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Poul Henningsen Lighting

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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Creator: Poul Henningsen
Vintage Cream White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Vintage Cream White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

Vintage Cream White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Manufactured in Denmark circa 1980 by Louis Poulsen. Designed by Poul Henningsen - PH. Measurements: Diameter: 40 cm, Height: 20 cm. The lamp is designed so that you have a maximum d...

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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Steel

Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Vintergækken Table Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1930s
Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Vintergækken Table Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1930s

Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Vintergækken Table Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and early Danish mid century modern "PH 2/2 / Vintergækken" desk table lamp with the iconic and sought after original amber shades and a beautifully patinated brass and b...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen PH-lamp 4/4-pendant Copper & Glass, 1930s
Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen PH-lamp 4/4-pendant Copper & Glass, 1930s

Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen PH-lamp 4/4-pendant Copper & Glass, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Odense, DK

An exceptional and increasingly rare early example of Poul Henningsen’s iconic PH 4/4 pendant, dating to the early 1930s. This piece embodies the designer’s pioneering approach to gl...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper

Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s
Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s

Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Søborg, DK

Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 table lamp for Louis Poulsen This is an early PH 4/3 table lamp with a bakelite E27 bulb holder. In great condition with age related wear and patina on th...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Pair of wall lamps “PH 4.5” by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Pair of wall lamps “PH 4.5” by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark

Pair of wall lamps “PH 4.5” by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Karlstad, SE

Iconic pair of outdoor wall lamps from the PH series, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. The lamps feature the classic multi-shade system, engineered to provi...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper

An Iconic Poul Henningsen  Garden Lamp by Louis Poulsen
An Iconic Poul Henningsen  Garden Lamp by Louis Poulsen

An Iconic Poul Henningsen Garden Lamp by Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Søborg, DK

A rare iconic Poul Henningsen copper garden lamp PH 4.5 made in Denmark by Louis Poulsen from the 1960s This iconic lamp was first designed in 1966 and has been a Classic ever since ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper

White Vintage PH 4.5/4 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
White Vintage PH 4.5/4 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

White Vintage PH 4.5/4 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A very rare version in the Poul Henningsen metal series. It's basically a PH 4/3 on steroids. It is taller and wider. It was made for a brief time during the 1980s based upon a desig...

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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen, Aluminum & Copper
PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen, Aluminum & Copper

PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen, Aluminum & Copper

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Berlin, DE

This striking pendant features 72 metal leaves in 12 precise rows of six, creating soft, glare-free light in every direction. Its name reflects the unique, layered design that radiat...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Copper, Steel

PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s

PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The PH Piano table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s, is a rare example of early Scandinavian modern lighting design. The la...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Ph 4 1/2 - 4
 Metal and Glass Pendant Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen
Mid-Century Ph 4 1/2 - 4
 Metal and Glass Pendant Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen

Mid-Century Ph 4 1/2 - 4
 Metal and Glass Pendant Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Classic slatted pendant lamp by Danish manufacturer Louis Poulsen, based on a design by Poul Henningsen. Here is a rare version with a metal upper shade. The design is based on Poul...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Yellow
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Yellow

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Yellow

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Yellow The 'PH 3½-2½' table lamp is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Brass & Glass Table Lamp in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Brass & Glass Table Lamp in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Brass & Glass Table Lamp in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 Brass and Glass Table Lamp in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen This legendary design stems from Henningsen's brilliant three-shade system from late 1920s, which wa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 Copper Pendant – Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 Copper Pendant – Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 Copper Pendant – Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Egå, DK

Poul Henningsen PH 2/2 Pendant Lamp in Copper and Browned Brass, Patented, Denmark, 1930s An original and elegant PH 2/2 pendant lamp designed by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, dating fr...

