Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen this fully adjustable black 'Anglepoise' desk or wall light was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in...
Aluminum, Metal
$5,400 / item
Visor Desk Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A painted metal desk lamp, having a pivoting 'offset funnel' shade floating above a pierced egg-form base.
Metal
Articulating Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An articulating desk lamp having a brass stem with patina and off-white enameled hood and base.
Brass, Steel
Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen Brass Two-Arm Desk Lamp
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Long Island City, NY
This elegantly functional light has two swivel arms terminating in bell-form shades directing light down on your reading material or your supper. The brass surface is warmly patinate...
Brass
1996 Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen AJ Desk / Table Lamp in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an AJ Lamp, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen in 1957. This particular example dates to 1996 and was produced in Denmark. The lamp features a black ename...
Steel, Zinc
Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen "DSB Konduktør" Made at Louis Poulsen, 1940s
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Made for "DSB" (The Danish Railway Company) hence the name "Konduktørlampe/Train Conductors lamp". Its was manufactured by Louis Poulsen. This example is from the earliest production...
Metal
Danish Mid Century "Oxford" Desk Table Lamp by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and iconic Danish mid century "Oxford" table lamp in grey matte lacquered metal with a white frosted opaline glass shade. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for the St. Catherine'...
Metal
Arne Jacobsen/Hans Wegner, Aarhus City Hall Desk Lamp, c.1938, Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Aarhus City Hall Desk Lamp collaborative design by Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) and Hans J Wegner (1914-2007) as part of the furniture and fittings for the new city hall that Jacobsen h...
Metal, Brass
Articulating Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A articulating desk lamp having a brass stem and a cream enameled base and hood.
Metal
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...
Aluminum, Steel
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'DSB Konduktør' Desk Lamp in Original Condition, Louis Poulsen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare piece designed by Vilhelm Lauritzen in the late 1930s or early 1940s. Made for DSB (De Danske Statsbaner, 'The Danish Railway Network'(trans.) hence the name 'Konduktørlampe' ('...
Steel
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'AJ' Desk Lamp, 1957
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful grey desk lamp in steel with original lacquering designed by Arne Jacobsen, probably Axel Annell on license by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, angle of shade can be adjusted to opt...
Metal, Steel
$2,907 / item
Wihelm Lauritzen DSB lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in København K, DK
REMARKS: Vilhelm Lauritzen (1894-1984) for Louis Poulsen: Rare "Conductor" / "DSB" desk lamp in black lacquered metal, The 1950s Foot with through holes for fixed mounting on counter...
Metal
Mid-Century IT Task Lamp from Louis Poulsen, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century IT Task Lamp from Louis Poulsen, 1970s - Rare desk lamp by Poulsen based on a design from 1972 - The IT lamp is based on the designs and principles of Poul Henningsen - ...
Metal
Original Poul Henningsen Art Deco PH Desk Lamp PH 3½-2 Chrome Matte Shades 1930s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Original Art Deco Poul Henningsen table lamp model PH 3½-2 made in the early 1930s period. The base and stem is made of chromium plated metal and black bakelite with through-hole pu...
Metal, Chrome
Pair Swedish Modern Adjustable Desk Lamps, White Lacquered Steel & Brass, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Fog and Morup, Lyfa, Skellefteå BJS, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An elegant pair of Swedish Modern desk lamps manufactured by Bäcklunds Järn & Smide (BJS) in Skellefteå, Sweden during the 1960s. The lamps feature clean cylindrical shades exec...
Metal, Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Desk Table Lamps, Orange Lacquer and Metal, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen, Jo Hammerborg, Kaiser Leuchten, Lyfa, Fog & Mørup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of Mid-century Modern desk lamps made of metal. Made ca. 1970s. The lamps come with the original orange lacquer. They are adjustable in all directions and can easily be slided...
Metal, Steel
Lento Brass Desk Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, Denmark, 1960s
By Lyfa, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fog and Morup, Jo Hammerborg, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup during the 1960s, the Lento desk lamp perfectly embodies the refined functionalism that characterizes the finest Danish lighting design of t...
Metal, Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal
Danish Modern "Optima" Desk Table Lamp in Brown by Fog & Mørup Adjustable, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen, Hans Due, Alvar Aalto, Lyfa, Fog & Mørup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century Modern "Optima" table lamp designed by Hans Due for Danish lighting manufacturer Fog & Mørup. Made ca 1970s. It comes witt the original matte brown enamel. The shade is...
Metal, Steel
Louis Poulsen Desk Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Mere, GB
This is an original Louis Poulsen designed and manufactured desk lamp from the early 1970s.
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Louis Poulsen It Desk ‘Architect’ Light, Denmark, 1972s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Enschede, NL
These fully adjustable white anglepoise desk or floor Lamp was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in the early 1970s.
Steel, Iron
Danish Modern FlowerPot VP4 Desk Lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Hudson, NY
This original/vintage FlowerPot lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen has a sliding neck of different positions. Designed in 1969 and made in Denmark. This lamp is not a reissue.
Metal, Enamel
Ph 4/3 Poul Henningsen For Louis Poulsen 1930's Desk Lamp.
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Sittard, NL
Poul Henningsen 1894-1967. High table lamp with brass stem, foot and top disc, cast shade holders. Opal glass 4/3 shade set (middle shade with small chips on the top edge). Produc...
Brass, Metal
1950s white Desk Lamp by Arne Jacobsen
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Classical grey desk lamp in steel with original lacquering designed by Danish Design icon Arne Jacobsen.
