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Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

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 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Poul Henningsen "PH Charlottenborg PH 6 1/2-6" Pendant
Poul Henningsen "PH Charlottenborg PH 6 1/2-6" Pendant

Poul Henningsen "PH Charlottenborg PH 6 1/2-6" Pendant

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful large-scale pendant by Poul Henningsen for the Charlottenborg Exhibition Hall in Copenhagen, produced by Louis Poulsen, the enameled metal body is predominately white with ...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

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 None, IT

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

early steel PH Artichoke 720 by Pouls Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1970s
early steel PH Artichoke 720 by Pouls Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1970s

early steel PH Artichoke 720 by Pouls Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 1970s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Rare large metal Artichoke lamp, early version from the 1970s. Visible on the bajonette mount and reddish/white color of the inner side of the leaves. This iconic sculptural design...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Chrome, Metal

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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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 Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Copper, Steel

Poul Henningsen "PH-3/3" in Brass & Glass Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, 1920s
Poul Henningsen "PH-3/3" in Brass & Glass Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, 1920s

Poul Henningsen "PH-3/3" in Brass & Glass Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, 1920s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and early Danish mid century modern "PH-3/3" ceiling pendant lamp with three white opaline glass shades and a beautifully patinated brass shade holder by Poul Henningsen and p...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

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 Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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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 Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

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

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

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in White The PH 3½-3 pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's original drawin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Copper

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Aluminum

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper, Nickel

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 Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Steel

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 Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

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

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Orange

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in orange. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling design in the Louis Poulsen's portfolio. The PH 5's painted metal shades brilliantly distribute light to create glare–free illumination. Executed in spun aluminium shades...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Copper

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, Ebbe Christensen, Poul Henningsen

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White

Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Extra large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/3' Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/3' Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/3' Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 3/3 Opaline glass pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen. These refined pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 'Patented' in Copper, L. Poulsen Denmark 1930s
Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 'Patented' in Copper, L. Poulsen Denmark 1930s

Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 'Patented' in Copper, L. Poulsen Denmark 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

Rare and Large PH Pendant in copper and brass, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Early model. Stamped 'Patented' Pendant with three shades that gives a ...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's

Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's Additional Information: Material: Copper, nickel plated steel Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Steel

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

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

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

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Extra large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' brass chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Brass

'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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Large Poul Henningsen PH glass Artichoke chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Hennin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Louis Poulsen PH 5 - 4 1/2 Charlottenborg Pendant Light by Henningsen, 1980
Louis Poulsen PH 5 - 4 1/2 Charlottenborg Pendant Light by Henningsen, 1980

Louis Poulsen PH 5 - 4 1/2 Charlottenborg Pendant Light by Henningsen, 1980

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Early example of the PH 5 - 4.5 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. 4 large white shades with a navy blue diffuser and removable down light cover. Creates beautiful indirect soft l...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen PH4 Poul Henningsen Lamp Pendant Chandelier MCM Scandinavian
Louis Poulsen PH4 Poul Henningsen Lamp Pendant Chandelier MCM Scandinavian

Louis Poulsen PH4 Poul Henningsen Lamp Pendant Chandelier MCM Scandinavian

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a rare pendant - chandelier designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Pulsen. Model PH4, rare and hard to find blue color combination. The lamp has been tested...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

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 1960s with abstract art work by G61. Titled “ kaleidoscope” The a...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

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 Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen Ph5 Pendant
Poul Henningsen Ph5 Pendant

Poul Henningsen Ph5 Pendant

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and lateral light, thus illuminati...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Monochrome White for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Monochrome White for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Monochrome White for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Tilburg, NL

Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers, naming it after the size of the pendant’s main shade, which is 50 cm in diameter. When the lamp was introduced, he wrote, typically daringly, about how he had lost faith that the manufacturers of incandescent light bulbs would ever learn to consider common sense or have the consumer’s best interest at heart: “I have accepted fate, and with Louis Poulsen's permission I have designed a PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights and 100 W metal filament bulbs. Although a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask in the existing form!” At the time, now one knew that the PH 5 would become synonymous with the PH light...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp Model PH-Septima 5 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp Model PH-Septima 5 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark

Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp Model PH-Septima 5 by Louis Poulsen in Denmark

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare ceiling lamp model PH-Septima 5 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

PH-5/5 Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel by Poul Henningsen, 1940s
PH-5/5 Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel by Poul Henningsen, 1940s

PH-5/5 Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel by Poul Henningsen, 1940s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

PH-5/5 Ceiling lamp in Copper and Nickel by Poul Henningsen, 1940s Additional Information: Material: Copper and nickel Style: Mid century, Scandinavian PH-5/5 Ceiling Lamp Produced ...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Nickel

Big Mid-Century Modern Artichoke by Poul Henningsen
Big Mid-Century Modern Artichoke by Poul Henningsen

Big Mid-Century Modern Artichoke by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Weesp, NL

Elevate your space with the epitome of timeless elegance and iconic design – the PH Artichoke pendant, a masterpiece conceived by the visionary Poul Henningsen in 1957 and brought to...

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Poul Henningsen Ph 6½-6 Pendant
Poul Henningsen Ph 6½-6 Pendant

Poul Henningsen Ph 6½-6 Pendant

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

The trumpet-shaped top shade provides illumination of the area above the three lower shades, which primarily direct the light downwards. A base reflector and a blue glare ring protect against glare from all angles. The strongest light is directly under the fixture. The shades have a matte white painted finish to ensure very comfortable lighting. 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 four-shade system was launched in 1931 to create a fixture that could be mounted high up and serve as an alternative to the commonly used chandeliers. The PH four-shade fixture was designed to increase the amount of light emitted horizontally to provide greater illumination of walls and shelves than was possible using standard three-shade lights. It was removed from the Louis Poulsen standard range in the 1940s, but was redesigned in 1979 by Danish architects, Sophus Frandsen and Ebbe Christensen, for the Charlottenborg exhibition building in Copenhagen (although in a larger size: PH 6...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

PH 1/1 - Pendant with amber shades by Poul Henningsen
PH 1/1 - Pendant with amber shades by Poul Henningsen

PH 1/1 - Pendant with amber shades by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

PH 1/1 - Pendant lamp with amber glass shades. Stamped 'Patented'. Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Orange 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

Large 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 masterpiece embodies both elegance and innovation, a true testament to Henningsen's visiona...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Poul Henningsen Pendant Lamp Model PH 3/2 Anniversary Edition Green Metal Shades
Poul Henningsen Pendant Lamp Model PH 3/2 Anniversary Edition Green Metal Shades

Poul Henningsen Pendant Lamp Model PH 3/2 Anniversary Edition Green Metal Shades

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

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

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Early 19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Poul Henningson Green PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningson Green PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningson Green PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Glendale, CA

Poul Henningson green PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Class...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke 28.3" Copper LED
Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke 28.3" Copper LED

Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke 28.3" Copper LED

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Vancouver, BC

Louis Poulsen’s PH Artichoke pendant, designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958, is a modern design icon and one of Henningsen's most famous lamps. PH Artichoke consists of 72 thin metal s...

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1950s Danish Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Copper, Steel

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 Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

PH 3/2 Pendant By Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen
PH 3/2 Pendant By Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen

PH 3/2 Pendant By Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Lejre, DK

PH 3/2 pendant designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The lamp is of white opaline glass and black chromed.

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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Vintage 1950s Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen
Vintage 1950s Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen

Vintage 1950s Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Vintage 1950s example with slightly yellowed paintwork and mild patina. Rewired. Beautiful and functional Scandinavian Modern design. Parabolic lenses...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Poul Henningsen chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.

Poul Henningsen chandeliers and pendants are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Poul Henningsen chandeliers and pendants, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by Poul Henningsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Louis Poulsen, Fog & Mørup, and Vilhelm Lauritzen. Prices for Poul Henningsen chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,057 and can go as high as $38,327, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,213.
Questions About Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
  • 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.