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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The Tivoli lamp

Poul Henningsen

The Tivoli lamp

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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”PH Louvre

Poul Henningsen

”PH Louvre", 1957

Sale Date: December 10, 2019

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Artichoke lamp, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke lamp, 1957

Sale Date: December 10, 2019

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Lampe dite PH 3,2, 1935

Poul Henningsen

Lampe dite PH 3,2, 1935

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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Lampe dite PH 4/2.5, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Lampe dite PH 4/2.5, 1930

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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Suspension dite PH Snowball, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suspension dite PH Snowball, 1960

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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Kontrast

Poul Henningsen

Kontrast

Sale Date: November 26, 2019

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Large pendant lamp model LP Centrum / Memory, 1990

Kurt Norregaard and Poul Henningsen

Large pendant lamp model LP Centrum / Memory, 1990

Sale Date: November 23, 2019

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Large pendant lamp model LP Centrum / Memory, 1990

Kurt Norregaard and Poul Henningsen

Large pendant lamp model LP Centrum / Memory, 1990

Sale Date: November 23, 2019

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Pendant light model PH Artichoke / cones, 1957–1959

Louis Poulsen and Poul Henningsen

Pendant light model PH Artichoke / cones, 1957–1959

Sale Date: November 23, 2019

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Early pendant lamp model PH Artichoke, 1957–1959

Louis Poulsen and Poul Henningsen

Early pendant lamp model PH Artichoke, 1957–1959

Sale Date: November 23, 2019

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Pendant light model Tivoli, 1949

Louis Poulsen and Poul Henningsen

Pendant light model Tivoli, 1949

Sale Date: November 23, 2019

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Pendant light model PH Louvre / ball, 1957

Louis Poulsen and Poul Henningsen

Pendant light model PH Louvre / ball, 1957

Sale Date: November 23, 2019

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a bronze patinated metal

Poul Henningsen

a bronze patinated metal "Hejsekrone",..., 1931–1937

Sale Date: November 26, 2019

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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PH-2/2 Question Mark

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Question Mark

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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PH-6/5

Poul Henningsen

PH-6/5

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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PH Four-shade Lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH Four-shade Lamp

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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PH-3,5/2,5

Poul Henningsen

PH-3,5/2,5

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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PH-5/4

Poul Henningsen

PH-5/4

Sale Date: December 3, 2019

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Suite de quatre appliques, circa 1966,..., 1966

Poul Henningsen

Suite de quatre appliques, circa 1966,..., 1966

Sale Date: November 19, 2019

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