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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.

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Creator: Poul Henningsen
Danish Poul Henningsen Art Deco Pendant PH 2/2 with Grey Rosa Glass Shades 1930s
Danish Poul Henningsen Art Deco Pendant PH 2/2 with Grey Rosa Glass Shades 1930s

Danish Poul Henningsen Art Deco Pendant PH 2/2 with Grey Rosa Glass Shades 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Original vintage Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) pendant size PH 2/2 made in the 1930s. The shades are made of sandblasted light grey glass with a hint of rose, mounted on a bakelite so...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Blown Glass, Fabric, Bakelite

Danish Poul Henningsen Art Deco Pendant PH 2/2 with Yellow Glass Shades, 1930s
Danish Poul Henningsen Art Deco Pendant PH 2/2 with Yellow Glass Shades, 1930s

Danish Poul Henningsen Art Deco Pendant PH 2/2 with Yellow Glass Shades, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Art Deco original pendant by Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) size PH 2/2 made in the 1930s. The shades are made by Holmegaard of sandblasted glass with dusty yellow paint, They are m...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Fabric, Blown Glass, Bakelite

Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass
Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass

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...

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1920s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Cream White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Vintage Cream White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

Vintage Cream White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Manufactured in Denmark circa 1980 by Louis Poulsen. Designed by Poul Henningsen - PH. Measurements: Diameter: 40 cm, Height: 20 cm. The lamp is designed so that you have a maximum d...

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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Steel

Vintage PH 3/2 Pendant Lamps in White Opaline Glass by Poul Henningsen for Louis
Vintage PH 3/2 Pendant Lamps in White Opaline Glass by Poul Henningsen for Louis

Vintage PH 3/2 Pendant Lamps in White Opaline Glass by Poul Henningsen for Louis

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Based upon a design from the mid 1920s this set of PH 3/2 ceiling lights was relaunched by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 90s. This particular set is from that series. It featur...

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1920s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage 1960s chandelier "ph5" design Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
Vintage 1960s chandelier "ph5" design Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

Vintage 1960s chandelier "ph5" design Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Torino, Piemonte

White metal chandelier model "PH5" design Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1960s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height 30 ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

Early Poul Henningsen Table Lamp 5/3 Pat. Appl. Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen, 1920s
Early Poul Henningsen Table Lamp 5/3 Pat. Appl. Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen, 1920s

Early Poul Henningsen Table Lamp 5/3 Pat. Appl. Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen, 1920s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Odense, DK

An exceptionally rare and early example of the iconic PH 5/3 table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in the late 1920s. This important extra large early...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 2/2 Pendant with Matte Glass by Louis Poulsen 1930s
Poul Henningsen PH 2/2 Pendant with Matte Glass by Louis Poulsen 1930s

Poul Henningsen PH 2/2 Pendant with Matte Glass by Louis Poulsen 1930s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

PH 2/2 pendant designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s. The lamp has a matte glass shade set and a bakelite socket housing. The sock...

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1930s Danish Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Glass

Poul Henningsen PH 2/2 Pendant with Opal Glass by Louis Poulsen 1930s
Poul Henningsen PH 2/2 Pendant with Opal Glass by Louis Poulsen 1930s

Poul Henningsen PH 2/2 Pendant with Opal Glass by Louis Poulsen 1930s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

PH 2/2 pendant designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s. The lamp features a multilayer opal glass shade set, bakelite socket housing...

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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Glass

Poul Henningsen PH-4/3 Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Louis Poulsen, 1927-1928
Poul Henningsen PH-4/3 Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Louis Poulsen, 1927-1928

Poul Henningsen PH-4/3 Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Louis Poulsen, 1927-1928

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare and early table lamp, model PH-4/3, was designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the formative years of his groundbreaking collaboration ...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

'PH 3/2 Centenary Edition' Amber Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
'PH 3/2 Centenary Edition' Amber Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

'PH 3/2 Centenary Edition' Amber Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'PH 3/2 Centenary Edition' Amber Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen Executed in aged brass and opal glass shades, the PH Centenary 3/2 table lamp revives an iconic Poul He...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s
Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s

Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Søborg, DK

Vintage Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1966 This is an early example of the iconic PH 4/3 table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1966, j...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Chrome, Steel, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'Louvre' Ceiling Light

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Chrome, Metal

PH 2/2 - 'Bombardement' chandelier w. yellow glass shades by Poul Henningensen
PH 2/2 - 'Bombardement' chandelier w. yellow glass shades by Poul Henningensen

PH 2/2 - 'Bombardement' chandelier w. yellow glass shades by Poul Henningensen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

PH 2/2 ‘Bombardment’ Chandelier with 5 arms in burnished brass and shades in yellow frosted glass. From the 1940s. Stamped 'PATENTED'. Designed by Poul Henningsen and made by Louis P...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Poul Henningsen PH 4.5/3 Outdoor Wall Lamp in Copper for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Poul Henningsen PH 4.5/3 Outdoor Wall Lamp in Copper for Louis Poulsen, Denmark

Poul Henningsen PH 4.5/3 Outdoor Wall Lamp in Copper for Louis Poulsen, Denmark

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Poul Henningsen (1894–1967) Iconic PH 4.5/3 outdoor wall lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, circa 1970s. Executed in copper with the characteri...

