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
Poul Henningsen Set of 3 PH Pendants in Green for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
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 Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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
Poul Henningsen Ph5 Pendant in Monochrome White 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendant Lamp PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pendant lamp PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen. Ø 84 cm. Edition from the 70's. Some scratches on few leaves. E40 socket....
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
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
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Steel
Danish Vintage Blue Ceiling Pendant PH5 by Poul Henningsen, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Vintage blue ceiling pendant PH5 by Poul Henningsen, 1960s.
Iconic Danish lighting designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. This model is known as PH 5 because it has five individual shades. Emits a soft light outwards and downwards without blinding. This is an authentic early model in the original blue color with the orange suspension...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
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 PH5 Mini Pendant in Modern White 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 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
Louis Poulsen, Small Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, small Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Measures: Width 480 x Height 465 x Length 480 (mm), 8.6 kg
Material: Leaves: brass, s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
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
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Midcentury Poul Henningsen Copper Pendant Langelinie Louis Poulsen Denmark 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Beautiful and rare Poul Henningsen pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen designed in 1958 for the Langelinie Pavillion in Copenhagen. Nine circul...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Septima by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Septima by Louis Poulsen
Width x height x length (mm)
500 x 405 x 500, 5.8 kg
Lampshade: transparent glass decorated with sandblasted sections. Legs: steel, metallic brass. Pl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass
$15,419 / item
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in White Modern 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 5-4½ Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5-4½ Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen.
This architecturally versatile four-shade system was originally designed by Poul Henningsen in 1931, then redesigned in 1979 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Aluminum
Poul Henningsen 5 Arm Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Poul Henningsen 5 Arm Pendant
23.5" Diameter x 17" OAH
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
Poul Henningsen Set of 3 PH Pendants in Red for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
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 late19...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Green
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Green
The PH 3½-3 pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the lat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Poul Henningsen Red Ph5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningson red PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Classic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH glass Artichoke chandelier for Louis Poulsen.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-4 Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen.
The PH 4½ - 4 glass pendant light features handblown white opal glass shades, which have been sandblasted on the undersides,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome, Aluminum
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5/5' Opaline Glass and Metal Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5/5 Opaline glass and metal pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen.
These refined pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Hennin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Aluminum
Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant, Medium
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture provides 100% glare-free light. The 72 precisely positioned leaves form 12 unique rows of six leaves each. They illuminate the fixture as well as emitting diffused light with a unique pattern. The fixture provides decorative and comfortable lighting. For the energy saving LED variant the quality of light and atmosphere surrounding the product is kept at the highest level. The PH Artichoke...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
$18,737 / item
Poul Henningsen Chrome and Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen Chrome and Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Executed in white opal glass and choice of brass, chrome or black metallized frame. The mouth-blown white opal gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Poul Henningsen Ph 6½-6 Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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
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Chrome
$5,873 / item
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
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Brass
Hanging copper Poul Henningsen PH4/4 1930's original Louis Poulsen Denmark Rare
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
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.
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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 Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen brass and glass PH 3½-3 pendant for Louis Poulsen.
Executed in white opal glass and choice of brass, chrome or black metallized...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
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
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Aluminum, Enamel
Midcentury "PH5" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Danish Design, 1950s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pendant in painted metal, designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Great original condition.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Poul Henningson 'Classic White' PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningson 'Classic White' PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Classic new product. No one ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Chrome
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 glass pendants for Louis Poulsen in Chrome. Executed in white opal glass and a chrome metallized frame. The mouth-blown whit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
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
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Aluminum, Copper, Steel
Poul Henningsen Ph 5-4½ 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 protec...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$3,137 / item
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Red
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in red. 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
Materials
Aluminum
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
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen 'Modern White' PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'Modern White' PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH five-pendant light in 195...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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
Materials
Glass
$17,435 / item
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5/5' Metal Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5/5 Metal pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black.
These refined pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
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
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendant Lamp Doo-Wop Light Blue by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pendant lamp Doo-Wop light blue by Louis Poulsen. Edition from 2010. This color is not produced anymore.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Artichoke Made In Brushed Steel By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen From 1960s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Artichoke Pendant Lamp: Ø60, a stunning creation by renowned designer Poul Henningsen, masterfully crafted by Louis Poulsen in the late 2000s.
