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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«Piano Lamp» modèle PH 1/1

Poul Henningsen

«Piano Lamp» modèle PH 1/1

Sale Date: December 15, 2020

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PH 4,5/3

Poul Henningsen

PH 4,5/3

Sale Date: December 15, 2020

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Suspension modèle «Artichoke»

Poul Henningsen

Suspension modèle «Artichoke»

Sale Date: December 16, 2020

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Suite de 4 suspensions «PH Plate» modèle...

Poul Henningsen

Suite de 4 suspensions «PH Plate» modèle...

Sale Date: December 16, 2020

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Suspension modèle «Louvre»

Poul Henningsen

Suspension modèle «Louvre»

Sale Date: December 16, 2020

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“PH 3½-2½”

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3½-2½”

Sale Date: December 8, 2020

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A pair of dining chairs with chromed steel frame

Poul Henningsen

A pair of dining chairs with chromed steel frame

Sale Date: December 8, 2020

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“PH-4½/4”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4½/4”

Sale Date: December 8, 2020

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“PH-2/2”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”

Sale Date: December 8, 2020

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“PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2

Sale Date: December 8, 2020

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Rare 'PH 4/4' Ceiling Light, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Rare 'PH 4/4' Ceiling Light, 1930

Sale Date: December 11, 2020

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PH-spareparts, consisting of conical sockethouse

Poul Henningsen

PH-spareparts, consisting of conical sockethouse

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“PH-3,5/2,5”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2,5”

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“Contrast”, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast”, 1958–1962

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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P.H.-2

Poul Henningsen

P.H.-2

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“Artichoke”

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke”

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“PH-4,5/3”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4,5/3”

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“Langelinie”/“PH-Plate”

Poul Henningsen

“Langelinie”/“PH-Plate”

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“PH-3/2”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2”

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“PH-3,5/2”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2”

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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“PH-4/3”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3”

Sale Date: December 1, 2020

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Lampadaire, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire, 1930–1939

Sale Date: December 2, 2020

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Pendant lamp model PH Louvre / Kugel, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Pendant lamp model PH Louvre / Kugel, 1957

Sale Date: November 21, 2020

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“Artichoke”

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke”

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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