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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
Limited Edition 'PH 1/1' Glass and Aged Brass Piano Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Limited Edition 'PH 1/1' Glass and Aged Brass Piano Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Limited Edition 'PH 1/1' Glass and Aged Brass Piano Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Limited Edition 'PH 1/1' Glass and Aged Brass Piano Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen Executed in aged brass and opal dusty pink glass shades, the PH 1/1 table lamp revives an iconic Pou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/2 Luna' Aged Brass and Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/2 Luna' Aged Brass and Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/2 Luna' Aged Brass and Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/2 Luna' Aged Brass and Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'PH 2/2' Opal Glass Table Lamp originates from Henningsen's brilliant three-shade system ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

Danish Poul Henningsen Art Deco Pendant PH 2/2 with Yellow Glass Shades, 1930s
Danish Poul Henningsen Art Deco Pendant PH 2/2 with Yellow Glass Shades, 1930s

Danish Poul Henningsen Art Deco Pendant PH 2/2 with Yellow Glass Shades, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Art Deco original pendant by Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) size PH 2/2 made in the 1930s. The shades are made by Holmegaard of sandblasted glass with dusty yellow paint, They are m...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Fabric, Blown Glass, Bakelite

Vintage PH 3/2 Pendant Lamps in White Opaline Glass by Poul Henningsen for Louis
Vintage PH 3/2 Pendant Lamps in White Opaline Glass by Poul Henningsen for Louis

Vintage PH 3/2 Pendant Lamps in White Opaline Glass by Poul Henningsen for Louis

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Based upon a design from the mid 1920s this set of PH 3/2 ceiling lights was relaunched by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 90s. This particular set is from that series. It featur...

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1920s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

PH 2/2 Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
PH 2/2 Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

PH 2/2 Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PH 2/2 Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1930s This PH 2/2 pendant, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, and produced in the 1930s, is an ear...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Vintage 1960s chandelier "ph5" design Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Vintage 1960s chandelier "ph5" design Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

Vintage 1960s chandelier "ph5" design Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Torino, Piemonte

White metal chandelier model "PH5" design Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height 30 ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Glass Table Lamp in Glossy Burgundy for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Glass Table Lamp in Glossy Burgundy for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Glass Table Lamp in Glossy Burgundy for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Glass Table Lamp in Glossy Burgundy for Louis Poulsen This legendary design stems from Henningsen's brilliant three-shade system from late 1920s, which was ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Copper PH-pendants by Poul Henningsen / Louis Poulsen, 1958
Scandinavian Modern Copper PH-pendants by Poul Henningsen / Louis Poulsen, 1958

Scandinavian Modern Copper PH-pendants by Poul Henningsen / Louis Poulsen, 1958

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Odense, DK

Rare and highly collectible pair of Scandinavian Modern copper PH pendant lights designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in the 1960s. Featuring Henningsen’s iconic layered, sc...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper

Large Poul Henningsen wall sconces for Louis Poulsen, PH model
Large Poul Henningsen wall sconces for Louis Poulsen, PH model

Large Poul Henningsen wall sconces for Louis Poulsen, PH model

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large Scandinavian wall sconces by Danish designer Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, PH model. The frame and shade are made of copper with a green-gray patina. We have chosen to pre...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper

Danish Poul Henningsen Art Deco Pendant PH 2/2 with Rose Grey Glass Shades 1930s
Danish Poul Henningsen Art Deco Pendant PH 2/2 with Rose Grey Glass Shades 1930s

Danish Poul Henningsen Art Deco Pendant PH 2/2 with Rose Grey Glass Shades 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Original vintage Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) pendant size PH 2/2 made in the 1930s. The shades are made of sandblasted light grey glass with a hint of rose, mounted on a bakelite so...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Blown Glass, Fabric, Bakelite

1930s Poul Henningsen "PH-Globe" Pendant with Original Glass & Cellophane Shades
1930s Poul Henningsen "PH-Globe" Pendant with Original Glass & Cellophane Shades

1930s Poul Henningsen "PH-Globe" Pendant with Original Glass & Cellophane Shades

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Odense, DK

A rare and exceptionally well-preserved early Poul Henningsen PH-Globe pendant, dating from the 1930s, featuring the distinctive spherical construction with a transparent glass outer...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Glass

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 Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

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

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 PH 4/3 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1966 This is an early example of the iconic PH 4/3 table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1966, j...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work

Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Søborg, DK

Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “ Migration” The a...

