Skip to main content

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.

Find a collection of authentic Poul Henningsen table lamps, floor lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

to
35
280
196
232
231
18
282
149
32
6
1
230
250
26
142
39
17
32
3
29
51
24
10
4
469
162
143
93
77
454
450
443
24
24
481
288
401
248
9,709
3,920
2,552
2,240
Creator: Poul Henningsen
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White. 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 Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Gray
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen in gray. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a clas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen PH glass Artichoke chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Hennin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Poul Henningsen "PH5" Ceiling Lights
By Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
One of the most famous and sought after lights by Poul Henningsen, designed for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, this pair of matte white-enameled aluminum lamps are accentuated with royal bl...
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp in White and Chrome for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' floor lamp in white and chrome for Louis Poulsen. New, current production. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade-system back in 1925-26. In collaboratio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Hues of Blue for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Denmark. Designed in 1958. 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 in whether the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interests 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!” Henningsen wanted to improve the colour reproduction characteristics of the light source in the PH 5. Small red and blue shades were therefore inserted to supplement the colour in the part of the spectrum where the eye is least sensitive – the red and blue areas – thereby subduing the light in the middle yellow-green region where the eye is most sensitive. At the time, no one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light, which remains 100% glare-free, irrespective of how the light is installed or which light source is used. The red and blue rings...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-3½' Glass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 4½-3½' Glass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'PH 4½ - 3½' glass floor lamp is a member of the PH 3-shade family which was originally conceived in the winter of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Portable Glass & Chrome Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Portable Glass & Chrome Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen This legendary design originated from Henningsen's brilliant three-shade system from late 1920s. Execu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Ph Floor Lamp Model Ph3½-2½, Limited Edition By Poul Henningsen From 2016
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The PH floor lamp, model PH3½-2½, is a limited edition designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. This exclusive lamp features an upper s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Copper

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All Blue
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in monochrome blue. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestsell...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Vintergækken Table Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Danish mid century desk / table lamp model "PH 2/2" Vintergækken by Poul Henningsen produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark, 1930s. In good original condition with nice amber sha...
Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contrast Pendant by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Contrast pendant in painted metal, designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen and made by Louis Poulsen Denmark. Great original condition.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 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 restaur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Midcentury "PH5" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Danish Design, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pendant in painted metal, designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Great original condition.
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 3-2 1/2 Outdoor Bollard for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3-2 1/2 outdoor bollard for Louis Poulsen. Based on Poul Henningsen's revolutionary reflective three-shade system, which directs t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/3' Metal Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3/3 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/3' Opaline Glass and Metal Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/3' 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 Henni...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Copper 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 Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal, Copper

Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Hues of Red for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Denmark. Designed in 1958. 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 in whether the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interests 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!” Henningsen wanted to improve the colour reproduction characteristics of the light source in the PH 5. Small red and blue shades were therefore inserted to supplement the colour in the part of the spectrum where the eye is least sensitive – the red and blue areas – thereby subduing the light in the middle yellow-green region where the eye is most sensitive. At the time, no one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light, which remains 100% glare-free, irrespective of how the light is installed or which light source is used. The red and blue rings...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen's First Chandelier, Unika, Collector's Item
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN'S FIRST CHANDELIER In 1915, Poul Henningsen was entrusted with the task of being the architect for the refurbishment of a villa on Frederiksberg Allé, where the firs...
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

PH 5 white chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, model PH 5 white with purple details. Denmark, 1960s. Iconic PH 5 chandelier designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s Dani...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/3' Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3/3 Opaline glass pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen. These refined pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen contrast chandelier Louis Poulsen Denmark 1962
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice pair of so called 'Contrast' chandeliers designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark, 1962. The PH Contrast pendant lights are a special find for co...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5/5' Metal Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
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 Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

PH Bombardment Crown With 5 Arms & White opal glass shades By Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Beautiful ceiling lamp that fits well above the dining table or in a living room. Designed by Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) and produced by Louis Poulsen for a very limited period on t...
Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Chrome

