Skip to main content

Poul Henningsen Lighting

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.

285
230
10
to
28
269
254
525
298
442
272
145
93
1
1
229
295
16
154
39
15
30
5
38
52
24
9
4
Height
to
Width
to
498
314
288
284
278
286
276
279
278
276
273
281
498
161
138
91
72
498
493
487
24
24
358
1,446
1,407
1,252
1,114
Creator: Poul Henningsen
Midcentury "PH5" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Danish Design, 1950s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pendant in painted metal, designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Great original condition.
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 table lamp for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen’s legendary design stems from his own, brilliant three-shade system from late 1920s. Poul Henningsen design fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum, Metal

Poul Henningson Orange PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningson orange PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Clas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant – Large
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Glass Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of handblown opal three-layer glass, which is glossy on top and sandblasted matte on the underside, giving a soft and uniform light distribution. The PH 3½-3 Glass Pendant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Wall Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, outdoor wall lamp in black by Poul Henningsen Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 283 x 239 x 336, 2.4 kg Material: Shades and arm in black lacquered stainless s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Small Table Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, small table light by Poul Henningsen Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 200 x 355 x 200, 1.6 kg Material: Shades in mouth-blown white opal glass with the body a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

PH Contrast by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen, 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...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant, Medium
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Louis Poulsen, Color Table Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, color table light by Poul Henningsen Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 330 x 450 x 330, 2.6 kg Top shade: Spun aluminium. The insid...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH Snowball Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH snowball pendant for Louis Poulsen. The PH snowball pendant light emits comfortable glare–free diffused light. He composed of spun alum...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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 Lighting

Materials

Copper, Steel

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 Lighting

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern PH-Hat Pair Sconces by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Miami, FL
The PH-Hat sconce by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark in 12 inches diameter size. An articulated shaded wall light, modern and fun for added or accent lighting. Also great for bedside lighting. Pale pink inside and white outside. Rewired with UL cord and plug for US. Price is for the pair. Larger: 12" diameter x 7" deep - Takes a 75 W max medium base bulb - Pair $1400. There is one extra single available in size, 12" Single $700 - must email us to make new listing...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

White Artichoke, Designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The White Artichoke pendant, designed by the iconic Poul Henningsen in 1958 and expertly crafted by Louis Poulsen, is a masterpiece of Scandinavian lighting design. Its distinctive f...
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Crazy Patinated Poul Henningsen Copper Wall Scone
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Munich, DE
I replaced the screws for new brass ones, but will add the old ones too.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Copper

Ph 2/1 Stem Fitting Of Chrome by Poul Henningsen From 1980s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This PH 2/1 stem fitting, designed by the renowned Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen in the 1980s, epitomizes the iconic Danish lighting design of the era. Crafted fr...
Category

1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Wall Lamp in Cooper by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, outdoor wall lamp in cooper by Poul Henningsen Size: Width x height x length (mm) 450 x 290 x 505, 6.8 kg Shades: Spun copper. Wall box and arm: Copperplated, brass...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Medium Table Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, medium table light by Poul Henningsen Measures: Width 290 x height 472 x length 290 (mm), 3.0 kg   Material: Shades in mouth-blown white opal glass with the body an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-3½ Glass Table Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
"The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of handblown opal three-lay...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome

PH Kontrast Pendant Light
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Kontrast PH ceiling light, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Ten enameled steel shades Cascade downward, perfectly placed to provide ...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Steel

Louis Poulsen PH 3-2½ Outdoor Wall Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product 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 P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

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,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 80 Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 80 floor lamp for Louis Poulsen. The PH 80 was put into production after Henningsen's death, as a celebration of what would have been his 80th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH Floor Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of handblown opal three-laye...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage PH 5-4.5 White Charlottenborg Ceiling Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Ebbe Christensen, Poul Henningsen, Sophus Frandsen
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....
Category

