Poul Henningsen Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1894–1967

Of the 71 lots by Poul Henningsen (paintings) recorded at auction between 2001 and 2026, 60 found a buyer (85%). Across 60 sales with a published price, the typical result was $2.6kSign up free to see to $19.9kSign up free to see (median $6.3kSign up free to see). ‘Spiral’ ceiling light, designed for the University of Aarhus holds the top price on file: $240kSign up free to see at Phillips (September 2014). The houses with the most results are Phillips (27), Wright (17) and Bonhams (14).

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1. 
   PH 3.5/2.5 Lamp, ca. 1933

   -1935 Enameled aluminum

   17" H x 13" D

   Billings · Sep 20, 2026 · Lot 476
   $3,250≈ £2,436≈ €2,829HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Billings ↗
2. 
   Artichoke lamp, 1957 / 2002

   aluminum, enameled aluminum

   14 h x 18½ dia in (36 x 47 cm)

   Wright · Jul 23, 2026 · Lot 185
   $3,192≈ £2,391≈ €2,802Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
3. 
   Artichoke lamp, 1957

   enameled copper, enameled aluminum, chrome-plated steel, plastic · Panel

   22 h x 28 dia in (56 x 71 cm)

   Wright · May 21, 2026 · Lot 275
   $4,864≈ £3,624≈ €4,193Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
4. 
   TABLE LAMP, DESIGNED c.1927, 1927

   chromed and enamelled metal

   52cm high, 37cm diameter (20 ½in high, 14 ½in diameter)

   Lyon & Turnbull · May 1, 2026 · Lot 208
   £1,905≈ $2,573≈ €2,199Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
5. 
   Artichoke lamp, 1957

   enameled copper, enameled aluminum, chrome-plated steel, plastic · Panel

   22 h x 28 dia in (56 x 71 cm)

   Wright · Apr 1, 2026 · Lot 172
   $10,880≈ £8,167≈ €9,375Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
6. 
   Floor lamp, model PH 4/2, 1933

   enameled aluminum, glass, chrome-plated steel, enameled steel

   63 h x 17 dia in (160 x 43 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 5, 2026 · Lot 370
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
7. 
   Artichoke lamp, 1957

   enameled copper, enameled aluminum, chrome-plated steel, plastic · Panel

   22 h x 28 dia in (56 x 71 cm)

   Wright · Feb 26, 2026 · Lot 307
   $7,620≈ £5,624≈ €6,450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
8. 
   Artichoke lamp, 1957 / 1958

   enameled steel, polished steel

   28 h x 24 dia in (71 x 61 cm)

   Wright · Dec 9, 2025 · Lot 344
   $4,064≈ £3,051≈ €3,492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
9. 
   PH 5 table lamp

   brass, enameled aluminum

   24 h x 17 dia in (61 x 43 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Nov 20, 2025 · Lot 243
   $3,048≈ £2,333≈ €2,647Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
10. 
    Artichoke lamp, 1957 / 1958

    enameled steel, polished steel

    28 h x 24 dia in (71 x 61 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 18, 2025 · Lot 238
    $8,255≈ £6,063≈ €6,985Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
11. 
    Artichoke lamp, 1957 / 1958

    enameled steel, polished steel

    28 h x 24 dia in (71 x 61 cm)

    Wright · Sep 4, 2025 · Lot 223
    $6,096≈ £4,534≈ €5,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
12. 
    Aluminium ceiling light

    the tiered enamelled and aluminium disc shade

    47cm diameter 54cm long

    Sworders · Jan 28, 2025 · Lot 130
    £400≈ $497≈ €477HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
13. 
    Suspension PH-5/3

    A 'PH-5/3' pendant lamp in lacquered zinc, opaline glass and brass by Poul Henningsen and edited by Louis Poulsen circa 1950

    H: 31 cm. (12.1/4in.); D: 49,5 cm. (19.1/2in.)

    Bonhams · Jan 21, 2025 · Lot 206
    €2,560≈ $2,651≈ £2,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    Suspension PH-5/3

    A 'PH-5/3' pendant lamp in lacquered zinc, opaline glass and brass by Poul Henningsen and edited by Louis Poulsen circa 1950

    H: 31 cm; (12.1/4in.); D: 49,5 cm. (19.1/2in.)

