Poul Henningsen Furniture
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
Rare Poul Henningsen Copper PH 3/2 Table Lamp, 1930
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Poul Henningsen. PH-3/2 table lamp with original copper shade set on a browned brass stem and shade holder with wire legs, bakelite through switch on the stem and bronze cover p...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
PH 1/1 - Pendant with amber shades by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 1/1 - Pendant lamp with amber glass shades. Stamped 'Patented'. Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Ph 4 1/2 - 4
Metal and Glass Pendant Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Classic slatted pendant lamp by Danish manufacturer Louis Poulsen, based on a design by Poul Henningsen. Here is a rare version with a metal upper shade.
The design is based on Poul...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Pendant 1930s PH 4/3 for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Portland, OR
Classic design lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Lacquered yellow top shade and opaline glass lower shades. Browned brass hardware and fabric-covered cord. A US plug has bee...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen Vintage PH5 Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Skokie, IL
Poul Henningsen vintage PH5 pendant light for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
Additional information:
Materials:enameled steel, plastic
Dimensi...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
PH 3½-2½ - Table lamp in Copper by Poul Henningnsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 3½-2½ - Table lamp with upper shade in copper/white opal glass (both shades included) and middle and lower shade in white opal glass. Anniversary edition. Original box included wi...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Copper
Poul Henningsen Snake Chairs, Model PH-501 in chrome and full black leather
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant pair of Poul Henningsen Snake Chairs, model PH-501, manufactured by Poul Henningsen Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Beautiful flowing lines of chrome-plated steel with a full black lea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Poul Henningsen
PH 3/2
Limited Edition Terracotta Opal Glass Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Limited Edition Terracotta Opal Glass Table Lamp
Poul Henningsen’s much-loved PH 3/2 Table Lamp helped set new standards for the effectiveness of table lam...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 table lamp for Louis Poulsen
This is an early PH 4/3 table lamp with a bakelite E27 bulb holder.
In great condition with age related wear and patina on th...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Steel, Aluminum
$620 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Iconic Rare 1st Edition Poul Henningsen PH 5 Chandelier Pendant Lamp from 1958
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic rare 1st edition vintage PH 5 chandelier pendant lamp from 1958 in purple ( series 1 )
Purple was a very popular mid century color in Scandinavia. It was also the first color ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$488 Sale Price
34% Off
Poul Henningsen
PH 5
Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Brass Amber Pendant by Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and early Danish mid century modern ceiling lamp pendant in patinated brass with a complete and original set of amber colored shades including the often missing bottom bo...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen early version
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berlin, DE
This striking pendant features 72 metal leaves in 12 precise rows of six, creating soft, glare-free light in every direction. Its name reflects the unique, layered design that radiat...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
Danish Modern "PH5" Table Lamp Poul Henningsen PH-lamp by Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare PH5 table lamp made in the 1960s at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. Design by Poul Henningsen (PH) as part of his world famous PH-lamp system. Beautifully patinated brass and origina...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Early Patented "PH 3/2" Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important system "PH 3/2" floor lamp by Poul Henningsen from the early production. The lamp was manufactured in the 1930s and is seen in the 1936 Louis Poulsen catalogue. It...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Iron
Ringkrone Ceiling Lamp by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Ringkrone ceiling lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark, is a rare and highly collectible lighting fixture from the 1930s. Known for his pion...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
An Iconic Poul Henningsen Garden Lamp by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
A rare iconic Poul Henningsen copper garden lamp PH 4.5 made in Denmark by Louis Poulsen from the 1960s
This iconic lamp was first designed in 1966 and has been a Classic ever since
...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Copper
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Poul Henningsen
PH 5
Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome
Opaline Glass
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Based upon a design from the late 1920s this PH 3/2 desk lamp was relaunched by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1999. This particular table lamp is from that series. It features a 3-tier...
Category
1920s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$916 Sale Price
44% Off
Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 Set Of Lamps
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 – Louis Poulsen
Rare Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 lamps, stamped “PATENTED PH-2”, produced by Louis Poulsen.
Features amber shades and a browned metal frame, giving ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen 3½/2 Table Lamp 1940s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Henningsen PH 3½/2 with two layer glass shades.
Made in bakelite, browned brass and lacquered steel.
