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Henningsen Anniversary

Poul Henningsen PH3/2 Pendant, "The Anniversary Model"
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH3/2 pendant "The Anniversary Model" designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Grey PH 5 Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large and pristine example of the PH5 table or desk lamp designed by Poul Henningsen in 1962
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant – Small
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
anniversary with an introduction of a beautiful brushed brass edition. When Henningsen originally designed the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant – Large
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
anniversary with an introduction of a beautiful brushed brass edition. When Henningsen originally designed the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant, Medium
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
anniversary with an introduction of a beautiful brushed brass edition. When Henningsen originally designed the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph 5 Mini Pendant
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The fixture provides 100% glare-free light. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 as a follow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Chrome

Poul Henningsen 'PH 80' Floor Lamp in White and Chrome for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Henningsen’s death to mark the 80th anniversary of his birth—hence the name PH 80. The original PH 80, designed
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant, X-Large
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
anniversary with an introduction of a beautiful brushed brass edition. When Henningsen originally designed the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Chrome

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Copper Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 copper pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum, Copper

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Copper Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini copper pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum, Copper

Poul Henningsen PH 5 Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH 5 brass pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass, Aluminum

Poul Henningsen PH5 Mini Brass Pendant for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH5 mini brass pendant for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic PH
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

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Aluminum, Copper

PH Floor Lamp, Model Ph3½-2½, Limited Edition, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH floor lamp, model PH3½-2½, limited edition in copper designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Copper

Ph Floor Lamp, Model Ph3½-2½, Limited Edition, Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH floor lamp, model PH3½-2½, limited edition in copper designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Copper

Limited Edition Copper PH3½-2½ by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 2016
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
of the 90th anniversary of the PH three-shade system invented by Poul Henningsen in 1926. A unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Copper

Poul Henningsen Table Lamp model 3/2, 5 manufactured by Louis Poulsen 1940’s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Valby, 84
Poul Henningsen Table Lamp model 3/2,5 manufactured by Louis Poulsen 1940’s, the lamps frame has a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Zinc

Rare Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Model 5313, Niger Leather, Scandinavan Modern
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
the 475th anniversary of the Copenhagen Saddlemakers’ and Upholsterers’ Guild. Klint’s fourth design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

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Sistrah P4 Pendant Lights by Otto Muller, Circa 1930s
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Poul Henningsen 4/4 Copper Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
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Eero Saarinen white laminate Tulip Dining Table by Knoll Switzerland. ca. 1970.
By Eero Saarinen
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Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Artichoke Pendant of Brass Made in Denmark 1960s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish Svend Aage Holm Sørensen artichoke lamp by Holm-Sørensen & Co A/S from 1960´s The brass is laser cut and acid treated which gives it a very special expression. The design is i...
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Louis Poulsen "PH-lamp" 3/3 Pendant by Poul Henningsen, Patented, Denmark, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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PH 3/2 Pendant by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 3/2 pendant designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The lamp is of white opaline glass and black chromed.
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Louis Poulsen Vintage PH5 white metal Lamp by Poul Henningsen, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in HEILOO, NL
Danish design classic designed by Poul Henningsen in the 1950s. The PH5 lamp is made of several layers of metal that are painted matt white with blue and red accents. Diameter 50 cm....
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Vintage Louis Poulsen Metal & Glass Flush Mount in the Manner of Bruno Gatta
By Bruno Gatta, Louis Poulsen, Stilnovo
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By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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Black Gloss PH50 Anniversary Edition, Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 2008
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
PH50, the 50th Anniversary Edition of the classic PH5 in olive black and chilli red high-gloss
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Paul Henningsen TrePH Limited edition
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in London, GB
anniversary of the birth of Poul Henningsen (1894-1967).
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

PH 2/1 Table Lamp, Anniversary Model, by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 2/1 table lamp, anniversary model, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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PH 2/1 Table Lamp, Anniversary Model, by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 2/1 table lamp, anniversary model, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen
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Metal

Poul Henningsen TrePH Table Lamp
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
PH 3½ - 2½ anniversary floor lamp limited edition 2016, designed by Poul Henningsen (1894-1967
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PH3½-2½, Limited Edition, Copper Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
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PH3½-2½, Limited Edition, Copper Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH3½-2½, limited edition, copper floor lamp by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen. The lamp has the
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Poul Henningsen TrePH Table Lamp PH 3/2 Browned Brass + White Glass Shade, 1994
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
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Poul Henningsen PH3/2 Pendant, "The Anniversary Model"
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
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PH 2/1 Table Lamp, Anniversary Model, by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
PH 2/1 table lamp, anniversary model, designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen
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Poul Henningsen Bronzed Brass PH 3/2 Amber Pendant, 1994, Denmark
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Poul Henningsen.
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PH 2/1 Stem Fitting by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen, 1997
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
burnished brass. The lamp was made in 1997 to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of Poul Henningsen.    
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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PH 2/1 Stem Fitting by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen, 1997
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
burnished brass. The lamp was made in 1997 to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of Poul Henningsen.   
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PH 3/2 Tablelamp, Model Tremp, Burnished Brass, by Poul Henningsen, 1994
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PH 2/1 Stem Fitting Designed by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen, 1997
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Lejre, DK
. The lamp was created in 1994 to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of Poul Henningsen's birth. Poul
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Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen TrePH Table Lamp
Located in Utrecht, NL
anniversary of the birth of Poul Henningsen with additional PH amber glass shades. The original opaline glass
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Poul Henningsen Kuglekrone, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Valby, 84
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Poul Henningsen Kuglekrone, 1930s
Poul Henningsen Kuglekrone, 1930s
H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Table Lamp Brass Anniversary Edition for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, SE
Green enameled shades on polished brass stem, foot and socket cover. Anniversary edition produced
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Pair of Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Anniversary Model Table Lamps, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A pair of iconic Poul Henningsen PH 3/2 Anniversary Model, or Jubilæumsmodel, table lamps. Made in
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PH Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen (1894-1967): 3/2 PH table lamp with polished brass stand and green lacquered metal
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Brass

PH Table Lamp by Poul Henningsen
H 18.12 in Dm 11.82 in
Poul Henningsen 3/2 Treph Limited Numbers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Stenlose, DK
Poul Henningsen. PH table lamp, model TrePH. Jubilee model with browned brass stem and foot. Opal
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Brass

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Henningsen Anniversary For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal henningsen anniversary for your home. Frequently made of metal, copper and chrome, every henningsen anniversary was constructed with great care. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage henningsen anniversary now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a henningsen anniversary — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each henningsen anniversary bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Henningsen Anniversary?

Prices for a henningsen anniversary start at $1,150 and top out at $26,152 with the average selling for $3,246.

Poul Henningsen for sale on 1stDibs

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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