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1930s Danish Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass, Copper

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 brass pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Today, the PH 5 remains the bestsel...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen: PH3.5/3 Copper Pendant Lamp 120yr Anniversary - 3 AVAILABLE
Poul Henningsen: PH3.5/3 Copper Pendant Lamp 120yr Anniversary - 3 AVAILABLE

Poul Henningsen: PH3.5/3 Copper Pendant Lamp 120yr Anniversary - 3 AVAILABLE

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in London, GB

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 Poul Henningsen's 120th b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Blown Glass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/3' Pale Rose Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/3' Pale Rose Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/3' Pale Rose Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 3/3 pale rose pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen. The 3/3 pendants are based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late 1920s and early 1930s. Henningsen de...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the bestsell...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Grey
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Grey

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Rose PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen Rose PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen Rose PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen 'Hues of Rose' PH 5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a classic new product. A sand...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum

'PH Centenary Edition' 9-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
'PH Centenary Edition' 9-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

'PH Centenary Edition' 9-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

'PH Centenary Edition' 9-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen Executed in aged brass and opaline glass shades, the PH Centenary chandelier revives iconic Poul Hen...

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

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Brass

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Large 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 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper, Steel

Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH 3/2 Anniversary Edition in Brass
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH 3/2 Anniversary Edition in Brass

Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH 3/2 Anniversary Edition in Brass

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Lejre, DK

PH 3/2 table lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and released as an anniversary edition in 1996 by Louis Poulsen. The lamp is made in brass with green metal shades, giving a distinctive...

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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in White for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in White for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in White for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Tilburg, NL

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in Yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, new production. The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late1920s and ea...

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

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Copper Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Copper Pendant for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Copper Pendant for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 copper pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. To celebrate, Louis Poulsen is pu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome White
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome White

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome White

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in monochrome white. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestse...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Charlottenborg Pendant Model PH 5-4½ By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen, 1980s
Charlottenborg Pendant Model PH 5-4½ By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen, 1980s

Charlottenborg Pendant Model PH 5-4½ By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen, 1980s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Charlottenborg pendant, model PH 5-4½, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in the 1980s. The lamp is based on the 4-shade system introduced in 1931 with the pur...

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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen 'PH Hat' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen 'PH Hat' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen 'PH Hat' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen 'PH Hat' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen The 'PH Hat' wall light was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1961 as a refined glare free solution for bedr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Steel

Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass 'PH 3 1/2 -2 1/2' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'PH 3½-2½' Glass Table lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant
Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant

Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

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...

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

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Pendant
Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Pendant

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...

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

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Chrome

Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Extra Large 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 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper, Steel

Early Patented "PH 3/2" Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
Early Patented "PH 3/2" Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s

Early Patented "PH 3/2" Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Odense, DK

Rare and important system "PH 3/2" floor lamp by Poul Henningsen from the early production. The lamp was manufactured in the 1930s and is seen in the 1936 Louis Poulsen catalogue. It...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Iron

Poul Henningsen 'PH 4/3' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen 'PH 4/3' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen 'PH 4/3' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen 'PH 4/3' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen Poul Henningsen’s legendary design stems from his own, brilliant three-shade system from late 1920s. Poul Henningsen design fro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH 3/5-2 Table Lamp – 1930s
Poul Henningsen PH 3/5-2 Table Lamp – 1930s

Poul Henningsen PH 3/5-2 Table Lamp – 1930s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Egå, DK

Exceptional and early PH 3/2 table lamp by Poul Henningsen, 1930s Executed in brass with original yellow opal shades, this rare model of Henningsen’s revolutionary three-shade system...

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1930s Danish Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

'PH 3/2 Centenary Edition' Amber Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
'PH 3/2 Centenary Edition' Amber Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

'PH 3/2 Centenary Edition' Amber Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

'PH 3/2 Centenary Edition' Amber Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen Executed in aged brass and opal glass shades, the PH Centenary 3/2 table lamp revives an iconic Poul He...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass
Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass

Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Based upon a design from the late 1920s this PH 3/2 desk lamp was relaunched by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1999. This particular table lamp is from that series. It features a 3-tier...

