Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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.
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Creator: Poul Henningsen
PH Grand Dressing Table, brass legs, natural oak veneer, white ash wood drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed in 1920 by Poul Henningsen (PH), the PH Grand Dressing Table is the larger relative of the PH Dressing Table, sharing all of the beautiful design features of its narrower co...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
PH Dressing Table, black oak veneer, white ash wood drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Luxurious as well as practical and functional, the PH Dressing Table is the perfect place to take a moment for oneself every day. Timelessly elegant, the Poul Henningsen designed Dressing Table will sit harmoniously in every bedroom and is set to become a design classic of the future.
Designed in 1919, the PH Dressing Table is the first piece of furniture designed by Poul Henningsen.
The body rests on the edges of eight legs and makes a clear design distinction between what is carrying and what is being carried. It is a beauty floating or dancing on high heels, like a ballerina dancing, yet at any time standing strong and solid on her many legs...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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PH Dressing Table, Natural Oak Veneer, White Ashwood Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Luxurious as well as practical and functional, the PH dressing table is the perfect place to take a moment for oneself every day. Timelessly elegant, the Poul Henningsen designed Dressing Table will sit harmoniously in every bedroom and is set to become a design Classic of the future.
Designed in 1919, the PH dressing table is the first piece of furniture designed by Poul Henningsen.
The body rests on the edges of eight legs and makes a clear design distinction between what is carrying and what is being carried. It is a beauty floating or dancing on high heels, like a ballerina dancing, yet at any time standing strong and solid on her many legs...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
PH Grand Dressing Table, brass legs, black oak veneer, white ash wood drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed in 1920 by Poul Henningsen (PH), the PH Grand Dressing Table is the larger relative of the PH Dressing Table, sharing all of the beautiful design features of its narrower co...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
PH Small Drawer Chest, Brass Legs, Black Oak Veneer, White Ashwood Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels.
It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920.
The PH small drawer chest...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
PH Small Drawer Chest, brass legs, mahogany veneer, green leather, ash drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels.
It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920.
The PH Small Drawer Chest...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
PH Grand Chest of Drawers, Wood Legs, Black Oak Veneer, White Ashwood Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created so it can be placed in the centre of a room, away from a wall, Poul Henningsen’s grand chest of drawers features wooden panels on all...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
PH Grand Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Emerald Green Leather Panels, Brass Legs
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created so it can be placed in the centre of a room, away from a wall, Poul Henningsen’s grand chest of drawers features wooden panels on all sides. It is designed to be admired and considered from every angle.
This piece highlights the distinctive feature of legs that appear separate from the frame, making a clear distinction between the light, thin legs and the solid, strong body.
The PH grand chest...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
PH Dressing Table, mahogany veneer, white ash wood drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Luxurious as well as practical and functional, the PH Dressing Table is the perfect place to take a moment for oneself every day. Timelessly elegant, the Poul Henningsen designed Dressing Table will sit harmoniously in every bedroom and is set to become a design classic of the future.
Designed in 1919, the PH Dressing Table is the first piece of furniture designed by Poul Henningsen.
The body rests on the edges of eight legs and makes a clear design distinction between what is carrying and what is being carried. It is a beauty floating or dancing on high heels, like a ballerina dancing, yet at any time standing strong and solid on her many legs...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
PH Grand Chest of Drawers, wood legs, natural oak veneer, white ash wood drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created so it can be placed in the centre of a room, away from a wall, Poul Henningsen’s Grand Chest of Drawers features wooden panels on all...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
PH Grand Chest of Drawers, Brass Legs, Black Oak Veneer, White Ash Wood Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created so it can be placed in the centre of a room, away from a wall, Poul Henningsen’s grand chest of drawers features wooden panels on all...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
PH Grand Dressing Table, Brass Legs, Mahogany Veneer, White Ashwood Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Designed in 1920 by Poul Henningsen (PH), the PH grand dressing table is the larger relative of the PH dressing table, sharing all of the beautiful design features of its narrower co...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
PH Small Drawer Chest, Wood Legs, Black Oak Veneer, White Ash Wood Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels.
It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920.
The PH small drawer chest...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
PH Grand Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Veneer, Brass Legs, White Ash Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created so it can be placed in the centre of a room, away from a wall, Poul Henningsen’s grand chest of drawers features wooden panels on all...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
PH Small Drawer Chest, wood legs, natural oak veneer, white ash wood drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels.
It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all a...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
PH Small Drawer Chest, Brass Legs, Mahogany Veneer, Red Leather, Ash Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels.
It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920.
The PH small drawer chest...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
PH Small Drawer Chest, wood legs, mahogany veneer, white ash wood drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels.
It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920.
The PH Small Drawer Chest...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
PH Small Drawer Chest, Mahogany, Emerald Green Leather, Wood legs, Ash Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels.
It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920.
The PH small drawer chest...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
PH Grand Chest of Drawers, Natural Oak Veneer, Brass Legs, White Ash Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Created so it can be placed in the centre of a room, away from a wall, Poul Henningsen’s grand chest of drawers features wooden panels on all...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
PH Cabinet, Black Oak Veneer
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Constructed of clean lines in luxurious wood, the PH cabinet is the perfect place to display precious mementoes. The PH cabinet also features a highly pract...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
$6,598 / item
PH Cabinet, natural oak veneer
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Constructed of clean lines in luxurious wood, the PH Cabinet is the perfect place to display precious mementoes. The PH Cabinet also features a highly pract...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
$6,598 / item
PH Small Drawer Chest, Wood Legs, Mahogany Veneer, Red Leather White Ash Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels.
It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920.
The PH small drawer chest...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
PH Small Drawer Chest, Brass Legs, Natural Oak Veneer, White Ashwood Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels.
It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920.
The PH small drawer chest...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
PH Small Drawer Chest, Brass Legs, Mahogany Veneer, White Ashwood Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels.
It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920.
The PH small drawer chest...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
PH Cabinet, Mahogany Veneer
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Constructed of clean lines in luxurious wood, the PH cabinet is the perfect place to display precious mementoes. The PH cabinet also features a highly pract...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$6,598 / item
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Poul Henningsen case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Poul Henningsen case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Poul Henningsen case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,331 and can go as high as $13,392, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,986.
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