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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“Artichoke”

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke”

Sale Date: July 6, 2021

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“Bombardement”

Poul Henningsen

“Bombardement”

Sale Date: July 6, 2021

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PH Artichoke ceiling light, 1957

Poul Henningsen

PH Artichoke ceiling light, 1957

Sale Date: June 30, 2021

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Contrast ceiling light, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Contrast ceiling light, 1958

Sale Date: June 30, 2021

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“Artichoke” Pendant with lamellaes of brushed...

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” Pendant with lamellaes of brushed...

Sale Date: June 29, 2021

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“PH-4/4”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/4”

Sale Date: June 29, 2021

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“PH-4/3”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3”

Sale Date: June 29, 2021

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“PH-4/3”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3”

Sale Date: June 29, 2021

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“PH-3,5/2”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2”

Sale Date: June 29, 2021

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Paire de suspensions

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions

Sale Date: June 24, 2021

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Pair of ceiling lights, type 1/1 shades, 1933

Poul Henningsen

Pair of ceiling lights, type 1/1 shades, 1933

Sale Date: June 30, 2021

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Pair of lamps Kupfer PH 4-5 / 3, 1920–1929

Poul Henningsen

Pair of lamps Kupfer PH 4-5 / 3, 1920–1929

Sale Date: July 6, 2021

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Pair of lamps copper PH 4-5 / 3, 1920–1929

Poul Henningsen

Pair of lamps copper PH 4-5 / 3, 1920–1929

Sale Date: July 6, 2021

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Modèle PH 8/6 dit 'Tennis'

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH 8/6 dit 'Tennis'

Sale Date: June 23, 2021

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Suspension

Poul Henningsen

Suspension

Sale Date: June 23, 2021

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Modèle PH 3/2

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH 3/2

Sale Date: June 23, 2021

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Modèle PH 3/2 dit 'Snow drop'

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH 3/2 dit 'Snow drop'

Sale Date: June 23, 2021

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Modèle 4/3

Poul Henningsen

Modèle 4/3

Sale Date: June 23, 2021

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SUSPENSION «LANGELINIE» MODÈLE PLATE Formée...

Poul Henningsen

SUSPENSION «LANGELINIE» MODÈLE PLATE Formée...

Sale Date: July 1, 2021

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Artichoke lamp, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke lamp, 1957

Sale Date: June 24, 2021

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PH5 pendant, 1958

Poul Henningsen

PH5 pendant, 1958

Sale Date: June 24, 2021

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Artichoke lamp, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke lamp, 1957

Sale Date: June 24, 2021

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“Charlottenborg”

Poul Henningsen

“Charlottenborg”

Sale Date: June 22, 2021

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“Artichoke”

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke”

Sale Date: June 22, 2021

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