1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant – Small
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Monumental Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant Light
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This stunning large-scale Poul Henningsen "PH Louvre" pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen pendant is composed of thirteen concentric, stacked white metal louvers over a polished aluminum ...
Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Ph 3½-2½ Floor Lamp with Frame of Black Metallic Steel by Pou Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The PH 3½-2½ floor lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen, is an iconic example of Scandinavian Modern lighting design. With its frame crafted from black...
Category

1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH 4½-4 Glass Pendant Lamp in Chrome by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
The fixture is designed 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-lay...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Steel

Chandelier ‘Pulley’ Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1931
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nickel-plated brass and original frosted painted glass. Provenance: From a private Danish collection. Example made in the mid 1930s. Poul Henningsen’s lamp designs are characteris...
Category

1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Brass

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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Ceiling Lamp PH-5/5 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare ceiling lamp PH-5/5 designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark. Dimensions (W x D x H): 56 x 56 x 33 (65) cm.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Small Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH 3½-2½ Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product 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 P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen Ph 4½-3½ Glass Floor Lamp
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades are made of handblown opal three-laye...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Louis Poulsen, Medium Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, Medium Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen. Width x Height x Length (mm) 600 x 580 x 600, 13.9 kg Material: Leaves: Brass, stainless steel polished, cooper, whi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendant Lamp Ph Septima. New Edition.
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pendant lamp PH Septima by Poul Henningsen. New edition. Louis Poulsen brings back Poul Henningsen’s sophisticated seven-sha...
Category

2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Glass

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Glass Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Black Metallized
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 glass pendants for Louis Poulsen in Black Metallized . The PH 3/2 Pendant Light's shades are made of hand blown opal three layer glass, which is glossy on top ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Louis Poulsen, Floor Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, floor light by Poul Henningsen Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 330 x 1300 x 330, 6.8 kg Material: Shades in mouth-blown white opal glass with the stem and ba...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Modern White
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in modern white. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the PH 5 remains the bestselling ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen PH 6½-6 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Louis Poulsen PH 3-2½ Bollard Outdoor Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product 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 P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Henningsen Ph Louvre Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture provides 100% glare-free light. The geometrical, spherical design is based on the principle of illuminating all surfaces at the same angle. This ensures uniform light around the fixture, illuminating both walls and ceiling. Matte painted undersurfaces and glossy top surfaces result in an attractive reflection of the diffused light, creating uniform light distribution around the fixture. 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. PH Louvre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Table Lamp Model PH-2/2 Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare table lamp model PH-2/2 ‘The question mark’ designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, outdoor lamp in black by Poul Henningsen. Measures: Width x height x length (mm) 283 x 909 x 283, 3.6 kg Material: Black-lacquered stainless steel. Ground anchor: I...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Large Metal Table Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, large metal table light by Poul Henningsen Measures: Width x Height x Length (mm) 450 x 540 x 450, 3.0 kg Material: Shades: white lacquered aluminium, Stem and base...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Large Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, large Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen. Width x Height x Length (mm) 720 x 650 x 720, 17.3 kg Material: Leaves: Brass, stainle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Monumental Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Suspension Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Poul Henningsen PH Louvre suspension lamp for Louis Poulsen. The PH Louvre pendant light emits comfortable glare, free diffused li...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

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.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Steel

Midcentury "Kontrast" Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Made in Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Contrast pendant in painted metal, designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark. Great original condition.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Medium Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, medium pendant light by Poul Henningsen. Measures: Width 650 x height 500 x length 650 (mm), 8,2 kg Material: Matte lacquered aluminum. Struts: Purple, rolled aluminum...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Large Artichoke Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Poul Hermann Poulsen , Louis Poulsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monumental pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Suspended by ivory enameled-steel canopy, the interior chrome cylinder is surrounded by layers of brushed copper leaves....
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Copper, Chrome

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 Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Poul Henningsen lighting 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 lighting, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 239 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 306 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting 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 lighting by Fog & Mørup, Vilhelm Lauritzen, and Jo Hammerborg. Prices for Poul Henningsen lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $287 and can go as high as $81,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,880.
Questions About Poul Henningsen Lighting
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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.

Recently Viewed

View All