Poul Henningsen Furniture
Danish, 1894-1967
The name Poul Henningsen is synonymous with the best and most innovative modern Scandinavian lamps and other lighting. The Danish designer created a signature vocabulary of fixtures with tiered and layered shades in sculptural arrangements that are at once naturalistic and geometric.
Henningsen grew up in a town on the outskirts of Copenhagen and studied architecture at the Technical University of Denmark. He would become a noted art critic, journalist and screenwriter, but his first love was lighting design.
Henningsen’s childhood home was illuminated by oil lamps. When his family switched to electrified lighting, he was alarmed and repelled by the harsh glare cast by an incandescent bulb, and in his late teens he began conducting quasi-scientific experiments to measure which materials and methods best diffused or reflected light to give it a warm brightness. His work came to the attention of the lighting-fixtures firm Louis Poulsen, which sponsored the development of a prototype lamp. The design won a gold medal at the 1925 Paris Expositions Internationales des Arts Decóratifs et Industriels Modernes — from which the term Art Deco derives. The lamp, whose three-part shade is said to be inspired by the arrangement of a dinner plate atop a soup bowl atop a teacup, became the basis for Henningsen’s most successful design, the PH 4/3 desk lamp.
All told, Henningsen would design some 100 lighting fixtures in his career. Some of his most notable creations are hanging lamps, which include the Septima (1929), a pendant composed of seven graduated frosted-glass layers; the Spiral (1942), made of a single ribbon of enameled aluminum; and the Artichoke lamp (1958), whose 70 glass or metal fins in a staggered and graduated arrangement on a central steel frame resemble those of its namesake. The last is likely Henningsen’s masterwork and an icon of mid-20th-century design. Like all Henningsen lighting designs, it is striking, sculptural and — thanks to his insistence on the primacy of the quality of the light cast — superbly functional.
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Style: Modern
Creator: Poul Henningsen
Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Pendant Light in Black by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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 Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Glass
Louis Poulsen PH 2/1 Pendant Light in Black by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Glass
Louis Poulsen PH 3½-3 Color Pendant in Yellow 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen PH 3½-3 Glass Pendant Light in Black by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen PH 3-2½ Outdoor Wall Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product
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 P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Wall Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, outdoor wall lamp in black by Poul Henningsen
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
283 x 239 x 336, 2.4 kg
Material: Shades and arm in black lacquered stainless s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Small Table Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, small table light by Poul Henningsen
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
200 x 355 x 200, 1.6 kg
Material: Shades in mouth-blown white opal glass with the body a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Medium Table Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, medium table light by Poul Henningsen
Measures: Width 290 x height 472 x length 290 (mm), 3.0 kg
Material: Shades in mouth-blown white opal glass with the body an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Color Table Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, color table light by Poul Henningsen
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
330 x 450 x 330, 2.6 kg
Top shade: Spun aluminium. The insid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Medium Glass Table Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, medium glass table light by Poul Henningsen
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
330 x 450 x 330, 3.0 kg
Material: Shade: Mouth-blown white opal glass Top plate: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp in Matte White by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
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 Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Louis Poulsen PH 3½-2½ Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product
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 P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Wall Lamp in Cooper by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, outdoor wall lamp in cooper by Poul Henningsen
Size: Width x height x length (mm)
450 x 290 x 505, 6.8 kg
Shades: Spun copper. Wall box and arm: Copperplated, brass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, outdoor lamp in black by Poul Henningsen.
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
283 x 909 x 283, 3.6 kg
Material: Black-lacquered stainless steel. Ground anchor: I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Large Metal Table Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, large metal table light by Poul Henningsen
Measures: Width x Height x Length (mm)
450 x 540 x 450, 3.0 kg
Material: Shades: white lacquered aluminium, Stem and base...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen PH 3-2½ Bollard Outdoor Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product
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 P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Louis Poulsen PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant Lamp in Chrome by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
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 hand blown opal three-lay...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Louis Poulsen, Small Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, small Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Measures: Width 480 x Height 465 x Length 480 (mm), 8.6 kg
Material: Leaves: brass, s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Metal Floor Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, metal floor light by Poul Henningsen
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
550 x 1315 x 550, 7.4 kg
Material: Shades: white opal acrylic and polycarbonate, stem in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Medium Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, Medium Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Width x Height x Length (mm)
600 x 580 x 600, 13.9 kg
Material: Leaves: Brass, stainless steel polished, cooper, whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Large Glass Table Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, large glass table light by Poul Henningsen
Measures: Width x Height x Length (mm)
450 x 550 x 450, 9.3 kg
Material: Shades in mouth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Floor Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, floor light by Poul Henningsen
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
330 x 1300 x 330, 6.8 kg
Material: Shades in mouth-blown white opal glass with the stem and ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Small Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, small pendant light by Poul Henningsen.
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
466 x 318 x 466, 2,5 kg
Material: Matte lacquered aluminum. Struts: Purple, rolled aluminum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Large Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, large Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Width x Height x Length (mm)
720 x 650 x 720, 17.3 kg
Material: Leaves: Brass, stainle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Medium Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, medium pendant light by Poul Henningsen.
Measures: Width 650 x height 500 x length 650 (mm), 8,2 kg
Material: Matte lacquered aluminum. Struts: Purple, rolled aluminum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen PH 4½-3½ Glass Table Lamp in Chrome by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
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 hand blown opal three-lay...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen, Large Glass Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, large glass Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Width x Height x Length (mm)
720 x 650 x 720, 24.6 kg
Material: Leave...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Glass Floor Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, glass floor light by Poul Henningsen
Measures: Width 450 x height 1250 x length 450(mm), 15.5 kg
Material: Shades in mouth-blown white opal glass with top plate an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Extra Large Glass Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, extra large glass Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Measures: Width 840 x height 720 x length 840(mm)
Material: Le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Small Glass Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, small glass Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Measures: Width 480 x height 570 x length 480(mm), 10.9 kg
Material:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen PH Louvre Pendant in White by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
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 aro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Louis Poulsen PH 4½-3½ Glass Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product
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 P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Straight Arm PH 4½/3 Copper Sconce by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A PH 4.5/3 outdoor sconce with a straight 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 light and...
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Copper
Curved Arm PH 4½/3 Copper Sconce by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Poul Henningsen Pair of Limited Edition Three-Arm Chandeliers
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
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...
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
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Poul Henningsen 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 Poul Henningsen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 244 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 483 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Poul Henningsen 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 furniture by Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen, and Fog & Mørup. Prices for Poul Henningsen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $287 and can go as high as $332,864, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,283.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Poul Henningsen is famous for designing innovative modern Scandinavian lamps and other lighting. The Danish designer created a signature vocabulary of fixtures with tiered and layered shades in sculptural arrangements that are at once naturalistic and geometric. Some of his most iconic pieces include the Spiral, made of a single ribbon of enameled aluminum, and the Artichoke lamp, whose 70 glass or metal fins in a staggered and graduated arrangement on a central steel frame resemble those of its namesake. Find a collection of Poul Henningsen lighting on 1stDibs.
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