Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
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
AJ Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) in 1957. Today, the AJ family is regarded as the design that the Danish architect is be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Louis Poulsen AJ Table Lamp in White by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen was born and raised in Copenhagen. In 1927, he graduated as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. After graduating, he obtained his fir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
AJ Oxford Table Lamp, 280mm, Metal Black/Opal Glass
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
The AJ Oxford Table Lamp has a sleek graphic design, which reflects the architecture of St Catherine's College, in Oxford, for which it was originall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed in 1971, the Panthella has since become recognised as one of Verner Panton's most significant designs. The recognisable, soft organic shape of the table lamp is not only beautiful but also functional, with a hemispherical shade that directs light downward onto the trumpet shaped base, which reflects the light in a uniform manner. The Panthella 160 Portable is a petite and portable version of the classic Verner Panton...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
AJ Mini Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) in 1957. Today, the AJ family is regarded as the design that the Danish architect is be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
AJ Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) in 1957. Today, the AJ family is regarded as the design that the Danish architect is be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Louis Poulsen PH 4½-3½ Glass Table 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen AJ Table Lamp in Black by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen was born and raised in Copenhagen. In 1927, he graduated as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. After graduating, he obtained his fir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Yuh Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture primarily provides glare-free downward directed light. The angle of the shade can be adjusted to optimize light distribution. A slim opening in the top of the shade provi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Oki Sato Njp Table Lamp with Pin
By Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture provides direct glare-free horizontal light while reflecting some of the light through the rear of the head, illuminating the top of the arm. The ergonomic design of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Aj Eklipta Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture emits downward directed light. The angle of the shade can be adjusted to optimize light distribution. The shade is painted white on the inside to ensure a soft comfortable light. Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1960 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Blu). The light contributed to the total design concept of the hotel. Several of the hotels items...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Louis Poulsen PH 3½-2½ Glass Table Lamp in Black 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Louis Poulsen NJP Table Lamp by Nendo, Oki Sato
By Oki Sato, Nendo, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
About This Product
The lamp was designed by Nendo design studio of Japan and designer Oki Sato. NJP Table is a new interpretation of the classic architect lamp. Its simple and honest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Louis Poulsen AJ Table Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen was born and raised in Copenhagen. In 1927, he graduated as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. After graduating, he obtained his fir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Table Lamp AJ White by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Created in 1960 and still produced by same editor. Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Blu). The light contributed to the total design concept of the hotel. Several of the hotel items...
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1960s European Vintage Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
NJP Table Lamp or Desk Lamp White
By Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
The lamp was designed by Nendo design studio of Japan and designer Oki Sato. NJP Table is a new interpretation of the classic architect lamp. Its simple and honest look bares the lam...
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2010s Japanese Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Table Lamp Model AJ Oxford by Louis Poulsen.
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Table lamp model AJ Oxford by Louis Poulsen
Table lamp model AJ Oxford by Louis Poulsen. Designer Arne Jacobsen.
The AJ Oxford Table Lamp's graphic style and monochrome colour pale...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Medium Table / Floor Lamp model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen.
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Medium Table / Floor Lamp model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen
Table lamp/Medium floor lamp model VL Studio by Louis Poulsen. Designer Vilhelm Lauritzen.
The VL Studio family is derived...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen, NJP Table Lamp by Oki Sato
By Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, NJP table lamp by Oki Sato
Size: Width x height x length (mm)
220 x 480 x 480, 5.1 kg
Material: Foot and base: Steel. Arms and lamp head: Aluminum. LED: Anodised al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
AJ Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) in 1957. Today, the AJ family is regarded as the design that the Danish architect is be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed in 1971, the Panthella has since become recognised as one of Verner Panton's most significant designs. The recognisable, soft organic shape of the table lamp is not only beautiful but also functional, with a hemispherical shade that directs light downward onto the trumpet shaped base, which reflects the light in a uniform manner. The Panthella 160 Portable is a petite and portable version of the classic Verner Panton...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
AJ Mini Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) in 1957. Today, the AJ family is regarded as the design that the Danish architect is be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
AJ Mini Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) in 1957. Today, the AJ family is regarded as the design that the Danish architect is be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
AJ Mini Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) in 1957. Today, the AJ family is regarded as the design that the Danish architect is be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
AJ Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) in 1957. Today, the AJ family is regarded as the design that the Danish architect is be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
AJ Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) in 1957. Today, the AJ family is regarded as the design that the Danish architect is be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
AJ Mini Table Lamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen designed the AJ Lamp for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen (Radisson Collection) in 1957. Today, the AJ family is regarded as the design that the Danish architect is be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Wihelm Lauritzen DSB lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in København K, DK
VILHELM LAURITZEN - VARIOUS
DESIGNER: Vilhelm Lauritzen
MANUFACTURER: Louis Poulsen
MATERIALS: Metal
CONDITION: Good restored condition
DIMENSIONS: W. 7 cm. H. 19 cm. D. 43 cm.
REM...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Industrial Antique Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen AJ Table Lamp in Pale Petroleum by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen was born and raised in Copenhagen. In 1927, he graduated as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. After graduating, he obtained his fir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Louis Poulsen table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Louis Poulsen table lamps 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 table lamps, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 50 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 159 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original table lamps 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 table lamps by Arne Jacobsen, Gubi, and Poul Henningsen. Prices for Louis Poulsen table lamps can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $307 and can go as high as $24,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,162.
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Questions About Louis Poulsen Table Lamps
- 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.