Louis Poulsen Lighting
Danish
Louis Poulsen is world-renowned as an innovator in modern Danish lighting, but this wasn’t the goal from the start. Founded in 1874 by Ludvig R. Poulsen as a wine importer, the business went through several incarnations before its first pendant lights came to fruition. Through its designs, the company helped establish the foundations of good lighting — function, comfort and ambience — that are now standard in modern furniture design.
In 1924, Danish architect Poul Henningsen partnered with Louis Poulsen & Co., then an electrical supply company, to create what’s now known as the Paris lamp. This design, which incorporated three layers of curved metal disks, created ambience with its indirect light instead of glare. Shown at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris — the exhibition that brought Art Deco design to worldwide attention — the Paris lamp was awarded a gold medal. This led to Poulsen and Henningsen working together on several lighting pieces, including the popular PH pendant light with its concentric shades for the Forum Building in Copenhagen. These high-profile projects helped make Louis Poulsen a go-to purveyor of innovative lighting design.
One of the company’s most well-known lamps is Henningsen’s PH Artichoke lamp (1958), with its 72 copper leaves artfully placed to conceal the light bulb, prevent glare and promote a warm, alluring glow in any room. Another is the steel and die-cast zinc AJ lamp (1960), which Arne Jacobsen designed with an adjustable angled shade for his commission for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The company has also worked with notables such as Verner Panton and Alfred Homann as well as, more recently, Louise Campbell and Oki Sato.
In 2010, the company was awarded the American Institute of Architects’ Honors in Collaborative Achievement Award; it was the first lighting manufacturer to receive this honor. In 2018, the company was acquired by an investment subsidiary of Investindustrial VI L.P.
Still headquartered in Denmark, the brand continues to produce its high-end lighting for both indoor and outdoor use, manufacturing both classic icons as well as new designs. “We design to shape light,” states Louis Poulsen. In doing so, they have also shaped culture.
Find a range of new and vintage Louis Poulsen floor lamps, table lamps and other lighting and furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Louis Poulsen
Pair of Poul Henningsen, PH 2/2 Copper Pendant Lights, 1930
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Ph 4 1/2 - 4
Metal and Glass Pendant Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Klassische Lamellen Pendelleuchte des dänischen Herstellers Louis Poulsen nach einem Entwurf von Poul Henningsen. Hier eine seltene Version mit einem Oberschirm aus Metall.
Der Entw...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Danish Art Deco Uplight Pendant by Louis Poulsen, Model "A-Lamp", Made in 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant, collectible 1930s pendant ceiling lamp—Louis Poulsen’s renowned “A-Lampen” Model A-50—captures the refined simplicity of Danish design. Crafted with a beautifully aged ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
White Scandinavian Pendant Lamp PH5 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Vienna, AT
The PH5 pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen 1958 and produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark.
The iconic fixture provides 100% glare-free light. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH Kontrast Pendant Light for Louis Poulsen, 1958-62
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Table Lamp PH 3½-2 Glass + Warm Yellow Shade 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Art Deco Poul Henningsen table lamp model PH 3½-2 from the 1930s.
Poul Henningsen was one of the most unique and world famous architect from the past century.
Besides the Lamp Desig...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,265 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Lampadario danese mod. 4/3 vintage anni 60 design Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in None, IT
Lampadario in metallo arancione, modello 4/3, design Poul Hanningsen per Louis Poulsen, anni 60.
CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, funzionante, presenta segni d'usura dati dal tempo ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
$429 Sale Price
25% Off
Orange Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has an o...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Burgundy
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
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 Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome Pale Blush
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Six decades later, the 'PH 5' remains t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a bl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Opaline Delta Pendent
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Danish Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Delta opaline glass bell shaped pendant chandelier.
With new twisted black cloth wiring. ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$156 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Table Lamp "PH-Lamp" PH / Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning original production PH-table lamp model "3,5/2" by Poul Henningsen manufactured at Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen in the early 1930s. The lamp base is made from patinated brass a...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
PH 5/3 - Floor lamp with green copper shades by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 5/3 - Rare floor lamp in burnished brass with green copper shades. Stamped 'PAT. APPL'.
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid century JH 604 Pendant Lamp by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Modern JH 604 Pendant Lamp in white by Hans Wegner for Louis Poulsen Circa 1960. Has adjustable height with pull down handle. Takes (1) edison ligh...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Yellow Glass
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL45' Radiohus Portable Table Lamp in Pale Yellow Glass
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset building in C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen 'Louise' Wall Sconce, Model 132051, Denmark, 1970's
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1970's, Louis Poulsen designed, 'Louise' wall sconce. Also known as Model 132051. Features a black enameled metal frame with brushed aluminum shade on an adjustable stem...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Amber Glass for Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendant in amber glass for Louis Poulsen.
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset building in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Poul Henningsen Pendant 'Patented' in Copper, L. Poulsen Denmark 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Rare and Large PH Pendant in copper and brass, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen.
