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-5/4

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PH-5/4

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PH-5/4

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PH-5/4

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PH-2/2

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PH-2/2

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PH-8/6

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PH-8/6" The Tennis Lamp, 1927

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PH-3,5/2,5

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PH-3,5/2,5

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PH-2/2/“Short Miniature

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PH-2/2/“Short Miniature

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PH-3/2

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PH-3/2

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PH-1/1 - Cascade, 1933

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PH-1/1 - Cascade, 1933

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PH-3/3

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PH-3/3

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PH-bedside table lamps

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PH-bedside table lamps

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Artichoke lamp, 1957

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Artichoke lamp, 1957

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

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PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Sale Date: November 23, 2021

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PH5:ceiling lamp, Poul HENNINGSEN

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PH5:ceiling lamp, Poul HENNINGSEN

Sale Date: November 26, 2021

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Grande suspension dite « Artichoke » – 1958, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Grande suspension dite « Artichoke » – 1958, 1958

Sale Date: November 25, 2021

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Grande suspension ajustable dite « PH Tennis , 1930

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Grande suspension ajustable dite « PH Tennis , 1930

Sale Date: November 25, 2021

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Suspension mod. PH 6/5 PATENTED - circa 1930, 1930

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Suspension mod. PH 6/5 PATENTED - circa 1930, 1930

Sale Date: November 25, 2021

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PH Grand Piano – 1931, 1931

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PH Grand Piano – 1931, 1931

Sale Date: November 25, 2021

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Suspension PH « Stem Fitting » PATENTED – 1930, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Suspension PH « Stem Fitting » PATENTED – 1930, 1930

Sale Date: November 25, 2021

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Paire d'appliques mod. PH4/3 PAT. APPL. – 1928, 1928

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Paire d'appliques mod. PH4/3 PAT. APPL. – 1928, 1928

Sale Date: November 25, 2021

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Lampe de table Mod. PH 4/3 PATENTED – circa..., 1935

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Lampe de table Mod. PH 4/3 PATENTED – circa..., 1935

Sale Date: November 25, 2021

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Lampe de table mod. PH Piano PATENTED – 1938, 1938

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Lampe de table mod. PH Piano PATENTED – 1938, 1938

Sale Date: November 25, 2021

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Suite de six appliques dites « Elongated..., 1934

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Suite de six appliques dites « Elongated..., 1934

Sale Date: November 25, 2021

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Lampe de table mod. PH1/1 dite « Piano lamp..., 1943

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Lampe de table mod. PH1/1 dite « Piano lamp..., 1943

Sale Date: November 25, 2021

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Paire d'appliques dites « Elongated lamp » – , 1934

Poul Henningsen

Paire d'appliques dites « Elongated lamp » – , 1934

Sale Date: November 25, 2021

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