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Louis Poulsen Furniture

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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
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Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke Lamp, Concentric rows of Copper “leaves,” painted white on the underside, disguise the fixture’s electrical components,Havi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Metal, Copper

Jepsen and Johansen “Kubuarmatur” Wall Lamps for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of Louis Poulsen produced “Kubuarmatur” or cube lamps, more specifically known as “model 38117” wall lamps are quintessential representations of Danish modern design, chara...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Glass

Poul Henningsen, PH 3/2 Table Lamp, Early Model
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table lamp by Poul Henningsen with browned brass frame, socket cover and top, mounted with 3/2 patinated copper shade set. No switch on the frame. Stamped 'Pat. Appl.' (highly valu...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Brass, Copper

Vilhelm Lauritzen, Pendant Lights, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white lacquered metal pendant lights designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions of canopy (inches): N/A Socket takes standa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Metal

Rare 1930s Louis Poulsen Pair of Ceiling Lights in Bronze Painted Metal
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Louis Poulsen, pair of pendants, model 'A-Lamp', painted metal, Denmark, 1930s Dating back to the 1930s, these lighting objects made by Louis Poulsen are a rare occurrence. The mult...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Metal

Early Poul Henningsen 4/4 Copper Ceiling Lamp, 1926
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare and very early Poul Henningsen 4/4 Ceiling lamp in Copper and Nickel plated Steel. Designed by Poul Henningsen 1926 and made by Louis Poulsen, Denmark the same year in the sho...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Metal, Copper, Nickel

Poul Henningsen, Wall Lights, Copper, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of patinated copper wall lights designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5” H x 18” W x 20”  D Back Plate...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Copper

First Edition Poul Henningsen 'Artichoke' Chandelier with Copper Shades
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'PH-Artichoke' pendant, patinated copper, design 1957, manufactured 1950s, Denmark. The 'Artichoke' pendant is an all time eyecatcher in the ligh...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Copper

“Kontrast” Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking “Kontrast” pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen. Lacquered white on the outside and orange red and purplish blue on the inside. Spreads an amazing...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Arne Jakobsen, Floor Lamp, Metal, Paper, Denmark, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Point, NC
An grey-lacquered metal and paper floor lamp designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 71” H x 8.8” W x 13.75” D. Stat...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Metal

Poul Henningsen and Kurt Nørregaard Grand 'LP Centrum' Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Kurt Nørregaard, Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen and Kurt Nørregaard for Louis Poulsen, pendant 'LP Centrum', aluminum, Denmark, 1990 This illuminating fixture was meticulously crafted using the mathematical 'Lituu...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Aluminum

Jens Møller-Jensen, Pendant Light, Galvanized Steel, Denmark, 1963
By Jens Møller-Jensen, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
A galvanised steel pendant light designed by Jens Møller-Jensen in 1963 and produced by Louis Poulsen, c. 1960s. Dimensions of canopy (inches) : 3.22” H x 3.52” Diameter Socket take...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Steel

Arne Jacobsen, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white-lacquered metal floor lamp designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 52.75” H x 7” W x 2...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'Louvre' pendant, coated aluminum, chrome, metal, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s First designed i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Early Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'PH Artichoke' Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'PH-Artichoke' pendant, stainless steel Denmark, design 1957, production 1970s. The Artichoke pendant is an all time favorite in the lighting desi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Poul Henningsen 'Charlottenburg' Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, pendant model 'Charlottenburg', metal, Denmark, 1979. This lamp is based on a well-designed construction containing three white metal shades that...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Metal

Vilhelm Lauritzen, Pair of Pendants, Brass, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 3 brass pendants designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Pendants sold without canopy. Sockets take standard E-26 medium base b...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
A two-light sconce / wall light designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 2.96 x 2.96 x 0.12 (H x W x D).
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Brass

Jens Moller-Jensen for Louis Poulsen Orbiter Pendant Lamps, Signed
By Jens Møller-Jensen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 'Orbiter' pendant lamps were originally designed by Jens Møller-Jensen in 1963 and later manufactured in Denmark by Louis Poulsen during the 1980s. T...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Metal

Poul Henningsen, 4/3 Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, C. 1927
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
An early production example of Poul Henningsen iconic 4/3 table lamp, produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1927.
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen, Pendant Lights, White Lacquered Metal, Denmark, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white-lacquered, adjustable pendant lights designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Metal

1960s Danish Wall Sconce by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wall sconce having a half globe crowned by a white lacquered asymmetrically angled shade.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Moon Lamp by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "moon" fixture suspended from the wall via a teak arm. Drop is adjustable. Lamp consists of curved lacquered rings suspended around a centrally located bulb.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Steel

1960s Danish AJ Extra Large Desk Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A painted metal desk lamp, having a pivoting 'offset funnel' shade floating above a pierced egg-form base.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Metal

1930s Danish Torchère Floor Lamp by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A newly patinated brass torchère uplight with funnel shaped shade atop an unadorned thin column set on a round metal base. Unmarked.
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Brass

1980s Pair of Danish "Bollard" Lamps by Dan Hasløv for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Dan Borgen Haslov
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Aluminum

1950s Danish Desk Lamp by Wilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulating desk lamp having a brass stem with patina and off-white enameled hood and base.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Copper Wall Sconce by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A nicely patinated sconce in copper designed for outdoor/indoor use.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Copper

Op-Art Pendant by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
This rare pendant is the largest size that was manufactured and has undulating waves in yellow and orange executed in porcelain-enameled steel.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Steel

Vilhelm Lauritzen, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Bamboo, Denmark, 1940s
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in High Point, NC
A two-armed brass, bamboo and rattan wall light designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6” H x 17” W x 12.5” D B...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Brass

Vilhelm Lauritzen, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Denmark, 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and opaline glass wall lights designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.25” H x 7” W x 10” D Back P...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Brass

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

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Copper, Enamel

Poul Henningsen Pair of Limited Edition Three-Arm Chandeliers
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of three-arm "PH Stammkrone" chandeliers by Poul Henningsen. Both featuring 2/1 opal glass shade sets and browned brass hardware. Designed in the 1950s, later limed edition pr...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Furniture

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Brass

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.
Questions About Louis Poulsen Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sleek 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.

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