow in any room. Another is the steel and die-cast zinc AJ lamp (1960), which Arne Jacobsen designed with an adjustable angled shade for his commission for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The company has also worked with notables such as Verner Panton and Alfred Homann as well as, more recently, Louise Campbell and Oki Sato.
In 2010, the company was awarded the American Institute of Architects’ Honors in Collaborative Achievement Award; it was the first lighting manufacturer to receive this honor. In 2018, the company was acquired by an investment subsidiary of Investindustrial VI L.P.
Still headquartered in Denmark, the brand continues to produce its high-end lighting for both indoor and outdoor use, manufacturing both classic icons as well as new designs. “We design to shape light,” states Louis Poulsen. In doing so, they have also shaped culture.
Find a range of new and vintage Louis Poulsen floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting and furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Louis Poulsen
AJ Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) in 1957. Today, the AJ family is regarded as the design that the Danish architect is be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
AJ Floor Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) in 1957. Today, the AJ family is regarded as the design that the Danish architect is be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Wihelm Lauritzen DSB lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in København K, DK
VILHELM LAURITZEN - VARIOUS
DESIGNER: Vilhelm Lauritzen
MANUFACTURER: Louis Poulsen
MATERIALS: Metal
CONDITION: Good restored condition
DIMENSIONS: W. 7 cm. H. 19 cm. D. 43 cm.
REM...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Industrial Antique Louis Poulsen Furniture
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Metal
Louis Poulsen AJ Wall Lights in Black by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen was born and raised in Copenhagen. In 1927, he graduated as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. After graduating, he obtained his fir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Louis Poulsen Cirque 220 Pendant Light in Copper by Clara von Zweigbergk
By Louis Poulsen, Clara Von Zweigbergk
Located in New York, NY
Clara von Zweigbergk was born in Stockholm and studied graphic design and illustration at Beckmans School of Design in Stockholm and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, USA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
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Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Cirque 380 Pendant Light in Red by Clara von Zweigbergk
By Louis Poulsen, Clara Von Zweigbergk
Located in New York, NY
Clara von Zweigbergk was born in Stockholm and studied graphic design and illustration at Beckmans School of Design in Stockholm and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, USA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
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Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Cirque 380 Pendant Light in Copper by Clara von Zweigbergk
By Louis Poulsen, Clara Von Zweigbergk
Located in New York, NY
Clara von Zweigbergk was born in Stockholm and studied graphic design and illustration at Beckmans School of Design in Stockholm and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, USA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Above 400 Pendant Lamp in Black by Mads Odgård
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
The Danish designer Mads Odgård (1960 to present), is a leading figure in a new generation of international designers. He is a Minimalist and a 'less is more' man, who would rather d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Doo-Wop Pendant Light in Dark Gray by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Originally introduced in the 1950. Was designed in close cooperation between the Navy Buildings Department and Louis Poulsen. The pendant was used for many years in the builidngs of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen AJ Table Lamp in Pale Petroleum by Arne Jacobsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen was born and raised in Copenhagen. In 1927, he graduated as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. After graduating, he obtained his fir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Louis Poulsen Outdoor Flindt Wall 300 Lamp in Aluminum Grey, Christian Flindt
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Christian Flindt (1972-) graduated with an MAA and MDD from Aarhus School of Architecture in 2002. He then started his own design company in 2003. Here, he placed high emphasis on co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Cirque 380 Pendant Light in Gray by Clara von Zweigbergk
By Louis Poulsen, Clara Von Zweigbergk
Located in New York, NY
Clara von Zweigbergk was born in Stockholm and studied graphic design and illustration at Beckmans School of Design in Stockholm and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, USA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Cirque 380 Pendant Light in Yellow by Clara von Zweigbergk
By Louis Poulsen, Clara Von Zweigbergk
Located in New York, NY
Clara von Zweigbergk was born in Stockholm and studied graphic design and illustration at Beckmans School of Design in Stockholm and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, USA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Cirque 220 Pendant Light in Red by Clara von Zweigbergk
