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 3/2”

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2”

Sale Date: August 4, 2020

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“PH-4/3”

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“PH-4/3”

Sale Date: August 4, 2020

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“PH-2/2”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”

Sale Date: August 4, 2020

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“PH-2/2”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”

Sale Date: August 4, 2020

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“PH-2/2”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”

Sale Date: August 4, 2020

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PH4/3

Poul Henningsen

PH4/3

Sale Date: July 29, 2020

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PH4/3:ceiling lamp, PH4/3:ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH4/3:ceiling lamp, PH4/3:ceiling lamp

Sale Date: July 31, 2020

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“PH-3½/2”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3½/2”

Sale Date: July 28, 2020

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“PH-5”

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“PH-5”

Sale Date: July 28, 2020

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“PH 3½-2½”

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“PH 3½-2½”

Sale Date: July 28, 2020

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“Akademi”

Poul Henningsen

“Akademi”

Sale Date: July 28, 2020

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Artichoke lamp, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke lamp, 1957

Sale Date: July 16, 2020

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PH 4/3 pendant lamps, pair, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 pendant lamps, pair, 1927

Sale Date: July 16, 2020

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PH 4/3 pendant lamps, pair, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 pendant lamps, pair, 1927

Sale Date: July 16, 2020

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PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Sale Date: July 16, 2020

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Applique

Poul Henningsen

Applique "PH 2/2", 1940

Sale Date: July 9, 2020

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Suite de cinq suspensions PH 1/1, 1950

Poul Henningsen

Suite de cinq suspensions PH 1/1, 1950

Sale Date: July 9, 2020

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Suspension

Poul Henningsen

Suspension "PH 5/3", 1941

Sale Date: July 9, 2020

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Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) PHArtichoke, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) PHArtichoke, 1957

Sale Date: July 15, 2020

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Poul Henningsen (1894-1907) Louvre, 1950

Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen (1894-1907) Louvre, 1950

Sale Date: July 15, 2020

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Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) Model PH2/2, 1950

Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) Model PH2/2, 1950

Sale Date: July 15, 2020

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Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) PH2/2, 1950

Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) PH2/2, 1950

Sale Date: July 15, 2020

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Poul Henningsen Patinated Metal and Opaline..., 1931

Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen Patinated Metal and Opaline..., 1931

Sale Date: June 23, 2020

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“Snow ball”

Poul Henningsen

“Snow ball”

Sale Date: June 30, 2020

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