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-3,5/2,5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 9, 2021

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Table lamp frame, 1938

Poul Henningsen

Table lamp frame, 1938

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PH-3/2 Academy

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 Academy

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Snow ball”. Pendant with white lacquered metal...

Poul Henningsen

Snow ball”. Pendant with white lacquered metal...

Sale Date: November 2, 2021

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Langelinie”/PH-Tallerken

Poul Henningsen

Langelinie”/PH-Tallerken". Pendant of copper....

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PH 4,5/4”. Pendant with chromed metal socket...

Poul Henningsen

PH 4,5/4”. Pendant with chromed metal socket...

Sale Date: November 2, 2021

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PH 3/2”. A brass table lamp. Red painted copper...

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2”. A brass table lamp. Red painted copper...

Sale Date: November 2, 2021

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Due lampade a sospensione con struttura in...

Poul Henningsen

Due lampade a sospensione con struttura in...

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Stem Fitting

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: October 26, 2021

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Snow ball

Poul Henningsen

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Snow ball

Poul Henningsen

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Kontrast

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4,5/

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4,5/

Poul Henningsen

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PH 4,5/4

Poul Henningsen

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

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Cascade

Poul Henningsen

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Suspension, 1950

Poul Henningsen

Suspension, 1950

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Pair of suspensions, 1940

Poul Henningsen

Pair of suspensions, 1940

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Suspension with nine arms, 1933

Poul Henningsen

Suspension with nine arms, 1933

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Table lamp, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Table lamp, 1931

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Suspension with three arms, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Suspension with three arms, 1931

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Floor lamp, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Floor lamp, 1931

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Table lamp, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Table lamp, 1930

Sale Date: October 28, 2021

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