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.

Poul Henningsen Artworks

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“Stem Fitting”

Poul Henningsen

“Stem Fitting”

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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“Charlottenborg”

Poul Henningsen

“Charlottenborg”

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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“Artichoke”

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke”

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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Cinema lamp

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 10, 2020

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PH-4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 10, 2020

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 10, 2020

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PH-1/1 Bedside Table Lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-1/1 Bedside Table Lamp

Sale Date: December 10, 2020

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PH-5/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 10, 2020

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 10, 2020

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 10, 2020

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 10, 2020

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 10, 2020

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PH-5/4–4/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 10, 2020

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The Question mark, P

Poul Henningsen

The Question mark, P

Sale Date: December 10, 2020

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Suite de trois miroirs lumineux - 1945, 1945

Poul Henningsen

Suite de trois miroirs lumineux - 1945, 1945

Sale Date: November 25, 2020

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Lampe de table mod. PH5/3 PAT APPL – 1927, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH5/3 PAT APPL – 1927, 1927

Sale Date: November 25, 2020

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Lampadaire mod. PH 5/3 - Création 1927, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire mod. PH 5/3 - Création 1927, 1927

Sale Date: November 25, 2020

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Suspension dite « Artichoke » – 1958, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension dite « Artichoke » – 1958, 1958

Sale Date: November 25, 2020

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A 'PH-2/2' wall lamp with amber..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

A 'PH-2/2' wall lamp with amber..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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PH5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 24, 2020

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Poul Henningsen Patinated Metal and Opaline...

Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen Patinated Metal and Opaline...

Sale Date: November 12, 2020

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“PH-3/2 Academy”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2 Academy”

Sale Date: November 17, 2020

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“Kontrast”

Poul Henningsen

“Kontrast”

Sale Date: November 17, 2020

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“Contrast”, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast”, 1958–1962

Sale Date: November 17, 2020

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