Louis Poulsen Lighting
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
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5/5' Opaline Glass and Metal Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5/5 Opaline glass and metal pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen.
These refined pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Hennin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1950s Jo Hammerborg Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Jo Hammerborg Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Executed in black painted cylindrical metal with custom patinated brass canopy and thick black cloth cord, Denmark, circa 1950s.
Price...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,250 / item
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown 2' Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown 2' Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pale Rose 'PH 2/2 Question Mark' Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
PH Pendant Model 3½-3, Limited Edition By Poul Henningsen From 2014
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The PH pendant, model 3½-3, is a limited edition designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. This special edition was released to commemorate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Copper
Verner Panton 'Panthella' White Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella' White Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen.
The 'Panthella' Collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remains one of his most popular pieces. Panton dev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Steel
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' LED Table Lamp in Black for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' LED table lamp in black for Louis Poulsen.
The 'Panthella 250' LED table lamp uses Verner Panton's original drawings to produce an organically shaped ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Green
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Green
The 'PH 3½-2½' table lamp is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen AJ Wall Light for Louis Poulsen in Stainless Steel
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ wall' indoor light in stainless steel for Louis Poulsen.
The AJ series was part of the lighting Jacobsen designed for the original SAS Royal Hotel. Today, his furniture and lighting designs are sought after by collectors worldwide. Executed in steel and zinc, the iconic wall light's shade on the AJ Wall light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass PH 2/1 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Opal Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH 2/1' Opal Glass Table Lamp originates from Henningsen's brilliant three-shade system designed in 1925-6. Us...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Modern White for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production.
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the Size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith that the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interest at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen´s permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” At the time, now one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen brass and glass PH 3½-3 pendant for Louis Poulsen.
Executed in white opal glass and choice of brass, chrome or black metallized...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture provides 100% glare-free light. The geometrical, spherical design is based on the principle of illuminating all surfaces at the same angle. This ensures uniform light around the fixture, illuminating both walls and ceiling. Matte painted undersurfaces and glossy top surfaces result in an attractive reflection of the diffused light, creating uniform light distribution around the fixture. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system during 1925/1926. The first lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free lighting; aiming to direct light where it was most needed, and creating soft shadows while using incandescent bulbs as a light source. PH Louvre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$12,202 / item
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' chandelier for Louis Poulsen in black.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
PH 2/2 - ‘Snowdrop' table lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 2/2 - ‘Snowdrop’ table lamp in burnished brass with frosted yellow glass shades. Labelled ‘Patented’.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5/5' Metal Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5/5 Metal pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black.
These refined pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Poul Henningsen Set of 3 PH Pendants in Red for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen Set of 3 PH 3½-3 pendants in yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, New production.
The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late19...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Black Floor Lamp by Arne Jacobsen and Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This black floor lamp, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1957 and produced by Louis Poulsen, carries the authenticity of Danish modernism and functionality. Jacobsen's design philosophy f...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Blue PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen Blue PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Classi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Bjarne Bech Metal Outdoor Wall Lamps for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Bjarne Bech
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Outdoor wall lamps made of galvanized steel, designed in the 1930s by Bjarne Bech and produced by Louis Poulsen.
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Steel
Poul Henningsen Ph 4/3 Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of metal and painted white t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$1,270 / item
Poul Henningsen Ph 4/3 Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of metal and painted white to ensure uniform, comfortable light distribution. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system during 1925/1926. The first lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free lighting; aiming to direct light where it was most needed, and creating soft shadows while using incandescent bulbs as a light source. The PH 4...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$775 / item
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Sconce for Louis Poulsen in Raw Copper
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Sconce for Louis Poulsen in Raw Copper
The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Paul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Copper
Set PH 4.5 Copper Wall Lamps by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, DK 1980s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of two PH 4.5 copper wall lamps by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1980s. This iconic lamp was first designed in 1966 and has been a Class...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Copper
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Grey
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in grey. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 rema...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen 'Modern White' PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'Modern White' PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH five-pendant light in 195...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Table Lamp PH 3½-2 Glass + Warm Yellow Shade 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art Deco Poul Henningsen table lamp model PH 3½-2 from the 1930s.
Poul Henningsen was one of the most unique and world famous architect from the past century.