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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal, Copper

Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass
Vintage Louis Poulsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp in Chrome & Opaline Glass

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...

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1920s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen, Aluminum & Copper
PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen, Aluminum & Copper

PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen, Aluminum & Copper

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 Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Copper, Steel

Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen
Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen

Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamps for Louis Poulsen The PH Wall is part of the revolutionary three shade system developed by Paul Henningsen in 1925-1926 w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 Outdoor Wall Light for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 3/2.5 outdoor wall light for Louis Poulsen. The design is based on Poul Henningsen's revolutionary reflective three-shade system, developed in 1925-1926, which di...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Poul Henningsen Early Pat. Appl. "PH-Lamp" Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1927
Poul Henningsen Early Pat. Appl. "PH-Lamp" Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1927

Poul Henningsen Early Pat. Appl. "PH-Lamp" Table Lamp in Chromed Brass, 1927

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

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 Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Yellow
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Yellow

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen in Yellow

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, 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 Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal

'PH Centenary Edition' 9-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
'PH Centenary Edition' 9-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

'PH Centenary Edition' 9-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'PH Centenary Edition' 9-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen Executed in aged brass and opaline glass shades, the PH Centenary chandelier revives iconic Poul Hen...

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

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Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5 Mini' Monochrome Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5 Mini' Monochrome Pendant for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen 'PH 5 Mini' Monochrome Pendant for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen 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. No one knew at the ti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 brass pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. Today, the PH 5 remains the bestsel...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All White
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All White

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant for Louis Poulsen in All White

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen PH5 mini pendants for Louis Poulsen in all white. Poul Henningsen originally introduced the full-sized PH 5 pendant light in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Glass Table Lamp
Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Glass Table Lamp

Poul Henningsen Ph 3/2 Glass Table Lamp

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

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...

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

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Chrome

'PH Centenary Edition' 6-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
'PH Centenary Edition' 6-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

'PH Centenary Edition' 6-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'PH Centenary Edition' 6-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen Executed in aged brass and opaline glass shades, the PH Centenary chandelier revives iconic Poul Hen...

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

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Brass

Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-2½ Table Lamp
Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-2½ Table Lamp

Poul Henningsen Ph 3½-2½ Table Lamp

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

The louvre is 100% glare-free, with a design based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs most of the light downwards. For some variants, the top shade is made of deep drawn aluminum with white inner surface that ensures gentle, downward light distribution. The two bottom handblown opal glass shades ensure a large glare-free light surface, making optimum use of the light source to provide comfortable, functional lighting. The PH 3½-2½ Glass Table lamp was designed in 1928 and is one of many advanced projects undertaken by Poul Henningsen in the development of his world-famous three-shade system from 1926. Poul Henningsen devoted most of his life to taming electric light. He based his three-shade design on a logarithmic spiral to make optimum use of the light source. He was constantly doing calculations and tests. The form of the shades was determined by the way they were required to shape and reflect the light, and the lamp was designed to be glare-free. The first PH Table lamp...

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

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Chrome

Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant
Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant

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 Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/3' Pale Rose Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/3' Pale Rose Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/3' Pale Rose Pendant Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 3/3 pale rose pendant lamp for Louis Poulsen. The 3/3 pendants are based on Poul Henningsen's original drawings from the late 1920s and early 1930s. Henningsen de...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Brass & Glass Table Lamp in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Brass & Glass Table Lamp in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen 'PH 2/1' Brass & Glass Table Lamp in Pale Rose for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s

PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The PH Piano table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s, is a rare example of early Scandinavian modern lighting design. The la...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Pair of wall lamps “PH 4.5” by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Pair of wall lamps “PH 4.5” by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark

Pair of wall lamps “PH 4.5” by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Karlstad, SE

Iconic pair of outdoor wall lamps from the PH series, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. The lamps feature the classic multi-shade system, engineered to provi...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Copper

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome White
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome White

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Monochrome White

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 pendant for Louis Poulsen in monochrome white. 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 Lighting

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Aluminum, Steel

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Poul Henningsen PH glass Artichoke chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Hennin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Monochrome Black for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Monochrome Black for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Pendant in Monochrome Black 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...

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

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Metal

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Pale Rose Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Pale Rose Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen 'PH 3/2' Pale Rose Glass and Brass Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, 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 Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Brass

Mid-Century Ph 4 1/2 - 4
 Metal and Glass Pendant Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen
Mid-Century Ph 4 1/2 - 4
 Metal and Glass Pendant Poul Henningsen Louis Poulsen

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 Lighting

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Metal

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Grey
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Grey

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Grey

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

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Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Rose PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen Rose PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen Rose PH5 Mini Pendants for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass 'PH 3½-2½' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen Brass and Glass 'PH 3 1/2 -2 1/2' Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen The 'PH 3½-2½' Glass Table lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

PH-3.6/2½ Table Lamp in Aluminum, Brass and Lacquer by Poul Henningsen, 1940s
PH-3.6/2½ Table Lamp in Aluminum, Brass and Lacquer by Poul Henningsen, 1940s

PH-3.6/2½ Table Lamp in Aluminum, Brass and Lacquer by Poul Henningsen, 1940s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The rare table lamp model PH-3.6/2½, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1940s, stands as a remarkable example of early modern Scandinavia...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s
Rare ´Millionaire´ Poul Henningsen Table Lamp, Denmark 1930s

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 - ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Brass, Copper

Poul Henningsen PH Septima Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH Septima Pendant for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH Septima Pendant for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen PH Septima pendant for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1928, the PH Septima is regarded as one of Poul Henningsen’s most refined pendants. Based ...

