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-2/2”. Shade set of yellow painted frosted...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”. Shade set of yellow painted frosted...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH-4”. A pair of U-4 bottom shades of single...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4”. A pair of U-4 bottom shades of single...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH-4”. A pair of U-4 bottom shades of frosted...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4”. A pair of U-4 bottom shades of frosted...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH-3,5”. O-3,5 top shade of onelayer opaline...

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“PH-3,5”. O-3,5 top shade of onelayer opaline...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH-3”. O-3 top shade of yellow painted frosted...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3”. O-3 top shade of yellow painted frosted...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH-3,5”. O-3,5 top shade of amber coloured glass

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5”. O-3,5 top shade of amber coloured glass

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH-2/1”. A pair of shade sets of later yellow...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/1”. A pair of shade sets of later yellow...

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-1/1”. Shade set of yellow painted single...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1”. Shade set of yellow painted single...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH-5”. O-5 top shade of later white lacquered...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-5”. O-5 top shade of later white lacquered...

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-Hat”. Six wall lamps with white lacquered...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Hat”. Six wall lamps with white lacquered...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH 4½-4”. Pendant with bright chrome plated...

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4½-4”. Pendant with bright chrome plated...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH-2/2”. A pair of wall lamps of browned brass

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”. A pair of wall lamps of browned brass

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“PH-Adjustable-height chandelier” with browned...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Adjustable-height chandelier” with browned...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“The Question mark”. Adjustable patinated brass...

Poul Henningsen

“The Question mark”. Adjustable patinated brass...

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“Charlottenborg”

Poul Henningsen

“Charlottenborg”

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“The Tivoli lamp”

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“The Tivoli lamp”

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“The Tivoli lamp”

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“The Tivoli lamp”

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“Snowball”

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“Snowball”

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“Charlottenborg”

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“Charlottenborg”

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“Snowball”

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“Snowball”

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“Snowball”

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“Snowball”

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“Cascade”

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“Cascade”

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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