PH 2/1 Table Lamp With Opal Glass & Brass Frame By Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The new PH 2/1 Portable table lamp from Louis Poulsen, designed by Poul Henningsen, combines the classic three-shade system with modern flexibility. This portable version allows for ...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Yellow
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Yellow. The PH 3½-3 pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's original draw...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White. 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 Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 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 restaurant in Copenhagen, where it still hangs today. This iconic lamp has a world-famous unique sculptural aesthetic, and is viewed internationally as an iconic design. The fixture displays...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, 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 Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen PH glass Artichoke chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Hennin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant – Small
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture provides 100% glare-free light. The 72 precisely positioned leaves form 12 unique rows of six leaves each. They illuminate the fixture as well as emitting diffused light with a unique pattern. The fixture provides decorative and comfortable lighting. For the energy saving LED variant the quality of light and atmosphere surrounding the product is kept at the highest level. The PH Artichoke...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 5 Mini Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture provides 100% glare-free light. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and lateral light, thus illuminating itself. In the PH 5 Classic, a warmer tone of light is created by the inside red cone and a small blue reflector. The PH 5 Mini...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Classic White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Classic White. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Brass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' brass chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen resta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Poul Henningsen Ph Snowball Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture emits comfortable glare-free diffuse light. Matte painted undersurfaces and glossy top surfaces result in an attractive reflection of the diffused light, creating uniform...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Chrome
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Chrome Poul Henningsen’s legendary design stems from his own, brilliant three-shade system from late 1920s. He...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Poul Henningsen Chrome and Opaline Glass 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen Chrome and Opaline Glass 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The PH 3½-2½ Glass Table lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1928 as part of his famous three-sh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The Lamp was designed by Louis Poulsen. Designed to hang low over the table, they create a 100% glare-free light these pendants have purple band details on the underside and orange...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-2½ Glass 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 handblown opal three-layer glass, which is glossy on top and sandblasted matte on the underside, giving a soft and diffuse light distribution. 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 handblown opal three-layer glass, which is glossy on top and sandblasted matte on the underside, giving a soft and diffuse light distribution. 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large 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 restaurant in Copenhagen, where it still hangs today. This iconic lamp has a world-famous unique sculptural aesthetic, and is viewed internationally as an iconic design. The fixture displays...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen 'PH 2-1 Stem Fitting' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2-1 Stem Fitting' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen. This refined chandelier is an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and is based on Poul Henningsen's ori...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Brass

Poul Henningsen Ph 3-2½ Wall 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 have a matte white painted interior s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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:...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

PH 5 white chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, model PH 5 white with purple details. Denmark, 1960s. Iconic PH 5 chandelier designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s Dani...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen, Set of Four Dining Chairs, Model ‘Ph 507’
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of four Poul Hennignsen dining chairs with a frame of tubular chromed steel. Seat and back upholstered with light leather. Rich details such as Poul Henningsen silhouette on t...
Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp Model PH-3/3 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp model PH-3/3 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. Marked “PAT. APPL”.
Category

1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Chrome
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Chrome Executed in white opal glass and chrome, metallized black, or brass frame, the 'PH 3/2' pendant's mouth blown white opal glass shades are glossy on top and sandblasted matte on the underside, softening the design and cast a harmonious, glare-free light that is the hallmark of Henningsen's design. The 'PH 3/2' pendant light...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Louis Poulsen, Extra Large Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, extra large Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen. Measures: Width 840 x height 720 x length 840 (mm), 25.2 kg Material: Leaves: b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black Poul Henningsen’s legendary design stems from his own, brilliant three-shade system from late 1920s. Hen...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Black Metallized
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 glass pendants for Louis Poulsen in Black Metallized. Executed in white opal glass and a black metallized frame. The Industrial look of the dark metallized sur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All Blue
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen in all blue. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Opaline Glass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Opaline Glass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black Poul Henningsen designed the original three-shade system in 1926-27, using a scientific approach to cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pendel Model PH 3/2 Akademi By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Poul Henningsen's collaboration with Louis Poulsen began as early as 1925-1926, when PH, in partnership with Louis Poulsen, designed the first lamps for an exhibition in Paris. This collaboration lasted until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH aimed to create glare-free light, directing the light where it was needed and producing soft shadows using the incandescent bulb as the light source. The PH 3/2 Academy Pendant is part of the 3-shade family, which now comprises 30 lamps, including 3 for outdoor use. PH didn't just design a lamp but an entire system, resulting in approximately a thousand different variations produced over the years. The extensive selection included table lamps, floor lamps, and wall lamps. Additionally, there were various chandeliers that became highly popular as high-hanging lighting fixtures...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-3½ Glass Table Lamp
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 handblown opal three-lay...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black and White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 80 floor lamp for Louis Poulsen in black and white. Poul Henningsen designed the original three-shade system in 1926-27, using a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Steel

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Modern White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in modern white. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Today, the 'PH 5' remains the bestselling design...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Danish Poul Henningsen Contrast Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The "Contrast" pendant light, a masterwork designed by Poul Henningsen in 1960 for the Danish lighting manufacturer, Louis Poulsen. The design is a true representation of Henningsen'...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Aluminum and Glass PH 4½-4 Pendant by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A PH 4½-4 pendant with a white-lacquered aluminum top shade and 2 white opal glass lower shades. Chromed metal socket cover.
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Mid-Century PH4 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This pendant was designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen from 1966 until it was discontinued in this color in the late 1970s to early 1980s. It is made of powder-co...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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.
Questions About Poul Henningsen Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Poul 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell how old a lamp is by the cord, look at the plug. Antique lamps and older vintage lamps will often have plugs with prongs that are the same size, while more recent fixtures will feature polarized plugs, which have one large prong and one small prong. Antique lamps often feature exposed wires or fabric covers on their cords. You'll usually find PVC or plastic covers on newer lamps. Keep in mind that older lamps may have been rewired over the years, so the cord isn't always a reliable way to date a lamp. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can examine your lamp and use multiple factors to determine its age. Find a large collection of lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

Recently Viewed

View All