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1920s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Pastel Oyster Blue Rose
Poul Henningsen Ph 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Pastel Oyster Blue Rose

Poul Henningsen Ph 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Pastel Oyster Blue Rose

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum

Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s
Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s

Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen - Mid-Century Modern Design A beautiful 5/ 3 'Millionaire' table lamp by Poul Henningsen (1894-1967). The lamp is rare due to its size and age - ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass, Copper

Poul Henningsen PH Limited Edition Three-Arm Chandelier
Poul Henningsen PH Limited Edition Three-Arm Chandelier

Poul Henningsen PH Limited Edition Three-Arm Chandelier

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Vienna, AT

Poul Henningsen, 1894-1967. PH stem fitting, browned brass, three branches with 2/1 shade in white hand blow opal glass. Produced by Louis Poulsen for a limited time and is no longer...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Poul Henningsen PH Septima Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH Septima Pendant for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH Septima Pendant for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH Septima pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1928, the PH Septima is regarded as one of Poul Henningsen’s most refined pendants. Based ...

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

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Glass

Rare Poul Henningsen Copper PH 3/2 Table Lamp, 1930
Rare Poul Henningsen Copper PH 3/2 Table Lamp, 1930

Rare Poul Henningsen Copper PH 3/2 Table Lamp, 1930

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Poul Henningsen. PH-3/2 table lamp with original copper shade set on a browned brass stem and shade holder with wire legs, bakelite through switch on the stem and bronze cover p...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Artichoke Hanging lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s, 1st edition
Artichoke Hanging lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s, 1st edition

Artichoke Hanging lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s, 1st edition

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in bruxelles, BE

First edition of the Artichoke copper pendant light designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Stamped “Louis Poulsen.” Wear due to age and time. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR REC...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal, Copper

PH-80 Table Lamp for Poul Henningsen by Louis Poulsen, 1970
PH-80 Table Lamp for Poul Henningsen by Louis Poulsen, 1970

PH-80 Table Lamp for Poul Henningsen by Louis Poulsen, 1970

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in The Hague, NL

An iconic PH 80 table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark around 1970. Part of the legendary PH lighting series, the lamp embodies Henningsen’s...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Black
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Black

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Black

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Black. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestse...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Brass Amber Pendant by Louis Poulsen, 1930s
Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Brass Amber Pendant by Louis Poulsen, 1930s

Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Brass Amber Pendant by Louis Poulsen, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare and early Danish mid century modern ceiling lamp pendant in patinated brass with a complete and original set of amber colored shades including the often missing bottom bo...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Small Copper Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Small Copper Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

Small Copper Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Brussels, BE

Original Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' copper Pendant crafted for Louis Poulsen. This piece is available in small (here) and yet big model as shown in the context pictures. Met...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Copper

Poul Henningsen LE Table Lamp Model PH 2/2 'Luna' by Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen LE Table Lamp Model PH 2/2 'Luna' by Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen LE Table Lamp Model PH 2/2 'Luna' by Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Dronten, NL

Limited Edition PH 2/2 Luna. 2023 reedition by Louis Poulsen. 8 pieces available, ship from stock packed in the original unopened box. The PH Luna was originally introduced in 193...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Midcentury "Kontrast" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Midcentury "Kontrast" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Made in Denmark, 1960s

Midcentury "Kontrast" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Made in Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Contrast pendant in painted metal, designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark. Great original condition.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'Louvre' pendant, coated aluminum, chrome, metal, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s First designed i...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Chrome, Metal

PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958
PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958

PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Odense, DK

The iconic PH 5 pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen and introduced in 1958 as part of his lifelong pursuit of creating perfectly glare-free lighting. Produced by Louis Pouls...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

Poul Henningsen Set of 3 PH Pendants in White for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen Set of 3 PH Pendants in White for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen Set of 3 PH Pendants in White 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 late 1...

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

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Dronten, NL

Desirable and rare PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant in excellent vintage condition. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system back in 1925-1926. The first lights using the system were des...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Poul Henningsen Pendant Model PH 5 in White Lacquered Metal, Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen Pendant Model PH 5 in White Lacquered Metal, Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen Pendant Model PH 5 in White Lacquered Metal, Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

PH 5 pendant in white lacquered metal from Louis Poulsen designed by Poul Henningsen. Classic Danish lamp with glare-free and functional light. — Origin: Denmark — Designer: Poul He...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

Hanging copper Poul Henningsen PH4/4 1930's original Louis Poulsen Denmark Rare
Hanging copper Poul Henningsen PH4/4 1930's original Louis Poulsen Denmark Rare