    Bonhams · Nov 28, 2024 · Lot 111
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair

    copper, lacquered copper · Panel

    12½ h x 18 w x 20½ d in (32 x 46 x 52 cm)

    Wright · Nov 7, 2024 · Lot 141
    $2,620≈ £2,021≈ €2,429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
16. 
    PH5 pendants lamps, set of three, 1958

    painted aluminum

    11 h x 20 dia in (28 x 51 cm)

    Wright · Nov 7, 2024 · Lot 124
    $2,268≈ £1,749≈ €2,103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
17. 
    Artichoke lamp, 1957 / 1958

    enameled steel, polished steel

    28 h x 24 dia in (71 x 61 cm)

    Wright · Nov 7, 2024 · Lot 131
    $6,300≈ £4,859≈ €5,841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
18. 
    Reading lamp, type 3/2 shades, 1931-1951

    Painted steel, coloured glass, Bakelite

    148.5 cm high

    Bonhams · Oct 23, 2024 · Lot 170
    £5,376≈ $6,961≈ €6,465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
19. 
    'Langelinie' ceiling light, designed 1958

    Copper, painted metal · Panel

    21 cm high, 42 cm diameter, variable drop.

    Bonhams · Oct 23, 2024 · Lot 164
    £960≈ $1,243≈ €1,155Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair

    copper, lacquered copper · Panel

    12½ h x 18 w x 20½ d in (32 x 46 x 52 cm)

    Wright · Jul 30, 2024 · Lot 175
    $2,620≈ £2,040≈ €2,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
21. 
    PH 1/1 table lamp

    lacquered steel, brass, Bakelite, frosted glass

    9 h x 6¼ w x 8 d in (23 x 16 x 20 cm)

    Wright · Jul 30, 2024 · Lot 179
    $4,410≈ £3,433≈ €4,074Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
22. 
    PH 80 Floor Lamp

    Acrylic

    height 51in (130cm); diameter of shade 24in (61cm)

    Bonhams · Jul 25, 2024 · Lot 60
    $1,152≈ £895≈ €1,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
23. 
    PH 80 floor lamp, 1974

    Acrylic

    51 h x 22 dia in (130 x 56 cm)

    Wright · May 29, 2024 · Lot 417
    $630≈ £494≈ €580Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Wright ↗
24. 
    PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair

    copper, lacquered copper · Panel

    12½ h x 17¾ w x 18¾ d in (32 x 45 x 48 cm)

    Wright · May 29, 2024 · Lot 260
    $1,512≈ £1,186≈ €1,393Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
25. 
    PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair

    copper, lacquered copper · Panel

    12 h x 18 w x 19 d in (30 x 46 x 48 cm)

    Wright · May 29, 2024 · Lot 169
    $2,016≈ £1,581≈ €1,857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
26. 
    PH 80 table lamp, 1974

    chrome-plated metal, enameled steel, plastic

    27 h x 21¾ dia in (69 x 55 cm)

    Wright · Jan 25, 2024 · Lot 151
    $1,419≈ £1,114≈ €1,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
27. 
    Suspension mod. "Plate"

    A pair of "Plate" ceiling lamps in partially painted copper by Poul Henningsen designed in 1958 and edited by Louis Poulsen · Panel

    H: 25cm.(9 13/16in.); D: 44cm.(17 5/16in.).

    Bonhams · Nov 30, 2023 · Lot 197
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
28. 
    Hanging lamp, model PH 6, 1979 / 1980

    enameled aluminum, aluminum

    20½ h x 26 dia in (52 x 66 cm)

    Wright · Aug 9, 2023 · Lot 229
    $1,008≈ £792≈ €919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
29. 
    "Artichoke" ceiling light, designed 1958

    Copper-plated metal, painted metal · Panel

    25 in. (63.5 cm) drop

    Phillips · Jun 8, 2023 · Lot 59
    $5,715≈ £4,583≈ €5,323Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
30. 
    Mod. PH 5/3

    Green lacquered metal, opal glass and brass

    H: 25cm D: 45cm

    Bonhams · Jun 5, 2023 · Lot 103
    €8,960≈ $9,578≈ £7,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
31. 
    Untitled

    Painted copper, copper, glass · Panel

    Each: 49 cm diameter, variable drop

    Bonhams · Apr 27, 2023 · Lot 94
    £5,100≈ $6,368≈ €5,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
32. 
    Early table lamp, type 4/3 shades, circa 1927

    Painted copper, glass, nickel-plated brass, Bakelite · Panel

    54 cm (21 1/4 in.) high

    Phillips · May 12, 2022 · Lot 87
    £15,120≈ $18,451≈ €17,728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    PH 5 table lamps, pair, 1961

    enameled aluminum, brass

    24 h x 17¾ w in (61 x 45 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Apr 14, 2022 · Lot 179
    $6,875≈ £5,240≈ €6,320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
34. 
    PH 1/1 table lamp, 1936

    glass, enameled brass, Bakelite

    9¾ h x 8 w x 6¼ d in (25 x 20 x 16 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Apr 14, 2022 · Lot 158
    $8,750≈ £6,669≈ €8,044Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
35. 
    Early Ceiling Lamp 4/3 Shades

    for Louis Poulsen, painted copper, brass, stamped 'PAT · Panel

    height 8 1/2in (22cm); diameter 15 5/8in (39.6cm)

    Bonhams · Dec 14, 2021 · Lot 65
    $7,650≈ £5,773≈ €6,765Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
36. 
    Early desk lamp, type 3/2 shades, 1926-1928

    Brass, painted copper, glass, Bakelite · Panel

    45 cm (17 3/4 in.) high, 28.5 cm (11 1/4 in.) diameter

    Phillips · Nov 9, 2021 · Lot 260
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    Artichoke lamp, 1957 / 1987

    enameled aluminum, enameled steel, aluminum, chrome-plated metal

    34 h x 26 dia in (86 x 66 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 4, 2020 · Lot 102
    $5,625≈ £4,391≈ €5,056Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
38. 
    Artichoke lamp, 1957

    copper, enameled steel, enameled aluminum, chrome-plated brass, chrome-plated steel, steel wire · Panel

    34 dia in (86 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jan 19, 2020 · Lot 669
    $5,938≈ £4,568≈ €5,357Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
39. 
    Pair of 'Artichoke' ceiling lights, designed for the Langelinie Pavilion restaurant, Copenhagen, circa 1958

    Partially painted copper, steel, painted steel, chromium-plated metal · Panel

    Each: 59 cm (23 1/4 in.) diameter, variable drop

    Phillips · Oct 17, 2019 · Lot 37
    £20,000≈ $25,594≈ €23,031Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
40. 
    Theater chair, designed for the Betty Nansen Theater, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 1959

    Painted plywood, painted metal, brass

    30 1/2 x 19 x 22 in. (77.5 x 48.3 x 55.9 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 54
    $563≈ £452≈ €510Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Phillips ↗
41. 
    Early Table Lamp, Type 3 ½/2 Shades

    for Louis Poulsen, brass, enameled brass, opal glass, stamped PAT

    height 17 1/2in (44.5cm); diameter 13 1/2in (34.5cm)

    Bonhams · Apr 24, 2019 · Lot 79
    $7,575≈ £5,849≈ €6,758Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,500–5,500View at Bonhams ↗
42. 
    'Spiral' ceiling light, designed 1942

    Painted aluminium

    120 cm (47 1/4 in.) drop, 60 cm (23 5/8 in.) diameter

    Phillips · Mar 21, 2019 · Lot 74
    £32,500≈ $42,708≈ €37,506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
43. 
    Reading lamp, type 3/2 shades, 1931-1951

    Painted steel, amber glass, glass, Bakelite

    151.5 cm (59 5/8 in.) high

    Phillips · Mar 21, 2019 · Lot 47
    £5,000≈ $6,571≈ €5,770Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
44. 
    Early Table Lamp, Type 3 ½/2 Shades

    for Louis Poulsen, brass, enameled brass, opal glass, stamped PAT

    height 17 1/2in (44.5cm); diameter 13 1/2in (34.5cm)

    Bonhams · Dec 14, 2018 · Lot 44
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
45. 
    Early desk lamp, type 4/3 shades, 1926-1928

    brass, tubular brass, painted copper, Bakelite · Panel

    height: 55 cm. (21 5/8 in.) diameter: 40 cm. (15 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · May 27, 2018 · Lot 67
    HK$112,500≈ $14,340≈ £10,772≈ €12,316Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
46. 
    Early Table Lamp, Type 4/3 Shades

    for Louis Poulsen, brass, enameled brass, opal glass, stamped PAT

    height 21 1/2in (54.5cm); diameter 15 3/4in (39.5cm)

    Bonhams · Dec 14, 2017 · Lot 73
    $12,500≈ £9,304≈ €10,553Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
47. 
    Early Table Lamp, Type 3 ½/2 Shades

    for Louis Poulsen, brass, enameled brass, opal glass, stamped PAT

    height 17 1/2in (44.5cm); diameter 13 1/2in (34.5cm)

    Bonhams · Dec 14, 2017 · Lot 71
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
48. 
    Langelinie Pavilion Plate Light

    for Louis Poulsen, solid copper, reflective interior paint · Panel

    height 8in (20cm); diameter 17in (44cm)

    Bonhams · Dec 14, 2017 · Lot 69
    $5,000≈ £3,722≈ €4,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
49. 
    Rare "Spiral" ceiling light, designed for the Headquarters Assembly Hall, Danish Consumers Cooperative Society, Albertslund, 1964

    Painted aluminum, aluminum, brass, copper · Panel

    50 1/2 in. (128.3 cm) drop, 29 7/8 in. (75.9 cm) diameter

    Phillips · Dec 12, 2017 · Lot 209
    $225,000≈ £168,413≈ €191,229Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
50. 
    Pair of standard lamps, type 3/2 shades, 1931-1951

    Painted tubular metal, painted metal, painted glass, Bakelite

    Each: 151 cm (59 1/2 in.) high

    Phillips · Apr 27, 2017 · Lot 80
    £18,750≈ $24,167≈ €22,210Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗

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