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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A "PH-ARTICHOKE" CEILING LIGHT, 1958

Sale Date: October 20, 2020

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“PH-4/4”

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“PH-4/4”

Sale Date: October 6, 2020

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“PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2

Sale Date: October 6, 2020

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“PH-4

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4

Sale Date: October 6, 2020

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PH-3,5/2

Poul Henningsen

PH-3,5/2

Sale Date: October 6, 2020

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A pair of table lamps in the style of Poul...

Style of Poul Henningsen

A pair of table lamps in the style of Poul...

Sale Date: October 4, 2020

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A “PH Cone / Artichoke” Hanging Light, 1957–1959

Poul Henningsen

A “PH Cone / Artichoke” Hanging Light, 1957–1959

Sale Date: October 7, 2020

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Switch of porcelain with button of bakelite and...

Poul Henningsen

Switch of porcelain with button of bakelite and...

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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“Snowball”, 1958

Poul Henningsen

“Snowball”, 1958

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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“PH 3½-2½”

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3½-2½”

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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A pair of outdoor lamps of copper

Poul Henningsen

A pair of outdoor lamps of copper

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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“Artichoke”

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke”

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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“4,5/4”

Poul Henningsen

“4,5/4”

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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“PH-3/2”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2”

Sale Date: September 29, 2020

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“PH-5”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-5”

Sale Date: September 22, 2020

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“Snowball”

Poul Henningsen

“Snowball”

Sale Date: September 22, 2020

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“PH-1/1”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1”

Sale Date: September 22, 2020

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“PH-5”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-5”

Sale Date: September 22, 2020

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“Snow ball”

Poul Henningsen

“Snow ball”

Sale Date: September 15, 2020

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“PH 3½-2½”

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3½-2½”

Sale Date: September 15, 2020

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“PH 3½/3”

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3½/3”

Sale Date: September 15, 2020

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“PH-3/2”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2”

Sale Date: September 15, 2020

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“PH-3/2” Academy

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” Academy"

Sale Date: September 8, 2020

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PH.3,5/2,5

Poul Henningsen

PH.3,5/2,5

Sale Date: September 8, 2020

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