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Poul Henningsen Decorative Objects

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.

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PH Grand Piano PH170 Curated, Mineral Leather, White Oak and Burned Brass
PH Grand Piano PH170 Curated, Mineral Leather, White Oak and Burned Brass

PH Grand Piano PH170 Curated, Mineral Leather, White Oak and Burned Brass

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwide. All prices are ex works but we have extensive experience in worldwide delivery and installment, including “white glove delivery”. All our authentic PH Pianos are crafted inhouse and according to original design and true craftsmanship traditions. We are a Danish company, based in Copenhagen, and we have a big showroom in the very heart of Copenhagen with the full collection of all PH Pianos as well as the Poul Henningsen furniture collection that we also hold the exclusive license for. We value and apply Danish, Scandinavian and Nordic values in everything we do, including reliability, full transparency and trustworthy communication! - 5-Year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship, and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. This spectacular PH Grand Piano Curated Edition is the first of its kind. It has been created in collaboration with Stevns Klint Experience, a UNESCO heritage site located an hour away from Copenhagen, Denmark. The materials and finishes of this piano have been completely customized to represent key elements of the Stevns Klint Experience geography. From the leather banding, to the type and finish of the wood, to the metal trimming on the case, this piano is very special. More than Just a Piano- Finishes with Symbolism The mineral-colored leather banding of this piano represents the Fish Clay found in the chalk cliffs of Stevns Klint. Fish Clay is the layer of gray clay which contains meteorite particulate, and is scientific proof of the collision 55 million years ago of a meteor with Earth, that ended almost all life including the dinosaurs. Hand-carved beautiful ash-wood frames the delicate and elegant transparent lid, and all metal trim has been done in a semi-matte oxidized brass finish called Burned Brass. All materials and finishes combine to create an extremely elegant, aesthetically stunning-yet approachable- piano. Stevns Klint Experience has provided four fossils from the site which have been set into the frame of the piano, making this instrument a true collector’s piece. Original Design, Unique Customization Designed by Poul Henningsen in 1930, the PH Grand Piano is an iconic design from Denmark that has captured the attention of art collectors everywhere. As a Curated Edition, this instrument is the first of its kind to use a piano action...

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2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Decorative Objects

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Brass

PH170 Bow Grand Piano in Macassar Wood with Brass, Art-Case Piano
PH170 Bow Grand Piano in Macassar Wood with Brass, Art-Case Piano

PH170 Bow Grand Piano in Macassar Wood with Brass, Art-Case Piano

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwide. All prices are ex works but we have extensive experience in worldwide delivery and installment, including “white glove delivery”. All our authentic PH Pianos are crafted inhouse and according to original design and true craftsmanship traditions. We are a Danish company, based in Copenhagen, and we have a big showroom in the very heart of Copenhagen with the full collection of all PH Pianos as well as the Poul Henningsen furniture collection that we also hold the exclusive license for. We value and apply Danish, Scandinavian and Nordic values in everything we do, including reliability, full transparency and trustworthy communication! - 5 year guarantee - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance Inside and Out, A Masterful Work of Art This PH Bow Grand Piano Curated Edition is an exquisite instrument and sculptural art case piano, featuring Macassar Wood casing with a high gloss finish, with polished brass metal trim. Inside the beautiful case lies the highest-quality, hand-selected piano action. Design Legacy and Skilled Craftsmanship The iconic Danish designer Poul Henningsen designed the PH Bow Grand Piano in...

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2010s Danish Art Deco Poul Henningsen Decorative Objects

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Brass

PH Grand Piano PH159 Legacy, Black Woven Leather, Chrome
PH Grand Piano PH159 Legacy, Black Woven Leather, Chrome

PH Grand Piano PH159 Legacy, Black Woven Leather, Chrome

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwide. All prices are ex works but we have extensive experience in worldwide delivery and installment, including “white glove delivery”. All our authentic PH Pianos are crafted inhouse and according to original design and true craftsmanship traditions. We are a Danish company, based in Copenhagen, and we have a big showroom in the very heart of Copenhagen with the full collection of all PH Pianos as well as the Poul Henningsen furniture collection that we also hold the exclusive license for. We value and apply Danish, Scandinavian and Nordic values in everything we do, including reliability, full transparency and trustworthy communication! - 5-Year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship, and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. This very special PH Grand Piano...