Besides the Lamp Desig...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture design is based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of hand-blown, opal, three-layer glass, which is glossy on top and sandblasted matte on the underside, giving a soft and uniform light distribution. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system during 1925/1926. The first lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free lighting; aiming to direct light where it was most needed, and creating soft shadows while using incandescent bulbs as a light source. The PH 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$1,082 / item
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown 1' Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL Ring Crown 1' Wall Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen PH 5 - 4 1/2 Charlottenborg Pendant Light by Henningsen, 1980
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Early example of the PH 5 - 4.5 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. 4 large white shades with a navy blue diffuser and removable down light cover. Creates beautiful indirect soft l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Poul Henningsen Ph 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Pastel Oyster Blue Rose
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in pastel oyster blue rose.
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Akademikrone
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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 ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Set of Four Arne Jacobsen Munkegard Flushmount Lights
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This integrated light was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1957 and produced by Louis Poulsen. Featuring a metal base with a brass trim and opal glass.
A recessed light, the Munkegaar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Small Round Glass Pendant Light by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, small round glass pendant light by Vilhelm Lauritzen.
Size: Width x height x length (mm)
190 x 342 x 190, 1.2 kg
Material: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Moser Pendant, Small
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Moser pendant was designed by Swedish ceramic artist, Anu Moser, in 2002. The designer drew inspiration for the various shapes in the light from observin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$691 / item
Rare Louis Poulsen Brass Hanging Lamps 1960s from the Bavnehøj Church Copenhagen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rare Louis Poulsen brass lamps from the 1960s. These large llamps are hung in the Bavnehøj church Copenhagen. See the photos!
Price for the set.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large 'Flindt' Indoor or Outdoor Wall Light in Corten Red for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Christian Flindt
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Flindt' Indoor or Outdoor Wall Light in Corten Red for Louis Poulsen.
A circular, wall-mounted fixture that brings bold, sculptural illumination to both indoor and outdoor sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
PH 3, 5/2 - Table lamp with yellow shade by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 3,5/2 - Table lamp in burnished brass with a top shade in yellow lacquered copper and middle and bottom shade in amber-coloured glass. Stamped 'PATENTED'. From the 1930s.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Midcentury Mogens Hammer & Henning Moldenhawer Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Mogens Hammer & Henning Moldenhawer, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction fitted with five E27 sockets and matte opaline glass shades. Designed in Denmark in 1953 by Mogens Hammer & Henning Moldenhawer for Louis Poulsen. Ø 90cm.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern PH5 Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The PH5 pendant, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, is a timeless design classic that goes well with any interior style.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Model 3/2 By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Experience the timeless elegance of Poul Henningsen's iconic design with this table lamp, model 3/2, in black metallized design, manufactured by Louis Poulsen. This lamp is not just ...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
PH 3½-2½ Table Lamp With Metal Top Shade In Yellow & Brown Painted Brass Frame
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 3½-2½ table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. The lamp is part of the iconic PH series, which is based on Henningsen's advanced three-shade system, ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH glass Artichoke chandelier for Louis Poulsen.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
'Cirque' Pendant Lamp by Clara Von Zweigbergk for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Clara Von Zweigbergk
Located in Glendale, CA
'Cirque' pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen.
'Cirque' is a play between colors and forms inspired by balloons, carousels, colors and light. Executed in colorfully painted aluminum, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
PH Floor Lamp Model PH80 By Poul Henningsen Made By Louis Poulsen From 1974s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The PH80 floor lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen, is a distinguished piece introduced in 1974 to celebrate Poul Henningsen's 80...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini' Table Lamp in Black and Brass for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Mini 'Table Lamp in Black and Brass for Louis Poulsen
The 'AJ' series was originally designed in 1957 by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for the lighting collection ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 45 Radiohus' Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 45 Radiohus' Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the Radiohuset building in Copenhagen, the VL45's layered opal glass shades, offered in three sizes, provide gentle illumination.
The 'VL45' pendants feature the original design, executed in mouth blown triple layer white opal glass, with a brushed brass pendant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
C. 1980s Albertslund Mini Outdoor Lights by Jens Moller-Jensen for Louis Poulsen
By Jens Møller-Jensen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Albertslund Mini Post Outdoor Lamps, initially designed by Jens Moller-Jensen in 1963 for Louis Poulsen. These examples date to the 1980s and are essentially Dead Stock; Ne...
