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.
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen. AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall for indoor and and outdo...
Metal
Small Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall for indoor and and out...
Metal
Large Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall for indoor and and out...
Metal
'LP Grand Surface' Flush Mount Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Glossy White
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'LP Grand Surface' Flush Mount Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Glossy White. The first 'LP Grand' came into existence in 2016 after Louis Poulsen approached the prize-winning Danish desig...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
'LP Grand Surface' Flush Mount Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Champagne
By Louis Poulsen, Christian Flindt
Located in Glendale, CA
'LP Grand Surface' Flush Mount Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Champagne. The first 'LP Grand' came into existence in 2016 after Louis Poulsen approached the prize-winning Danish designer...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
'LP Grand Surface' Flush Mount Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Matte Black
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'LP Grand Surface' Flush Mount Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Matte Black. The first 'LP Grand' came into existence in 2016 after Louis Poulsen approached the prize-winning Danish design...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
"Munkegaard" Ceiling Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen was one of the leading figures of twentieth century Danish design, known for his ability to unify architecture, furniture, and lighting into a cohesive vision. Trained ...
Metal, Brass
Louis Poulsen White Minimalist in or Outdoor Ceiling Lamps by Jens Møller Jensen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Louis Poulsen ceiling lamp fixtures - large version 'Magasin' (Type: 244376) designed in 1963 by Jens Møller Jensen. Clean strict lines and very much i...
Steel
'LP Grand Suspended' Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Champagne
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'LP Grand Suspended' Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Champagne. The circular luminaire emits a combination of softly diffused, glare-free, downwardly directed light and reflected ...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
'LP Grand Suspended' Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Matte Black
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'LP Grand Suspended' Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Matte Black In 2016, Louis Poulsen approached prize-winning Danish designer Christian Flindt with a request for a space-saving...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
'LP Grand Suspended' Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Gloss White
By Christian Flindt, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
'LP Grand Suspended' pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen in Gloss White. In 2016, Louis Poulsen approached prize-winning Danish designer Christian Flindt with a request for a space-savin...
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1 of 8 Louis Poulsen ‘Pyramid’ Pendants by Jørgen Rasmussen, Denmark, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen, Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Echt, NL
Vintage ‘Pyramid’ Pendants by Jørgen Rasmussen and Ole Meyer in very good condition. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen in the 1970s We have eight lamps a...
Metal
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Light for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Three Mid-Century Modern wall or ceiling lights designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, circa 1960s, executed in nickelled brass and pressed glass.
Brass
Large Wavey Murano Ceiling/ Wall Light
Located in Westport, CT
One textured clear blown Murano wavy sconce with silver hardware, comprised of six lights up to 60 watts each, can be displayed horizontally or vertically ...
Glass
$2,375 / item
H 5 in Dm 10 in
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Black Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali — which...
Marble
Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a large frosted white Murano glass shade and amber decor / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 18 ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
French 1950's Large Scale Wall or Ceiling Light by Lunel
By Arlus
Located in Hanover, MA
Another addition to our collection of what we call "elbow form" wall or ceiling mounted fixtures by Lunel Lumiere, France 1950's. This one is notable for its dark walnut embelli...
Brass, Steel
Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade with red border / Made in Italy in the style of Venini, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 14 inche...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand made blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: E27 (US E26). .
Glass
$246 / item
H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Vintage German Oval White Opaline Glass Flush Mount Sconces Wall Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
German opaline industrial ceiling lamp Metal base with white opaline glass 1x E27 / E26 Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All...
Iron
Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single frosted white Murano glass shade enclosed in green border / Made in Italy in the style of Venini, circa 1960s Measures: diamet...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sconce / Flush Mount in Glass and Brass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Seven brass cones are mount to mirrored glass to perfectly reflect each bulb, giving the illusion of lights floating in space. Measures: Diameter 45 cm. Depth 6 cm.
Metal
Louis Poulsen, AJ Color Floor Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, AJ color floor lamp by Arne Jacobsen Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 275 x 1300 x 322, 3.4 kg Material: Spun steel. Injection...
Metal
Louis Poulsen, AJ Color Wall Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, AJ color wall lamp by Arne Jacobsen Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 318 x 180 x 125, 0.9 kg Material: Steel. Cord length 2.4 m...
Metal
Vintage Louis Poulsen Metal & Glass Flush Mount in the Manner of Bruno Gatta
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vintage Louis Poulsen Metal & Glass Flush Mount in the manner of Bruno Gatta. A quintessentially minimalist design executed in opaline glass and painted metal. A highly functional ce...
Metal
Chromed Flower Pot Ceiling Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960's
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This ceiling lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in the 1960's. It is clearly part of the 'Flowerpot familiy'. It is a playful piece with a mirrored chrome outside a...
Metal, Chrome
Four AJ Eklipta Ceiling Lights by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four AJ Eklipta ceiling lights by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen. Designed and manufactured in the Netherlands, circa 1960's. Enameled metal, opaline glass...
Glass
AJ Eklipta Flush Mount by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AJ Eklipta flush mount by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen. Designed and manufactured in the Netherlands, circa 1960's. Enameled metal, opaline glass diffuse...
Metal
Three Vilhelm Lauritzen Radiohaus Wall Lights
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in New York, NY
An original set of three Bauhaus style 1920s polished brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Poulsen. Rewired. The lights can tilt and be set in ...
Brass
Three Vilhelm Lauritzen Radiohaus Wall Lights
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
An original set of three Bauhaus style 1920s polished brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Poulsen. Rewired. The lights can tilt and be set in ...
Brass
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H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in
AJ Eklipta Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The AJ Eklipta lamp was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall. He originally designed the light in two sizes: ø 35 cm and ø 45 cm, and later, in 1963, a smaller ver...
Aluminum
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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. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, Circa 1926 All original, early production. Complete with under shade. Flush mounted fixture. This very early, metal frame was the earliest rendition of the later, more malleable wire frame PH designed for his patented, 3 shade lamp...
Brass
Poul Henningsen, Early Ceiling Lamp, Brass, Copper, Opal Glass, Denmark, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in High Point, NC
A rare version of the Poul Henningsen "4/4" patent applied flush mount / ceiling lamp / wall lamp. Light fixture in patinated brass. All original shades. Top screen in white lacquere...
Brass, Copper
Arne Jacobsen for Munkegårds Flush Mount Light Fixture
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Munkegaard lamp (Munkegård) was designed by Arne Jacobsen as a part of the interior design for public school Munkegårdskolen (1957) in Gentofte, north of Copenhagen. This is a gr...
Brass
Mid-Century Scandinavian Recessed Flush Mounts with Brass and Frosted Glass
By Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Realized by the Danish producer Louis Poulsen & Co. circa 1960, this sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist recessed flush mount features a lustrous chrome ring circumscribing its perim...
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen for Poulsen Copper Outdoor Wall Lamp Sconces
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration are eight copper outdoor wall lamps or sconces by Poul Henningsen manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Denmark circa 1970. In good vintage condition. Eight sconces a...
Copper