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2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Decorative Objects

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Chrome

PH Grand Piano PH157 Legacy, Walnut Cognac Leather Brass, Modern, Sculptural
PH Grand Piano PH157 Legacy, Walnut Cognac Leather Brass, Modern, Sculptural

PH Grand Piano PH157 Legacy, Walnut Cognac Leather Brass, Modern, Sculptural

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwide. All prices are ex works but we have extensive experience in worldwide delivery and instalment, including “white glove delivery”. All our authentic PH Pianos are crafted inhouse and according to original design and true craftsmanship traditions. We are a Danish company, based in Copenhagen, and we have a big showroom in the very heart of Copenhagen with the full collection of all PH Pianos as well as the Poul Henningsen furniture collection that we also hold the exclusive license for. We value and apply Danish, Scandinavian and Nordic values in everything we do, including reliability, full transparency and trustworthy communication! - 5 year guarantee - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance In 1930, Poul Henningsen completely reimagined the world’s most popular musical instrument with his PH Grand Piano...

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2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Decorative Objects

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Brass

PH Upright Piano, Cognac Leather with Brass Metal Parts, Modern, Sculptural
PH Upright Piano, Cognac Leather with Brass Metal Parts, Modern, Sculptural

PH Upright Piano, Cognac Leather with Brass Metal Parts, Modern, Sculptural

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwide. All prices are ex works but we have extensive experience in worldwide delivery and installment, including “white glove delivery”. All our authentic PH Pianos are crafted inhouse and according to original design and true craftsmanship traditions. We are a Danish company, based in Copenhagen, and we have a big showroom in the very heart of Copenhagen with the full collection of all PH Pianos as well as the Poul Henningsen furniture collection that we also hold the exclusive license for. We value and apply Danish, Scandinavian and Nordic values in everything we do, including reliability, full transparency and trustworthy communication! - 5-Year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship, and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. An incredible design piece for all spaces. This new edition of the PH Upright Piano...

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2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Decorative Objects

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Brass

PH Bow Grand Piano in Maple Birch with Brass Details, Modern, Sculptural
PH Bow Grand Piano in Maple Birch with Brass Details, Modern, Sculptural

PH Bow Grand Piano in Maple Birch with Brass Details, Modern, Sculptural

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwide. All prices are ex works but we have extensive experience in worldwide delivery and instalment, including “white glove delivery”. All our authentic PH Pianos are crafted inhouse and according to original design and true craftsmanship traditions. We are a Danish company, based in Copenhagen, and we have a big showroom in the very heart of Copenhagen with the full collection of all PH Pianos as well as the Poul Henningsen furniture collection that we also hold the exclusive license for. We value and apply Danish, Scandinavian and Nordic values in everything we do, including reliability, full transparency and trustworthy communication! - 5 year guarantee - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance The PH Bow Grand Piano...

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2010s Danish Art Deco Poul Henningsen Decorative Objects

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Maple, Birch, Birdseye Maple

PH Upright Piano, Cognac Color Leather with Chrome, Modern, Sculptural
PH Upright Piano, Cognac Color Leather with Chrome, Modern, Sculptural

PH Upright Piano, Cognac Color Leather with Chrome, Modern, Sculptural

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. For those who want a traditional acoustic upright piano with one of the most iconic design silhouettes, the PH Upright Piano...

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2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Decorative Objects

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Chrome

Ph Grand Piano PH159 Legacy, Black Woven Leather, Oxidized Brass, Walnut Wood
Ph Grand Piano PH159 Legacy, Black Woven Leather, Oxidized Brass, Walnut Wood

Ph Grand Piano PH159 Legacy, Black Woven Leather, Oxidized Brass, Walnut Wood

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwi...

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2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Decorative Objects

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Chrome

PH Bow Grand Piano in American Red Maple Burl with Brass, Modern, Sculptural
PH Bow Grand Piano in American Red Maple Burl with Brass, Modern, Sculptural

PH Bow Grand Piano in American Red Maple Burl with Brass, Modern, Sculptural

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwide. All prices are ex works but we have extensive experience in worldwide delivery and instalment, including “white glove delivery”. All our authentic PH Pianos are crafted inhouse and according to original design and true craftsmanship traditions. We are a Danish company, based in Copenhagen, and we have a big showroom in the very heart of Copenhagen with the full collection of all PH Pianos as well as the Poul Henningsen furniture collection that we also hold the exclusive license for. We value and apply Danish, Scandinavian and Nordic values in everything we do, including reliability, full transparency and trustworthy communication! - 5 year guarantee - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance This gorgeous new PH Bow Grand Piano...

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2010s Danish Art Deco Poul Henningsen Decorative Objects

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Brass

PH Bow Grand Piano, Maple Birch with Brass Details
PH Bow Grand Piano, Maple Birch with Brass Details

PH Bow Grand Piano, Maple Birch with Brass Details

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

- All prices are listed ex works. - 5 year guarantee. - We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. The PH Bow Grand Piano...

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2010s Danish Art Deco Poul Henningsen Decorative Objects

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Brass

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  • 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.