Made in the 1940's.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen
PH 2/1
Brass
Glass Table Lamp in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 2/1 Brass and Glass Table Lamp in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen
This legendary design stems from Henningsen's brilliant three-shade system from late 1920s, which wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen
PH 80
Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Black and White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 80 floor lamp for Louis Poulsen in black and white.
Poul Henningsen designed the original three-shade system in 1926-27, using a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pale Rose Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pale Rose Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
The PH 3½-3 Glass Pendant is one of many advanced projects undertaken by Poul Henningsen in the development of his ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
PH-80 Table Lamp for Poul Henningsen by Louis Poulsen, 1970
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in The Hague, NL
An iconic PH 80 table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark around 1970. Part of the legendary PH lighting series, the lamp embodies Henningsen’s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen: PH3.5/3 Copper Pendant Lamp 120yr Anniversary - 4 AVAILABLE
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in London, GB
The PH pendant, model 3½-3, is a limited edition designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. This special edition was released to commemorate Poul Henningsen's 120th b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,599 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Large Poul Henningsen
PH Artichoke
Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' copper chandelier for Louis Poulsen
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in Copenhagen, where it still hangs today. This iconic lamp has a world-famous unique sculptural aesthetic, and is viewed internationally as an iconic design. The fixture displays...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel
Poul Henningsen
PH Hat
Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Hat' Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH Hat' wall light was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1961 as a refined glare free solution for bedr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains the bestsell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61.
Entitled “Cypress Sunset”
Th...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$424 Sale Price
55% Off
Poul Henningsen Rose PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'Hues of Rose' PH 5 mini pendant for Louis Poulsen.
Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a classic new product. A sand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Extra Large Poul Henningsen
PH Artichoke
Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in Copenhagen, where it still hangs today. This iconic lamp has a world-famous unique sculptural aesthetic, and is viewed internationally as an iconic design. The fixture displays...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Copper, Steel
Poul Henningsen
PH 80
Floor Lamp in Red and Chrome for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp in Red and Chrome for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen designed the original three-shade system in 1926-27, using a scientific a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Poul Henningsen PH-3/2 lamp, stamped “PATENTED PH-2”
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen PH-3/2 Lamp – Louis Poulsen
Rare Poul Henningsen PH-3/2 lamp, stamped “PATENTED PH-2”, produced by Louis Poulsen.
This elegant model features red painted copper shade...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Copper
Large Poul Henningsen
PH Wall
Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Pau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Copper
Art Deco "PH Elongated Lamp" Wall Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important set of lamps by Poul Henningsen (PH) designed in 1931 and manufactured in the early 1930s by Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. Model "Langlyslampe" (Elongated lamp.) Chro...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Early Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Brass by Poul Henningsen, 1930
s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Early Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Brass by Poul Henningsen, 1930's
Additional Information:
Material: Copper and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare and early ceiling lamp mod...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Copper, Brass
Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 rose Pendant – Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 Table Lamp – Louis Poulsen
Rare Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 lamp, stamped “PATENTED PH-2”, produced by Louis Poulsen.
This elegant early model features rose-coloure...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
$4,787 / item
Poul Henningson Green PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningson green PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Class...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Large Poul Henningsen
PH Artichoke
Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Poul Henningsen
PH 3½-2½
Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Yellow
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Yellow
The 'PH 3½-2½' table lamp is based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Red
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen PH Limited Edition Three-Arm Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Poul Henningsen, 1894-1967. PH stem fitting, browned brass, three branches with 2/1 shade in white hand blow opal glass. Produced by Louis Poulsen for a limited time and is no longer...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen Blue PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen Blue PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Classi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 Table Lamp – Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 Table Lamp – Louis Poulsen
Rare Poul Henningsen PH-2/2 lamp, stamped “PATENTED PH-2”, produced by Louis Poulsen.
This elegant model features a copper top shade...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Copper
Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen & Louis Poulsen - Mid-Century Modern Design
A beautiful 5/ 3 'Millionaire' table lamp by Poul Henningsen (1894-1967). The lamp is rare due to its size and age - ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Iconic Vintage Ph5 Chandelier for Louis Poulsen of Dk with Abstract Art Work
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Iconic Vintage PH5 chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen of Denmark from the 1990s with abstract art work by G61.
