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Chandeliers and Pendants For Sale
Creator: Poul Henningsen
Creator: Fredrick Ramond
Mid Century Orange Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Authentic Mid Century Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen orange pendant light consisting of three curved shades. Professionally rewired with approximatel...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid Century White Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Authentic Mid Century Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen white pendant light consisting of three curved shades. Professionally rewired with...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid-Century PH4 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century White Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Authentic Mid Century Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen white pendant light consisting of three curved shades. Professionally rewired with...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Industrial copper and brass hanging lamp from 1850's
Located in Forest, BE
Delicate but strong copper and brass suspension lamp made in the 1850s in England. The lamp is well patinated and shows traces of time and use. Some minor pealing paint in the inside...
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Mid-19th Century English Scandinavian Modern Antique Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Brass

Blue purple PH5 pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The timeless model PH5 pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1956. This lamp has a blue purple shade with a red circle plate for the socket and top shade....
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

PH 5 Pendant
Located in New York, NY
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 pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

PH 5 Mini Pendant
Located in New York, NY
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 pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

PH 5 Pendant
Located in New York, NY
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 pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

PH 5 Pendant
Located in New York, NY
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 pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

PH 5 Pendant
Located in New York, NY
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 pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

PH 5 Pendant
Located in New York, NY
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 pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Suspension in Aluminum, brass and plastic by Louis Poulsen 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Height-adjustable chandelier diffusing beautiful subdued light below and above thanks to its circular openwork plastic grilles. Very good manufacturing quality with its aluminum body...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chandelier PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chandelier, known as the PH Artichoke and designed by Poul Henningsen in 1960, is an iconic lighting...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

PH 5/3 pendant by Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 5/3 pendant in brass and red painted metal. 1949. Poul Henningsen / Louis Poulsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1958, Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, PH5 Pendant Light
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Early Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'PH Artichoke' Pendant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'PH-Artichoke' pendant, stainless steel Denmark, design 1957, production 1970s. The Artichoke pendant is an all time favorite in the lighting desi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Stainless Steel

Lisa Johansson Pape Finish copper hanging lamp 1950's
Located in Forest, BE
Delicate copper and suspension lamp made in the 1950s. Designed by the finish female designer Lisa Johansson-Pape. The lamp come light copper patina. Easy to fix install. The lamp r...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

White PH Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Original Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' steel chandelier 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Ph Louvre by Poul Henningsen ceiling light
Located in Brussels, BE
Iconic "PH Louvre" ceiling light designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. Design from 1958 - Model of 1980s Poul Henningsen is famous for his lighting ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Pair of Poul Henningsen 'for Louis Poulsen' Pendant Lights Ph5, 1970, Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Poul Henningsen pendant lamps in white for Louis Poulsen. Style number PH5.
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Frederic Ramond Glass and Chrome Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
Located in Lomita, CA
FREDRICK RAMOND BRASS AND GLASS PENDANT LIGHT/CHANDELIER - Mid-Century Modern Fredrick Ramond lighting emphasizes modern elegance and exciting designs. The styles often combine ordinary materials in unique ways to produce sleek, intricate or contemporary designs with an artistically crafted flavor. This vintage Fredrick Ramond chandelier...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

Midcentury "PH5" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Danish Design, 1950s
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

PH Pendant, Model 3½-3, Limited Edition, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH pendant, model 3½-3, limited edition in copper, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. On the occasion of Poul Henningsen's 120th bir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper

Iconic Rare PH5 Special Edition 10 Year Jubilee Model from 1968
Located in Søborg, DK
An iconic PH5 limited edition 10 year jubilee model from 1968. The PH5 was presented in 1958 at Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen by its designer Poul Henning...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningson 'Classic White' PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

1960s Louis Poulsen PH Kontrast Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen Denmark
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This iconic 1960s “Kontrast” pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Henningsen began his collaboration with Copenhagen-based lighting company Louis Poulsen i...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

1970s PH 4 1/2-4 Metal Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pendant Lamp Designed by Poul Henningsen. Denmark, Louis Poulsen, 2012
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The Artichoke lamp with 72 polished stainless steel leaves with wet painted inner side on a chromed plated steel frame. Vintage lamp in very good condition. ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Danish Poul Henningsen Contrast Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The "Contrast" pendant light, a masterwork designed by Poul Henningsen in 1960 for the Danish lighting manufacturer, Louis Poulsen. The design is a true representation of Henningsen'...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Vintage White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Produced in Denmark circa 1980 -Designed by Poul Henningsen - PH -Manufactured by Louis Poulsen -Measurements: Diameter: 40 cm, Height: 20 cm. - The lamp is designed so tha...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Louis Poulsen LP Centrum XXL Pendant by Kurt Nørregaard Mid Century Modern Lamp
Located in Berlin, BE
Huge Pendant designed by Kurt Nørregaard in 1990, based on old sketches by Poul Henningsen. A wonderful and unique lightning. Max. 1000 Watt.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Aluminum

Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61. Entitled “Serengeti” The ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Scandinavian Modern "PH Louvre" Pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern "Le Louvre" pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. The spherical "PH Louvre" consists of a matt powder-coated metal and a polished aluminum frame. Designe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendant Lamp Doo-Wop Light Blue by Louis Poulsen
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Modern White for 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Brass for 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendantlamp Doo-Wop Light Brass by 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in Yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, new production. The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late1920s and ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

PH5 Vintage Pendant Lamp Red Color
Located in Brescia, IT
Suspension lamp model PH5, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1958. The innovative structure, consisting of several reflective lampshades joined together, makes it p...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Monochrome White for 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Copper for 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Copper

Poul Henningsen Set of 3 Ph 3½-3 Pendants in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen set of 3 PH 3½-3 pendants in yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, New production. The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late19...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Iconic Vintage PH5 Chandelier for L. Poulsen of DK with Art Work
Located in Søborg, DK
An Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1970s with abstract art work by Gallery Sixty One. The art work ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Set of 3 PH Pendants in White for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen Set of 3 PH 3½-3 pendants in yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, New production. The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in Green for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in Yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, new production. The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late1920s and ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in Red for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant in Yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, new production. The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late1920s and ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Classic White for 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Pendant in Hues of Green for Louis Poulsen
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen Ph5 Pendant in Monochrome White for Louis Poulsen
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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Pink for 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-3 Pendant in Yellow for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 pendant in yellow for Louis Poulsen. Denmark, new production. The PH 3½-3 pendant is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late1920s and ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen Ph5 Mini Pendant in Monochrome Blue for 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 Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen Ph5 Pendant in Monochrome Soft Pink for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Denmark. Designed in 1958. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes made ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Blue for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant change...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Hues of Red for Louis Poulsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed 1958, Mini in 2017. New, current production. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant change...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Antique, Vintage and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendant Lights

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

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