This iconic lamp, known as the Artichoke, captivates with its intricate design and mesmerizing aesthetics. With a diameter of Ø60, it boasts a brushed steel finish that accentuates its contemporary allure and complements various interior styles.
The Artichoke lamp, a modern masterpiece, showcases Henningsen's ingenious three-dimensional, layered design. Its sculptural form consists of overlapping steel leaves that elegantly diffuse light, creating a mesmerizing interplay of shadow and illumination.
Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this pendant lamp embodies a harmonious balance between artistic expression and functional lighting. The brushed steel finish adds a touch of sophistication, enhancing the lamp's visual appeal and making it a striking focal point in any space.
For enthusiasts of contemporary design or those seeking an iconic lighting fixture...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Mini Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 mini brass pendant for Louis Poulsen.
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen in all black. Poul Henningsen originally int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendantlamp Doo-Wop Light Brass by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pendant lamp Doo-Wop light brass by Louis Poulsen. Edition from 2013.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Orange Pendant Ph-4/3 by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A group of eight orange lacquered metal pendants by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Each pendant has 8' of cord. Priced individually.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
$1,250 / item
Poul Henningsen PH Kontrast Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, 1958-62
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Danish Modern design, this original 'PH Kontrast' pendant light by legendary designer Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Designed between 1958-62, this groundbreaking fixtu...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Akademikrone
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The three bright spots are designed on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The screens are made of three-layer blown ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome, Steel
PH 5 Pendant Light White
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in London, GB
Designed by the master Poul Henningsen for Denmark's leading light production house, Louis Poulsen, this PH5 piece is a gorgeous example of the model's iconic and consciously crafted...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
$916 / item
Pair of Poul Henningsen Pendants PH 2/1 for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 pendants.
Fitted with one E27 socket, white opal glass shades, black fabric cords.
Produced by Louis Poulsen. Ø 20 cm. Minimal wear.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
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
$1,082 / item
Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamps Model PH Kontrast Produced by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceiling lamps model PH Kontrast designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. 2 pcs available, price is / lamp.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Lamp Model PH5 Made In Black By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH5 lamp designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958 and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The lamp has lacquered metal shades in black, red and white, and is a newer model.
We have 2 lamps in...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Monochrome Black 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 Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970s PH 4 1/2-4 Metal Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Knebel, DK
This pendant lamp, model 117077 (PH 4 1/2-4 Metal), was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. The model is no longer in production in this size.
The pendant lamp is in a ve...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
PH Contrast By Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen From 1960s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
An Exquisite Piece of Design History: The PH "Kontrast" Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark (1958-1962).
Poul Henningsen's masterpiece, the "PH Kontrast" pend...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century PH4 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This pendant was designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen from 1966 until it was discontinued in this color in the late 1970s to early 1980s. It is made of powder-co...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Ph5 Hanging Pendant Lamp with Original Box
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Ferndale, MI
PH5 pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark. White with blue, iconic pendant by Poul Henningsen multiple levels of rounded aluminium create a soft shadow play. Most light falls downwards, but also horizontally there is a gentle light fall. With this the lamp shines on itself and creates a warm glow. This lamp was recently purchased out of long term attic storage in the original mfrs box and shipping box...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
1958, Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, PH5 Pendant Light
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$631 Sale Price
28% Off
Unusual Poul Henningsen PH-4/4 Stamped P.H-4 'D.R.P' Deutsche Reichs Patent .
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Hanging lamp. Model PH-4/4
Normal treph lamp patent P.H
Treph lamp with glass shades
Sing P.H-4 (D.R.P) = Deutsche Reichs Patent.
glass measures
400mm
260mm
128mm
Material: art glass and iron.
Style: Art Deco.
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Poul Henningsen (1894-1967), born in Copenhagen, Denmark, is an influential Danish designer, writer and cultural critic. As an indicator designer of the classic Danish lighting brand Louis Poulsen , he devoted his whole life to the exploration and experimentation of lighting, and was praised by the world as the first inventor who combined science and art. Representative works include PH lamp series, PH Artichoke, PH Septima...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron
Mid-Century Modern PH5 Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The PH5 pendant, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, is a timeless design classic that goes well with any interior style.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Poul 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.