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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“Artichoke”, 1958

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke”, 1958

Sale Date: June 30, 2020

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Deux suspensions Artichaut

Poul Henningsen

Deux suspensions Artichaut

Sale Date: July 7, 2020

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A table lamp with browned brass foot, stem,...

Poul Henningsen

A table lamp with browned brass foot, stem,...

Sale Date: June 23, 2020

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“PH-2/2”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”

Sale Date: June 23, 2020

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“PH-2/2”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”

Sale Date: June 23, 2020

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“Question mark lamp”

Poul Henningsen

“Question mark lamp”

Sale Date: June 23, 2020

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“PH-4

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4

Sale Date: June 23, 2020

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“PH-4½/4”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4½/4”

Sale Date: June 23, 2020

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“PH-O

Poul Henningsen

“PH-O

Sale Date: June 23, 2020

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Suspension mod. PH 3/2 PAT. APPL. dite «..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

Suspension mod. PH 3/2 PAT. APPL. dite «..., 1930

Sale Date: July 2, 2020

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Paire d’appliques dites « Elongated Lamp » – , 1931

Poul Henningsen

Paire d’appliques dites « Elongated Lamp » – , 1931

Sale Date: July 2, 2020

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Paire de lampes de table PH 3/2 PAT. APPL. – , 1928

Poul Henningsen

Paire de lampes de table PH 3/2 PAT. APPL. – , 1928

Sale Date: July 2, 2020

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Suspension mod. 5/5 PAT. APPL. – 1927, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Suspension mod. 5/5 PAT. APPL. – 1927, 1927

Sale Date: July 2, 2020

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Grande suspension ajustable dite « PH Tennis , 1930

Poul Henningsen

Grande suspension ajustable dite « PH Tennis , 1930

Sale Date: July 2, 2020

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Lampe de table mod. PH 4/2 PAT. APPL –..., 1928

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH 4/2 PAT. APPL –..., 1928

Sale Date: July 2, 2020

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Suspension mod. PH4/4 - Création..., 1926–1927

Poul Henningsen

Suspension mod. PH4/4 - Création..., 1926–1927

Sale Date: July 2, 2020

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Paire d’appliques mod. PH 2/2 PAT. APPL – 1928, 1928

Poul Henningsen

Paire d’appliques mod. PH 2/2 PAT. APPL – 1928, 1928

Sale Date: July 2, 2020

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Rare lampadaire mod.PH 5/3 PAT. APPL. – 1927, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Rare lampadaire mod.PH 5/3 PAT. APPL. – 1927, 1927

Sale Date: July 2, 2020

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PH Grand Piano – 1931, 1931

Poul Henningsen

PH Grand Piano – 1931, 1931

Sale Date: July 2, 2020

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Set of two 'Langelinie' pendant lights, , 1957–1958

Poul Henningsen

Set of two 'Langelinie' pendant lights, , 1957–1958

Sale Date: June 24, 2020

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Ceiling light 'PH-7' - 'Septima', 1929, 1929

Poul Henningsen

Ceiling light 'PH-7' - 'Septima', 1929, 1929

Sale Date: June 24, 2020

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Ceiling light 'PH-7' - 'Septima', 1929, 1929

Poul Henningsen

Ceiling light 'PH-7' - 'Septima', 1929, 1929

Sale Date: June 24, 2020

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Set of two ceiling lights 'Charlottenborg',..., 1980

Ebbe Christensen, Sophus Frandsen, and Poul Henningsen

Set of two ceiling lights 'Charlottenborg',..., 1980

Sale Date: June 24, 2020

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Suspension modèle «Artichocke» composée de...

Poul Henningsen

Suspension modèle «Artichocke» composée de...

Sale Date: June 23, 2020

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