Category
1980s Danish Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' copper chandelier for Louis Poulsen.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen rest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Copper, Steel
Poul Henningsen Ph 6½-6 Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The trumpet-shaped top shade provides illumination of the area above the three lower shades, which primarily direct the light downwards. A base reflector and a blue glare ring protect against glare from all angles. The strongest light is directly under the fixture. The shades have a matte white painted finish to ensure very comfortable lighting. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system during 1925/1926. The first lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free lighting; aiming to direct light where it was most needed, and creating soft shadows while using incandescent bulbs as a light source. The four-shade system was launched in 1931 to create a fixture that could be mounted high up and serve as an alternative to the commonly used chandeliers. The PH four-shade fixture was designed to increase the amount of light emitted horizontally to provide greater illumination of walls and shelves than was possible using standard three-shade lights. It was removed from the Louis Poulsen standard range in the 1940s, but was redesigned in 1979 by Danish architects, Sophus Frandsen and Ebbe Christensen, for the Charlottenborg exhibition building in Copenhagen (although in a larger size: PH 6...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$5,873 / item
Danish Modern Adjustable Table Lamp in Metal, Made by Louis Poulsen, 1950s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and elegant adjustable table lamp in black lacquered metal from the 1950s. Made by the Danish company Louis Poulsen.
The light can be directly pointed at a subject as well as ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton Pair of First Edition Enamel Flowerpot Pendants by Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Verner Panton pair of first edition enamel flowerpot pendants by Louis Poulsen designed for Louis Poulsen in 1969.
This set of two white pendant lights are the early rare enamel ver...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vilhelm Lauritzen, Pair of Brass Pendants Lamps, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of “Guldpendel” Brass Pendant Lamps, by Danish designer Vilhelm Lauritzen and manufacturer: Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1955
These pendants feature a solid brass top section wit...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen Ph 80 Floor Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture emits diffuse and symmetrical light. The majority of the light is directed downwards, and the opal acrylic shades provide comfortable room lighting. The red hue of the top reflector helps give the light a warmer glow. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were designed by PH in cooperation with Louis Poulsen for an exhibition in Paris. This partnership continued up until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free light, direct light where it was most needed, and create soft shadows, using incandescent bulbs as a light source. PH 80...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$1,728 / item
GamFratesi Black 'Yuh' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
GamFratesi Black 'Yuh' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
Designed in 2017 by the Danish-Italian duo Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, the 'Yuh' is inspired by the classic virtues of Danish M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
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Aluminum, Brass
Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-2½ Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The louvre is 100% glare-free, with a design based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs most of the light downwards. For some variants, the top shade is made of deep drawn aluminum with white inner surface that ensures gentle, downward light distribution. The two bottom handblown opal glass shades ensure a large glare-free light surface, making optimum use of the light source to provide comfortable, functional lighting. The PH 3½-2½ Glass Table lamp was designed in 1928 and is one of many advanced projects undertaken by Poul Henningsen in the development of his world-famous three-shade system from 1926. Poul Henningsen devoted most of his life to taming electric light. He based his three-shade design on a logarithmic spiral to make optimum use of the light source. He was constantly doing calculations and tests. The form of the shades was determined by the way they were required to shape and reflect the light, and the lamp was designed to be glare-free. The first PH Table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Chrome
$1,649 / item
Poul Henningsen Chrome and Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen Chrome and Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Executed in white opal glass and choice of brass, chrome or black metallized frame. The mouth-blown white opal gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Midcentury Poul Henningsen Copper Pendant Langelinie Louis Poulsen Denmark 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Beautiful and rare Poul Henningsen pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen designed in 1958 for the Langelinie Pavillion in Copenhagen. Nine circul...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
PH 4/2½ Table Lamp With White Opal Glass & Burnished Brass By Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp, PH 4/2½, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen in the 1930s. The lamp is made with white opal glass shades and a bronzed brass frame, which provid...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Louis Poulsen lighting 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 lighting, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 332 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 791 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Louis Poulsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Alfred Homann, Poul Henningsen, and Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Prices for Louis Poulsen lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £157 and can go as high as £57,409, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £988.
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Questions About Louis Poulsen Lighting
- 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.