Hanging copper Poul Henningsen PH4/4 1930's original Louis Poulsen Denmark Rare

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Forest, BE

Spectacular copper and brass nickeled suspension lamp made in the 1930s at the famous Louis Poulsen factory. The lamp come in few parts which includes 3 copper shades. Easy to fix install. The lamp remain in excellent condition and is ready to be used as she got a new cable in cotton. You can see lots of patina and traces of time. It becomes really hard to find a good PH lamps these days. _____________________________________________________________ Poul Henningsen est le fils illégitime de l'auteure Agnès Henningsen et de l'écrivain satirique Carl Ewald. Il a passé une enfance heureuse dans une maison moderne qui a été souvent visitée par les intellectuels de la région. Entre 1911 et 1917, Poul Henningsen suit une formation d’architecte sans pourtant en obtenir le diplôme. Durant les années 1920, Poul Henningsen a fait sa percée littéraire. Il a édité la revue Kritisk Revy (1926-1928, "Examen critique») dans laquelle lui et ses collègues méprisent le style ancien et le conservatisme culturel, reliant ainsi les thématiques politiques de l'époque . En même temps, il débute comme écrivain pour une revue sur les bienfaits d'une vie simple, en harmonie avec la nature et une sexualité plus libre . Il était l'homme qui a fait des revues danoises des armes politiques au service de aile gauche sans abandonner son caractère de divertissement (la soi-disant PH-revues 1929-1932). En 1933, il édita son ouvrage le plus célèbre Hvad med Kulturen? ("Qu'en est-il de la culture ?") Une critique polémique, audacieuse et urgente de la vie culturelle danoise avec son snobisme et sa nostalgie du passé, en dépit de tous les efforts de la percée du modernisme. Il a essayé de faire un parallèle entre la pruderie, moralisateurs et penchants fascistes; il a également accusé les sociaux-démocrates de manquer d'une ligne culturelle ferme et conséquente. Ce livre ainsi que ses activités dans son ensemble lui ont donné une réputation de semi-communiste ("compagnon de route"). Dans cette période, il se tenait en fait proche des communistes sans les rejoindre. Il a participé à la propagande anti-fasciste, en essayant toujours de faire des connexions entre la culture et la politique. Parmi ses autres initiatives durant cette période, il y a eu Danmarksfilmen en 1935, (en français : Le Film du Danemark) aussi connu comme Danmarksfilm PH. C'est un film sans prétention et non traditionnel dépeignant la vie contemporaine dans le Danemark d'une manière vivante et un peu irrespectueuse dans lequel les visuels sont saccadés par les rythmes de jazz. Il a été condamné et déchiré par la plupart des critiques, mais il est plus tard réhabilité et est devenu l'un des classiques des films documentaires danois. Il a également écrit des manuscrits de films. Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et l'Occupation allemande du Danemark il a gardé un profil bas et s'est enfui vers la Suède en 1943. Après la guerre, il s'est dissocié du communisme qui lui reprochant son humanitarisme de façade dans son attitude lors de l'accord conclu avec les nazis ainsi que pour son scepticisme croissant au sujet de l'Union soviétique et à bien des égards, il a été isolé. Cependant, il a continué à écrire et à débattre, et au cours des années 1960, la nouvelle génération à de nombreux égards a fait de lui une sorte de gourou. Dans ses dernières années, il est devenu un membre de l'Académie danoise et a soutenu le nouveau mouvement des consommateurs. À bien des égards, Poul Henningsen est l'homme qui a achevé les travaux de Georg Brandes...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass, Copper, Nickel

PH 2/2 - ‘Snowdrop' table lamp by Poul Henningsen
PH 2/2 - ‘Snowdrop' table lamp by Poul Henningsen

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’.

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

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Brass

Poul Henningsen lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Poul Henningsen 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 Poul Henningsen lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 239 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 306 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting 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 lighting by Fog & Mørup, Vilhelm Lauritzen, and Jo Hammerborg. Prices for Poul Henningsen lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $287 and can go as high as $81,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,880.
Questions About Poul Henningsen Lighting
  • 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.