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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum

Early Poul Henningsen Table Lamp 5/3 Pat. Appl. Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen, 1920s
Early Poul Henningsen Table Lamp 5/3 Pat. Appl. Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen, 1920s

Early Poul Henningsen Table Lamp 5/3 Pat. Appl. Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen, 1920s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Odense, DK

An exceptionally rare and early example of the iconic PH 5/3 table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in the late 1920s. This important extra large early...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal, 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 PH5 Pendant in Hues of Blue for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Hues of Blue for Louis Poulsen

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

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, Louis Poulsen

Located in Dronten, NL

Limited Edition PH 2/2 Luna. 2023 reedition by Louis Poulsen. 5 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

Poul Henningsen PH 4.5/4 Pendant Lamp, Patented, Denmark, 1930s
Poul Henningsen PH 4.5/4 Pendant Lamp, Patented, Denmark, 1930s

Poul Henningsen PH 4.5/4 Pendant Lamp, Patented, Denmark, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Egå, DK

Poul Henningsen PH 4.5/4 Pendant Lamp, Patented, Denmark, 1930s An original PH 4.5/4 pendant lamp designed by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1930s, produced under Henningsen’s orig...

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1930s Danish Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Aged Brass and Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Aged Brass and Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Aged Brass and Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Aged Brass and Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'PH 3/2' Opal Glass Table Lamp originates from Henningsen's brilliant three-shade system desig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work

Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Søborg, DK

Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “ Maasai” The art w...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Red for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Red for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Red for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

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 change...

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

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Metal

Pair of Vintage PH 5-4.5 White Charlottenborg Ceiling Lamps for Louis Poulsen
Pair of Vintage PH 5-4.5 White Charlottenborg Ceiling Lamps for Louis Poulsen

Pair of Vintage PH 5-4.5 White Charlottenborg Ceiling Lamps for Louis Poulsen

By Sophus Frandsen, Poul Henningsen, Ebbe Christensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This matching pair was bought together from Louis Poulsen in the early 1980s. Until recently they were installed at the City Hall of Nørre Nebel in the South-western part of Denmark....

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum

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 Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

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

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Pewter
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Pewter

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Pewter

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

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

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Pau...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper

Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Pendant in Copper Ø60 by Louis Poulsen 1958
Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Pendant in Copper Ø60 by Louis Poulsen 1958

Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Pendant in Copper Ø60 by Louis Poulsen 1958

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Lejre, DK

PH Artichoke, also known in Denmark as PH Koglen, is one of Poul Henningsen’s best-known pendant lamps and was designed in 1958 for Louis Poulsen. The lamp was originally created for...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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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 Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, 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 PH 3/2 Waterpump Chrome Special Edition 2022 by Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Waterpump Chrome Special Edition 2022 by Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Waterpump Chrome Special Edition 2022 by Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

PH 3/2 Waterpump Special Edition 2022 designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The lamp features mouth-blown white three-layer opal glass shades and a high-glos...

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

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Chrome

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 Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, 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

Pair of Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris
Pair of Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris

Pair of Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three-shade system developed by Poul...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper

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 Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, 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

Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen

Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen The PH Wall is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Paul Henningsen in 1925-1926 w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper

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

Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 Pendant – Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Egå, DK

Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 Lamp – Louis Poulsen Rare Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 lamp, stamped “PATENTED PH-2”, produced by Louis Poulsen. This elegant model features opal single layer shades...

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1930s Danish Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Glass, Bakelite

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

Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Glass Table Lamp
Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Glass Table Lamp

Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 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-laye...

