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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“Snowball”

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“Snowball”

Sale Date: March 30, 2021

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“Snowball”

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“Snowball”

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“Snow ball”

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“Snow ball”

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“PH-1/1”

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“PH-1/1”

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Spare parts comprising shade holders, top caps...

Poul Henningsen

Spare parts comprising shade holders, top caps...

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“PH-3,5/2”

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“PH-3,5/2”

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“Cascade”

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“Cascade”

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“PH 4½-4”

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“PH 4½-4”

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PH spare parts comprising two browned brass...

Poul Henningsen

PH spare parts comprising two browned brass...

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“PH-1/1”

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“PH-1/1”

Sale Date: March 30, 2021

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“PH-2/2”

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“PH-2/2”

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“PH Louvre”

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“PH Louvre”

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Suspension modèle PH Snowball composée de..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension modèle PH Snowball composée de..., 1958

Sale Date: March 27, 2021

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SUSPENSION En cuivre patiné, coupelles et...

Poul Henningsen

SUSPENSION En cuivre patiné, coupelles et...

Sale Date: March 30, 2021

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“Artchoke”. Pendant with lamellaes of copper

Poul Henningsen

“Artchoke”. Pendant with lamellaes of copper

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“Stem Fitting”. Brown patinated metal...

Poul Henningsen

“Stem Fitting”. Brown patinated metal...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH 4,5/3”. Out door wall lamp of patinated copper

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4,5/3”. Out door wall lamp of patinated copper

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH-4,5/3”. A pair of outdoor lamps of patinated

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4,5/3”. A pair of outdoor lamps of patinated

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“Artichoke”. Pendant with lamellaes of copper

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke”. Pendant with lamellaes of copper

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH-4/4”. Pendant with sockethouse of browned...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/4”. Pendant with sockethouse of browned...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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Spare shades of frosted glass comprising four...

Poul Henningsen

Spare shades of frosted glass comprising four...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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Spare shades of amber coloured glass comprising...

Poul Henningsen

Spare shades of amber coloured glass comprising...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH-1/1”. A pair of shade sets of frosted glass

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1”. A pair of shade sets of frosted glass

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH-2”. Set of four U-2 bottom shades and four...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2”. Set of four U-2 bottom shades and four...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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