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-4/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 24, 2020

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 24, 2020

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

Sale Date: March 17, 2020

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PH-1/1

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 17, 2020

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Cascade

Poul Henningsen

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Suspension, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension, 1958

Sale Date: March 10, 2020

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Suspension, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension, 1958

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Artichoke pendant light, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke pendant light, 1957

Sale Date: March 8, 2020

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Suspension

Poul Henningsen

Suspension "PH 5/3", 1941, à structure en..., 1941

Sale Date: April 8, 2020

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Applique

Poul Henningsen

Applique "PH 2/2", circa 1940, platine..., 1940

Sale Date: April 8, 2020

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Lampe de bureau

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de bureau "PH 3/2", circa 1940, en..., 1940

Sale Date: April 8, 2020

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 10, 2020

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PH 3½-2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 10, 2020

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PH-2

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3½/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 10, 2020

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Snow ball

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 3, 2020

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PH-501 Slangestol, 1931

Poul Henningsen

PH-501 Slangestol, 1931

Sale Date: March 3, 2020

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

Sale Date: March 3, 2020

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PH-Twin ring” three branches with 2/2 shades of...

Poul Henningsen

PH-Twin ring” three branches with 2/2 shades of...

Sale Date: March 3, 2020

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PH-1/1

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 3, 2020

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PH-4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 3, 2020

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 3, 2020

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PH-2/1 Bowl chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/1 Bowl chandelier

Sale Date: March 3, 2020

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PH-3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 3, 2020

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