Entitled “ Maasai”
The art w...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$424 Sale Price
55% Off
Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass PH 2/1 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Opal Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH 2/1' Opal Glass Table Lamp originates from Henningsen's brilliant three-shade system designed in 1925-6. Us...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Poul Henningsen, PH 2/2 Copper Pendant Lights, 1930
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of rare 1930s PH 2/2 pendant lights by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen with copper shade set, on a bakelite socket housing, with 8ft cloth cord, height can be adjusted, stampe...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair of Vintage White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamps by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
-A matching pair of tiered ceiling lights
- Produced in Denmark circa 1980
-Designed by Poul Henningsen - PH
-Manufactured by Louis Poulsen
-Measurements: Diameter: 40 cm, He...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Classic 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture design is based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of hand-blown, opal, three-layer glass, which is glossy on top and sandblasted matte on the underside, giving a soft and uniform light distribution. Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system during 1925/1926. The first lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free lighting; aiming to direct light where it was most needed, and creating soft shadows while using incandescent bulbs as a light source. The PH 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$1,082 / item
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Grey
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
PH-5/5 Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel by Poul Henningsen, 1940s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
PH-5/5 Ceiling lamp in Copper and Nickel by Poul Henningsen, 1940s
Additional Information:
Material: Copper and nickel
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
PH-5/5 Ceiling Lamp
Produced ...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
Materials
Copper, Nickel
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Black
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Black.
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Furniture
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Aluminum, Steel
Early Amber Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Mid Century Pendant by Louis Poulsen 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very rare small mid century "PH 2/2" ceiling pendant in patinated brass, bakelite and original yellow amber glass shades by Poul Henningsen produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark, 1930s. ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
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Opal
POUL HENNINGSEN Table lamp PH 4/3 pat appl, 1927
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
POUL HENNINGSEN (Denmark, 1894 - 1967).
Table lamp PH 4/3 pat appl, 1927.
Gilt brass and copper shades.
Exhibits wear marks and light wear to the back of the ...
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1920s Danish Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
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Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen ‘Seven’ 3/2 (1894–1967). Floor lamp
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Egå, DK
Poul Henningsen (1894–1967). Floor lamp, model “Seven,” with base in patinated brass. Fitted with a 3/2 shade set, comprising an upper shade in red/white lacquered metal. Tripod stan...
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1930s Danish Vintage Poul Henningsen Furniture
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Metal
PH Bench - brass legs with black oak veneer and extreme walnut leather seat
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PH Bench pairs a precise wooden frame with a cushioned seat for
quiet, assured comfort. Its elongated form reads light yet offers
generous seating for halls, bedrooms and living ...
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2010s Danish Bauhaus Poul Henningsen Furniture
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Leather, Oak
Poul Henningsen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Poul Henningsen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Poul Henningsen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 244 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 483 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Poul Henningsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen, and Fog
Mørup. Prices for Poul Henningsen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $287 and can go as high as $332,864, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,283.
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Questions About Poul Henningsen Furniture
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell how old a lamp is by the cord, look at the plug. Antique lamps and older vintage lamps will often have plugs with prongs that are the same size, while more recent fixtures will feature polarized plugs, which have one large prong and one small prong. Antique lamps often feature exposed wires or fabric covers on their cords. You'll usually find PVC or plastic covers on newer lamps. Keep in mind that older lamps may have been rewired over the years, so the cord isn't always a reliable way to date a lamp. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can examine your lamp and use multiple factors to determine its age. Find a large collection of lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify a vintage porcelain lamp, check the base for markings. You may find a date stamp or the manufacturer's name. Check the porcelain for signs of wear like minor scratches and blemishes. If a lamp is in flawless condition, it's possible that it was simply stored well, but it's more likely that the piece is a newer reproduction. A certified appraiser can be of assistance if online research isn't enough to make an identification. Shop a selection of vintage porcelain lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sleek and elegant Louis Poulsen lights are a Danish company, founded in 1874. Originally, the company was a tool and electrical supplies company and when the founder died, a nephew, Louis, took over and moved the company to Nyhavn. In 2019, another move happened and the headquarters moved to Holmen, Copenhagen, which is where it is today. The company again turned directions and focused on lighting, winning raves and a serious following.
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