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

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Chrome

'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 Los Angeles, 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

Poul Henningsen Pendant Lamp Model PH 3½-3 Limited Edition for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen Pendant Lamp Model PH 3½-3 Limited Edition for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen Pendant Lamp Model PH 3½-3 Limited Edition for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

PH 3½-3 pendant designed by Poul Henningsen and released as a Limited Edition in 2017 by Louis Poulsen. The lamp features amber-coloured glass shades, creating a warm and atmospheric...

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

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Metal

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5 Mini' Monochrome Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5 Mini' Monochrome Pendant for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5 Mini' Monochrome Pendant for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Mini Pendant in Burgundy Metal for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a classic new product. No ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Metal

Poul Henningsen Early Pat. Appl. "PH-Lamp" Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1927
Poul Henningsen Early Pat. Appl. "PH-Lamp" Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1927

Poul Henningsen Early Pat. Appl. "PH-Lamp" Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1927

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Odense, DK

Rare large Pat. Appl. (patent applied) table lamp by Poul Henningsen made between 1926-1928 by Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. This extra large model 4/3 PH-lamp is made from chromed bras...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

PH Louvre Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Scandinavian Design, 1960s
PH Louvre Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Scandinavian Design, 1960s

PH Louvre Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Scandinavian Design, 1960s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Berlin, BE

The PH Louvre in its first generation is an iconic 20th-century design classic. Designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen, this lamp embodies the principles of functi...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum

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

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

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 Black Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 Black Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 Black Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 black outdoor wall light for Louis Poulsen. The design is based on Poul Henningsen's revolutionary reflective three-shade system, developed in 1925-1926, wh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Steel, Stainless Steel

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 Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, 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 3½-2½ Table Lamp
Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-2½ Table Lamp

Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-2½ Table Lamp

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

The louvre is 100% glare-free, with a design based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs most of the light downwards. For some variants, the top shade is made of deep drawn aluminum with white inner surface that ensures gentle, downward light distribution. The two bottom handblown opal glass shades ensure a large glare-free light surface, making optimum use of the light source to provide comfortable, functional lighting. 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...

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

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Chrome

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 Los Angeles, 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 PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All White
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All White

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All White

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen in all white. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum

“Tallerken” Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
“Tallerken” Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

“Tallerken” Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Brescia, IT

Copper pendant lamp with a system of concentric diffusers and white-lacquered interior surfaces. "Tallerken" model by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Designed by Poul He...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper

Poul Henningsen 4/4, 1930s
Poul Henningsen 4/4, 1930s

Poul Henningsen 4/4, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Egå, DK

Poul Henningsen PH-4/4 Pendant Lamp, 1930s A beautiful Poul Henningsen PH-4/4 pendant lamp with opal 2 layer shades The lamp dates from around the 1930s and is in nice vintage condi...

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1940s Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass, Copper

Poul Henningson 'Hues of Orange' PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningson 'Hues of Orange' PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningson 'Hues of Orange' PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen 'Modern White' Ph5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958 as a classic new product. No one knew ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum

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 Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

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 PH 5/3 Pendant – “Pat. Appl.” 1926–1927
Poul Henningsen PH 5/3 Pendant – “Pat. Appl.” 1926–1927

Poul Henningsen PH 5/3 Pendant – “Pat. Appl.” 1926–1927

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Egå, DK

POUL HENNINGSEN (Denmark, 1894 - 1967). Pendant lamp PH 5/3. 1926. Measurements: 28 cm (height); 50 cm (diameter). Rare and early PH 5/3 pendant by Poul Henningsen, marked “Pat. App...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper, Nickel

PH 3/3 Aged Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
PH 3/3 Aged Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen

PH 3/3 Aged Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PH 3/3 Aged Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen Executed in aged brass and opal glass shades, the PH Centenary 3/3 pendant lamp revives an iconic Poul Henningsen ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

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

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

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'PH 3/3 Centenary Edition' Amber Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen Executed in aged brass and opal glass shades, the PH Centenary 3/3 pendant lamp revives an iconic Pou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Copper for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Copper for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Copper 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal, Copper

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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Copper

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.