Steel
Unavailable
H 22.05 in Dm 17.72 in
Extreme rare big PH 4.5/3 desk lamp Pul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Patt appl.
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Sittard, NL
Rare PH 4,5/3 in copper. From 1926-1928, marked ‘Patt Appl’. Designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. About 56 cm high, dia 45 cm. In very good condition with nice patina. ...
Copper
Functionalist Louis Poulsen 1930s Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen, Denmark
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Made for "DSB" (The Danish Railway Company) hence the name "Konduktørlampe/Train Conductors lamp". Its was manufactured by Louis Poulsen. This is the earliest model with the old Bake...
Metal
PH 4/3 Table or Desk Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, Denmark
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Table lamp model PH4/3 by Poul Henningsen. Alike each individual lamp designed by Poul Henningsen this lamp provides wonderful glare free light and is made to the highest standard. ...
Aluminum, Chrome
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'AJ' Desk Lamp, 1957
By Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classical grey desk lamp in steel with original lacquering designed by Arne Jacobsen, probably Axel Annell on license by Louis Poulsen, Denmark, angle of shade can be adjusted to opt...
Metal, Steel
PH 3/2 Desk Lamp By Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine and early desk lamp by Poul Henningsen having three frosted white glass shades, supported by a patinated brass upright with a disc base. This lamp emits a warm and soft diffus...
Bronze, Brass
Large White on White Anglepoise Architects Desk Lamp
By George Carwardine, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, original, clean and working vintage architects, angle poise desk lamp, in chic white finish with steel and chrome springs and adjustment knobs. This example accepts a st...
Metal
Sold
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Scandinavian Modern PH Desk Lamp in Brass with Copper Shades by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
The lamp was made and manufactured by Louis Poulsen, Copenhagen in the late 1930s.
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 13 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Poul Henningsen "PH 2/2" Vintergækken Table Desk Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century table desk lamp model "PH 2/2" Vintergækken by Poul Henningsen produced by Louis Poulsen Denmark early 1930s.
Brass
Sold
H 14.18 in W 5.52 in D 6.7 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Desk Lamp by A.B. Armaturhantverk, Sweden, 1950s
By Fog and Morup, Lyfa, AB Armaturhantverk, Louis Poulsen, AB Markaryd
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very nice Desk-lamp from the 1950s. Model 32, manufactured by A.B. Armaturhantverk. Original switch on the lampshade. Brass accents and original paint in Petrol-blue. Metal base wi...
Metal, Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal
Louis Poulsen Double Shade Desk Lamp, 1940
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large-scale articulate double arm desk lamp by Tvermoes & Abrahamson, Denmark with brass shades by Louis Poulsen in patinated brass with copper, turned wood and iron base, in-line on...
Brass, Iron, Copper
Louis Poulsen White Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1980s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen this fully adjustable white 'Anglepoise' desk light was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in the ear...
Aluminum, Metal
Louis Poulsen White Articulated Architects Desk or Table Lamps, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen these fully adjustable white 'Anglepoise' desk or wall lights was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen ...
Aluminum, Metal
Louis Poulsen White Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1980s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen this fully adjustable white 'Anglepoise' desk light was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in the ear...
Metal, Aluminum
Louis Poulsen Black Articulated Architects Desk or Table Lamps, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen these fully adjustable black 'Anglepoise' desk or wall lights was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen ...
Aluminum, Metal
Arne Jacobsen Visor Desk Lamp, Louis Poulsen, 1958
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice early example of the Visor desk lamp designed by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Louis Poulsen Denmark, 1958.
Metal, Brass
Pair of White Danish Anglepoise Desk or Wall Lamps by Louis Poulsen, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen these fully adjustable white Anglepoise desk or wall lights was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in...
Metal, Aluminum
Sold
H 20.87 in W 5.71 in D 11.42 in
Early VL38 Table or Desk-Lamp, Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1950
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Vintage VL38 table lamp from the 1950ies, mat egg-shell paint, original finish. Shade made of aluminium, base made of iron, both painted off-white. Tube and ball-joint articulation...
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal, Iron
Vintage AJ Desk Lamp by Jacobsen for Poulsen c 1960/1970's
By Louis Poulsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern adjustable desk lamp, known as the AJ lamp, designed by Arne Jacobsen, for Louis Poulsen.
Metal
Sold
H 39.4 in Dm 8.3 in
IT Desk Light by Louis Poulsen Designteam, 1972, Large Chrome Architects Lamp
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
Large IT desk light by Louis Poulsen Design Team in 1972 - rare chrome architects table lamp in very good vintage condition.
Metal
PH 80, Henningsen Desk Lamp for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in London, GB
PH 80, table lamp designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen in the 1980s. The lamp was introduced in 1974, on the occasion of Poul Henningsen's 80th birthday.
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in Dm 19.69 in
Panthella Table or Desk Light by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1971
By Louis Poulsen, Verner Panton, Elio Martinelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The famous table light by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1971. Panton designed this table light in 1971 as a part of the Panthella collection.
Metal
Pair of Arne Jacobsen Desk Lamps for Louis Poulsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of classic Arne Jacobsen desk or bedside lamps for Poulsen. They are perfect for the office or bedroom. Original black painted steel. Excellent condition, great look. Steel, Zinc
Category20th Century Danish Table Lamps
Materials
Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Desk Lamp
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen desk lamp PH 4/3. Bade in nickel plated metal and shades in frosted glass.
Nickel
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