Early model. Stamped 'Patented'
Pendant with three shades that gives a ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen "PH 80" 4/3 Floor Lamp -Danish Modern Lighting
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen PH 4/3 Floor Lamp - Danish Modern Lighting
This floor lamp features a distinctive three-tiered shade system topped with a bold red reflector. Desig...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large White Arne Jacobsen Pendant Light by Louis Poulsen, AJ Royal, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large white Arne Jacobsen pendant light by Louis Poulsen, AJ Royal, 1960s
It needs 4 x standard bulbs ( up to 100 W for each bulb)
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to in...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century PH5 Pendant White & Blue Enamel Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your space with this Mid-Century Modernist PH5 Pendant Chandelier. Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1980, this exquisite piece exemplifies Danish lighting ...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Enamel
Poul Henningsen Early Pat. Appl. "PH-Lamp" Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1927
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare large Pat. Appl. (patent applied) table lamp by Poul Henningsen made between 1926-1928 by Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen. This extra large model 4/3 PH-lamp is made from chromed bras...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Yellow Glass for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Yellow Glass for Louis Poulsen
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen for the construction of the Radiohuset building ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
PH 1/1 - 'Bombardment' chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PH 1/1 - 'Bombardementkrone', chandelier, in burnished brass with shades in amber glass. Stamped 'Patented'. From the 1930s.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Pale Rose Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Pale Rose Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen’s legendary design stems from his own, brilliant three-shade system from late 1920s. He...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of yellow Topan VP6 Pendants by Verner Panton Denmark
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of yellow enamelledTopan VP6 Disco ball hanging pendant lamps designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen. They are in very good original vintage condition and full working or...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Rare 1930s Louis Poulsen Ceiling Light in Bronze Painted Metal
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Louis Poulsen, pendant, model 'A-Lamp', painted metal, Denmark, 1930s
Dating back to the 1930s, these lighting objects made by Louis Poulsen are a rare occurrence. The multi-layered...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early Danish Ceiling Lamp Pendant "PH-3 / D.R.P" by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early white / yellow Danish mid century ceiling lamp / pendant in brass and opaline glass by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen produced in Denmark, 1930s. In good origi...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' Pendant in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen VL45 'Radiohus' pendant in pale rose for Louis Poulsen.
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the const...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Poulsen Lp Charisma King Cone Pendant with Plexi Shell & Silver Interior
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Poulsen cone pendant with plexi shell and metal interior. In original condition with some visible scuffing on the edge of the opening, consistent with their age and use.
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Pale Blue
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Pale Blue.
The 'Panthella 250' LED table lamp uses Verner Panton's original drawings to produce an organically sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Large 'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Ripls' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen.
Louis Poulsen set out to create a lamp which was discrete – yet also an experience. Fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Flower Pots by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1970
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 1970s flower pot hanging lights by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, three orange, white & blue enameled pieces with matching colored cords on a single canopy, heights are f...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Sconce by A. Bank Jensen & Kjeld Iversen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Montréal, QC
Large oak wall lamp by A. Bank Jensen & Kjeld Iversen for Louis Poulsen, 1950s. The lamp can be adjusted to the left and right and up and down simply by ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Milk Glass, Oak
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Verdigris
The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Paul He...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Copper
Verner Panton Flowerpot 1st Edition 6-Light Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare 6-light Verner Panton Flowerpot pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen. 1st edition, 1960s, Denmark.
Enamel on steel orange shade exteriors with white interiors and orange inner diff...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
$3,995 Sale Price
50% Off
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' LED Table Lamp in Chrome for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 250' LED table lamp in chrome for Louis Poulsen.
The 'Panthella 250' LED table lamp uses Verner Panton's original drawings to produce an organically shaped...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen AJ Wall Lights for Louis Poulsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen AJ wall lights for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1957 among other lighting fixtures for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark. The fix...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Steel
$1,020 / item
Poul Henningson Green PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen Rose PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen rose PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in 1958 as a Classi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Hanging copper Poul Henningsen PH4/4 1930's original Louis Poulsen Denmark Rare
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Forest, BE
Spectacular copper and brass nickeled suspension lamp made in the 1930s at the famous Louis Poulsen factory. The lamp come in few parts which includes 3 copper shades. Easy to fix install. The lamp remain in excellent condition and is ready to be used as she got a new cable in cotton. You can see lots of patina and traces of time. It becomes really hard to find a good PH lamps these days.
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Poul Henningsen est le fils illégitime de l'auteure Agnès Henningsen et de l'écrivain satirique Carl Ewald. Il a passé une enfance heureuse dans une maison moderne qui a été souvent visitée par les intellectuels de la région. Entre 1911 et 1917, Poul Henningsen suit une formation d’architecte sans pourtant en obtenir le diplôme.