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Copper Pendant for Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Copper Pendant for Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Copper Pendant for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 5 copper pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5 pendant light in 1958. To celebrate, Louis Poulsen is pu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Copper, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in White
Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in White

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in White

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Henningsen PH 3½-3 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in White The PH 3½-3 pendants are an addition to the Louis Poulsen PH collection and are based on Poul Henningsen's original drawin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Poul Henningsen "PH-3/3" in Brass & Glass Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, 1920s
Poul Henningsen "PH-3/3" in Brass & Glass Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, 1920s

Poul Henningsen "PH-3/3" in Brass & Glass Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen, 1920s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare and early Danish mid century modern "PH-3/3" ceiling pendant lamp with three white opaline glass shades and a beautifully patinated brass shade holder by Poul Henningsen and p...

Category

1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Brass

PH Outdoor Wall Lamp Model PH 3-2½ In V2 Black By Poul Henningsen
PH Outdoor Wall Lamp Model PH 3-2½ In V2 Black By Poul Henningsen

PH Outdoor Wall Lamp Model PH 3-2½ In V2 Black By Poul Henningsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Classic PH outdoor wall lamp, model PH 3-2½, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. The lamp is made in V2 black and created with the iconic three-s...

Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

'PH 3/2 Centenary Edition' Amber Glass and Brass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
'PH 3/2 Centenary Edition' Amber Glass and Brass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen

'PH 3/2 Centenary Edition' Amber Glass and Brass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'PH 3/2 Centenary Edition' Amber Glass and Brass Floor Lamp for Louis Poulsen Executed in aged brass and opal glass shades, the PH Centenary 3/2 floor lamp revives an iconic Poul He...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Brass

White Vintage PH 4.5/4 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
White Vintage PH 4.5/4 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

White Vintage PH 4.5/4 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A very rare version in the Poul Henningsen metal series. It's basically a PH 4/3 on steroids. It is taller and wider. It was made for a brief time during the 1980s based upon a desig...

Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

'PH Centenary Edition' 3-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
'PH Centenary Edition' 3-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

'PH Centenary Edition' 3-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'PH Centenary Edition' 3-Arm Aged Brass & Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen Executed in aged brass and opaline glass shades, the PH Centenary chandelier revives iconic Poul Hen...

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

Materials

Brass

PH 2/1 Table Lamp Limited Edition Dusty Terracotta Made In Burnished Frame
PH 2/1 Table Lamp Limited Edition Dusty Terracotta Made In Burnished Frame

PH 2/1 Table Lamp Limited Edition Dusty Terracotta Made In Burnished Frame

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Lejre, DK

The exclusive PH 2/1 table lamp is a limited edition from Louis Poulsen, designed by Poul Henningsen. The lamp is equipped with mouth-blown, four-layer glass shades in a unique Dusty...

Category

2010s Danish Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Glass

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Wall' Darkly Patinated Outdoor Lamp for Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Los Angeles, 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 Lighting

Materials

Copper

Poul Henningsen, Floor Lamp, Nickel, Bakelite, Metal, Iron, Denmark, 1930s
Poul Henningsen, Floor Lamp, Nickel, Bakelite, Metal, Iron, Denmark, 1930s

Poul Henningsen, Floor Lamp, Nickel, Bakelite, Metal, Iron, Denmark, 1930s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in High Point, NC

A nickel, bakelite, red-lacquered metal and black-lacquered iron floor lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, c. 1930s. Dimensions of Lamp with Sha...

Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal, Iron, Nickel

PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958
PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958

PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Odense, DK

The iconic PH 5 pendant lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen and introduced in 1958 as part of his lifelong pursuit of creating perfectly glare-free lighting. Produced by Louis Pouls...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Metal

Poul Henningsen LE Table Lamp Model PH 2/2 'Luna' by Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen LE Table Lamp Model PH 2/2 'Luna' by Louis Poulsen

Poul Henningsen LE Table Lamp Model PH 2/2 'Luna' by Louis Poulsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Dronten, NL

Limited Edition PH 2/2 Luna. 2023 reedition by Louis Poulsen. 5 pieces available, ship from stock packed in the original unopened box. The PH Luna was originally introduced in 193...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Brass

Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's
Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's

Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Ceiling Lamp in Copper and Nickel Plated Steel by Poul Henningsen, 1920's Additional Information: Material: Copper, nickel plated steel Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare ceiling...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Lighting

Materials

Copper, Steel

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.