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What is Poul Henningsen famous for?
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Poul Henningsen is famous for designing innovative modern Scandinavian lamps and other lighting. The Danish designer created a signature vocabulary of fixtures with tiered and layered shades in sculptural arrangements that are at once naturalistic and geometric. Some of his most iconic pieces include the Spiral, made of a single ribbon of enameled aluminum, and the Artichoke lamp, whose 70 glass or metal fins in a staggered and graduated arrangement on a central steel frame resemble those of its namesake. Find a collection of Poul Henningsen lighting on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen 150th Anniversary Edition
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen 150th Anniversary Special Edition
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The Lamp was designed by Louis Poulsen.
Designed to hang low over the table, they create a 100% glare-free light
these pendants have purple band details on the underside and orange...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
First Edition Poul Henningsen 'Artichoke' Chandelier with Copper Shades
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'PH-Artichoke' pendant, patinated copper, design 1957, manufactured 1950s, Denmark.
The 'Artichoke' pendant is an all time eyecatcher in the ligh...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Poul Henningsen and Kurt Nørregaard Grand 'LP Centrum' Pendant
By Kurt Nørregaard, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen and Kurt Nørregaard for Louis Poulsen, pendant 'LP Centrum', aluminum, Denmark, 1990
This illuminating fixture was meticulously crafted using the mathematical 'Lituu...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Early Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'PH Artichoke' Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel