Poul Henningsen

(Danish, 1894–1967)

Poul Henningsen was a Danish architect, designer, and writer known for producing many styles of lamps including the PH Artichoke Lamp (1958). Henningsen believed that glare from an electric light was detrimental to human well-being, so his lamps directed light downward to create a diffuse effect. “The technician should never forget that he is an artist, the artist never that he is a technician,” he once said. Born on September 9, 1894 in Copenhagen, Denmark, he was son of the activist Agnes Henningsen. He grew up in a progressive household and went on to study architecture in both Frederiksberg and Copenhagen. After graduating, Henningsen freelanced as an architect and journalist, and developed a reputation as an outspoken critic of conservative politics. In 1925, he created the first of his multi-shade lamps which were manufactured by Louise Poulsen. Henningsen went on to serve as the editor for the left-wing newspaper Kritisk Revy. During World War II, he was forced to flee to Sweden, where he continued to write and design. After the war, Henningsen became revered by the younger generation of progressive Danes. The designer died on January 31, 1967 in Hillerød, Denmark. Today, his works are held in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Designmuseum Danmark in Copenhagen, among others.

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“PH-4/3” A pair of chromium-plated table lamps, 1967

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” A pair of chromium-plated table lamps, 1967

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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Wall lamps, pair, 1965

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Wall lamps, pair, 1965

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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“PH Grand Piano”

Poul Henningsen

“PH Grand Piano”

Sale Date: March 13, 2024

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“PH-4/3” A pair of chromium-plated table lamps, 1967

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” A pair of chromium-plated table lamps, 1967

Sale Date: March 13, 2024

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“PH-2/2” Yellow frosted glass shade set

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Yellow frosted glass shade set

Sale Date: March 13, 2024

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“PH 4.5/4” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4.5/4” Pendant

Sale Date: March 13, 2024

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“PH-1/1” Browned brass wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1” Browned brass wall lamp

Sale Date: March 13, 2024

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“PH Grand Piano”

Poul Henningsen

“PH Grand Piano”

Sale Date: March 13, 2024

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“PH-1/1” Browned brass wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1” Browned brass wall lamp

Sale Date: March 13, 2024

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“PH-2/2” Yellow frosted glass shade set

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Yellow frosted glass shade set

Sale Date: March 13, 2024

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“PH 4.5/4” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4.5/4” Pendant

Sale Date: March 13, 2024

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“PH-4/3” A pair of chromium-plated table lamps, 1967

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” A pair of chromium-plated table lamps, 1967

Sale Date: March 13, 2024

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“PH-4” Yellow/white lacquered zinc O-4 top shade

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4” Yellow/white lacquered zinc O-4 top shade

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

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“PH-3” Yellow/white lacquered zinc O-3 top shade

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3” Yellow/white lacquered zinc O-3 top shade

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

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“PH-2” White lacquered zinc O-2 top shade

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2” White lacquered zinc O-2 top shade

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

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“PH-4/4” Nickel plated metal socket house

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/4” Nickel plated metal socket house

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

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“Snow ball” Pendant with

Poul Henningsen

“Snow ball” Pendant with

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

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“PH-5” Three pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH-5” Three pendants

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

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“PH-1/1” Frosted glass spare shades

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1” Frosted glass spare shades

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

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“PH-3,6” Later white lacquered copper O-3,6 top...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,6” Later white lacquered copper O-3,6 top...

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

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“PH 3/2” A pair of table lamps

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2” A pair of table lamps

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

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“Artichoke” A pendant, 1958

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” A pendant, 1958

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

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“PH-2/2 Basket” Patinated brass frame for...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2 Basket” Patinated brass frame for...

Sale Date: March 6, 2024

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