Durant les années 1920, Poul Henningsen a fait sa percée littéraire. Il a édité la revue Kritisk Revy (1926-1928, "Examen critique») dans laquelle lui et ses collègues méprisent le style ancien et le conservatisme culturel, reliant ainsi les thématiques politiques de l'époque . En même temps, il débute comme écrivain pour une revue sur les bienfaits d'une vie simple, en harmonie avec la nature et une sexualité plus libre . Il était l'homme qui a fait des revues danoises des armes politiques au service de aile gauche sans abandonner son caractère de divertissement (la soi-disant PH-revues 1929-1932).
En 1933, il édita son ouvrage le plus célèbre Hvad med Kulturen? ("Qu'en est-il de la culture ?") Une critique polémique, audacieuse et urgente de la vie culturelle danoise avec son snobisme et sa nostalgie du passé, en dépit de tous les efforts de la percée du modernisme. Il a essayé de faire un parallèle entre la pruderie, moralisateurs et penchants fascistes; il a également accusé les sociaux-démocrates de manquer d'une ligne culturelle ferme et conséquente. Ce livre ainsi que ses activités dans son ensemble lui ont donné une réputation de semi-communiste ("compagnon de route"). Dans cette période, il se tenait en fait proche des communistes sans les rejoindre. Il a participé à la propagande anti-fasciste, en essayant toujours de faire des connexions entre la culture et la politique.
Parmi ses autres initiatives durant cette période, il y a eu Danmarksfilmen en 1935, (en français : Le Film du Danemark) aussi connu comme Danmarksfilm PH. C'est un film sans prétention et non traditionnel dépeignant la vie contemporaine dans le Danemark d'une manière vivante et un peu irrespectueuse dans lequel les visuels sont saccadés par les rythmes de jazz. Il a été condamné et déchiré par la plupart des critiques, mais il est plus tard réhabilité et est devenu l'un des classiques des films documentaires danois. Il a également écrit des manuscrits de films.
Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et l'Occupation allemande du Danemark il a gardé un profil bas et s'est enfui vers la Suède en 1943. Après la guerre, il s'est dissocié du communisme qui lui reprochant son humanitarisme de façade dans son attitude lors de l'accord conclu avec les nazis ainsi que pour son scepticisme croissant au sujet de l'Union soviétique et à bien des égards, il a été isolé. Cependant, il a continué à écrire et à débattre, et au cours des années 1960, la nouvelle génération à de nombreux égards a fait de lui une sorte de gourou. Dans ses dernières années, il est devenu un membre de l'Académie danoise et a soutenu le nouveau mouvement des consommateurs.
À bien des égards, Poul Henningsen est l'homme qui a achevé les travaux de Georg Brandes...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper, Nickel
Danish Pendant Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Metal pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Panton made in the 1960s.
Measures: Height of shade 15 cm
Max height 100 cm
Diame...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass
$659 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Brown Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
The 'PH Wall' is part of the revolutionary three-shade system developed by Poul H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Copper
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra 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 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton White Moon Lamp Visor Lamp, Op-Art, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Vienna, AT
An early model of the iconic Space Age mid-century moon lamp, also known as the visor pendant lamp, designed by Verner Panton in the 1960s and executed by Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Thi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Small Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Arne Jacobsen 'Eklipta' Wall or Ceiling Light for Louis Poulsen
AJ Eklipta was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1959 for Rødovre Town Hall for indoor and and out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendants for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
The PH 3½-3 pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late 1920s and early 1930s, featuring his renown...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Copper, Aluminum
$1,430 / item
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 pendant for Louis Poulsen. Executed in a refined white painted metal frame. The clean look of the white surface offers a bold, understated look. The lamp illum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Green
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant in Hues of Green for Louis Poulsen.
Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Today, the 'PH 5' remains the bestselling des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
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 - ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Brass, Copper
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Opal Grey
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in Glendale, CA
Verner Panton 'Panthella 160 Portable' lamp for Louis Poulsen in grey acrylic.
The Panthella collection was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 and remains one of his most iconic ligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Hues of Blue
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
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 Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Poul Henningsen Limited Edition 'PH 2/1 Amber Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen Limited Edition 'PH 2/1 Amber Glass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
This legendary design stems from Henningsen's brillia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 45 Radiohus' Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VL 45 Radiohus' Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Originally designed in the 1930s by Vilhelm Lauritzen in partnership with Louis Poulsen for the construction of the Radiohuset building in Copenhagen, the VL45's layered opal glass shades, offered in three sizes, provide gentle illumination.
The 'VL45' pendants feature the original design, executed in mouth blown triple layer white opal glass, with a brushed brass pendant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Louis Poulsen Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Poulsen lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Louis Poulsen 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 Louis Poulsen lighting, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 332 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 791 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Louis Poulsen 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 Alfred Homann, Poul Henningsen, and Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Prices for Louis Poulsen lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £157 and can go as high as £57,409, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £988.
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Questions About Louis Poulsen Lighting
- 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.