By Louis Poulsen, Clara Von Zweigbergk
Located in New York, NY
Clara von Zweigbergk was born in Stockholm and studied graphic design and illustration at Beckmans School of Design in Stockholm and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, USA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen NJP Wall Long Lamp in White by Nendo, Oki Sato
By Nendo, Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
In 2002 Oki Sato founded nendo design studio. Nendo means ’clay’ in Japanese – or more specifically, modelling clay such as plasticine. A unique material ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen NJP Wall Short Lamp in Light Gray Aluminum by Nendo, Oki Sato
By Louis Poulsen, Oki Sato, Nendo
Located in New York, NY
In 2002 Oki Sato founded nendo design studio. nendo means ’clay’ in Japanese – or more specifically, modelling clay such as plasticine. A unique material ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen PH 3½-3 Glass Pendant Light in Chrome by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen Cirque 150 Pendant Light in Red by Clara von Zweigbergk
By Louis Poulsen, Clara Von Zweigbergk
Located in New York, NY
Clara von Zweigbergk was born in Stockholm and studied graphic design and illustration at Beckmans School of Design in Stockholm and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, USA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Toldbod 120 Pendant Lamp in Black by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
The fixture emits glare-free light directed primarily downwards. The opal glass provides a comfortable and uniform illumination of the area around the fixture.
Materials: Spun alu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Above 250 Pendant Lamp in Black by Mads Odgård
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
The Danish designer Mads Odgård (1960 to present), is a leading figure in a new generation of international designers. He is a Minimalist and a 'less is more' man, who would rather d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Above 250 Pendant Lamp in White by Mads Odgård
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
The Danish designer Mads Odgård (1960 to present), is a leading figure in a new generation of international designers. He is a Minimalist and a 'less is more' man, who would rather d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Outdoor Flindt Wall 300 Lamp in White by Christian Flindt
By Louis Poulsen, Christian Flindt
Located in New York, NY
Christian Flindt (1972-) graduated with an MAA and MDD from Aarhus School of Architecture in 2002. He then started his own design company in 2003. Here, he placed high emphasis on co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Outdoor Flindt Wall 200 Lamp in Aluminum Grey, Christian Flindt
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Christian Flindt (1972-) graduated with an MAA and MDD from Aarhus School of Architecture in 2002. He then started his own design company in 2003. Here, he placed high emphasis on co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Outdoor Large Flindt Wall Lamp by Christian Flindt
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Christian Flindt (1972) graduated with an MAA and MDD from Aarhus School of Architecture in 2002. He then started his own design company in 2003. Here, he placed high emphasis on com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
NJP Table Lamp or Desk Lamp White
By Louis Poulsen, Oki Sato
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The lamp was designed by Nendo design studio of Japan and designer Oki Sato. NJP Table is a new interpretation of the classic architect lamp. Its simple and honest look bares the lam...
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2010s Japanese Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Bollard Lamps by Dan Hasløv for Louis Poulsen, 1982
By Dan Borgen Haslov, Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of waterfront outdoor "Bollard" lamps made of galvanized iron and a designated area for power outlets. Originally designed for Danish harbor use, the lamps emit a non-glaring ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Curved Arm PH 4½/3 Copper Sconce by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A PH 4.5/3 outdoor sconce with a gently curved arm. The sconce is made from copper and has been restored so it is bright and shiny. The underside is painted white to reflect the ligh...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Louis Poulsen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Louis Poulsen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Louis Poulsen furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Louis Poulsen were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Poul Henningsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen, and Alfred Homann. Prices for Louis Poulsen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $485 and can go as high as $60,379, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,402.
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Questions About Louis Poulsen Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sleek and elegant Louis Poulsen lights are a Danish company, founded in 1874. Originally, the company was a tool and electrical supplies company and when the founder died, a nephew, Louis, took over and moved the company to Nyhavn. In 2019, another move happened and the headquarters moved to Holmen, Copenhagen, which is where it is today. The company again turned directions and focused on lighting, winning raves and a serious following.