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.

Poul Henningsen Artworks

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Lampe de table mod. PH4/3 PAT. APPL.– 1927, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH4/3 PAT. APPL.– 1927, 1927

Sale Date: November 25, 2021

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Ceiling lamp,

Poul Henningsen

Ceiling lamp, "PH Kotte", Louis Poulsen,..., 1958

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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Snowdrop PH 2/2, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Snowdrop PH 2/2, 1930

Sale Date: November 21, 2021

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PH 3/2, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 21, 2021

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The Tivoli lamp

Poul Henningsen

The Tivoli lamp

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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PH 4,5/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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PH 4,5/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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PH-3/2 Academy

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 Academy

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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PH 3/2 Akademi

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2 Akademi

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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PH-4/2,5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 16, 2021

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Early desk lamp, type 3/2 shades, 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

Early desk lamp, type 3/2 shades, 1926–1928

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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POUL HENNINGSON PAIR OF 'PH 4/3' CEILING..., 1953

Poul Henningsen

POUL HENNINGSON PAIR OF 'PH 4/3' CEILING..., 1953

Sale Date: November 8, 2021

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POUL HENNINGSEN PENDANT CEILING LAMP FOR..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

POUL HENNINGSEN PENDANT CEILING LAMP FOR..., 1958

Sale Date: November 8, 2021

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POUL HENNINGSEN PENDANT CEILING LAMP FOR..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

POUL HENNINGSEN PENDANT CEILING LAMP FOR..., 1958

Sale Date: November 8, 2021

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Snow ball

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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Snow ball

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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Kontrast

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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Snow ball

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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PH 4–3½3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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PH-3/3 and 4/3

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/3 and 4/3

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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PH 1/1

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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PH-4½/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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