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-3,5/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 12, 2019

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3/2,5

Poul Henningsen

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

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PH Hat sconces, pair, 1961

Poul Henningsen

PH Hat sconces, pair, 1961

Sale Date: November 19, 2019

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Artichoke lamp, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke lamp, 1957

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Artichoke lamp, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke lamp, 1957

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PH 80 floor lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 80 floor lamp

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PH 4/3 table lamp, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 table lamp, 1927

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Kontrast

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 5, 2019

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The Tivoli lamp

Poul Henningsen

The Tivoli lamp

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PH-5/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 5, 2019

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The Tivoli lamp

Poul Henningsen

The Tivoli lamp

Sale Date: November 5, 2019

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POUL HENNINGSEN 'ARTICHOKE' PENDANT LIGHT..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

POUL HENNINGSEN 'ARTICHOKE' PENDANT LIGHT..., 1958

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POUL HENNINGSEN PH 'CONTRAST' CEILING..., 1950–1959

Poul Henningsen

POUL HENNINGSEN PH 'CONTRAST' CEILING..., 1950–1959

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POUL HENNINGSEN PH 'CONTRAST' CEILING..., 1950–1959

Poul Henningsen

POUL HENNINGSEN PH 'CONTRAST' CEILING..., 1950–1959

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Paire de suspensions dites « Artichoke », 1958

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions dites « Artichoke », 1958

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Paire de suspensions dites « PH louvre », 1957

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions dites « PH louvre », 1957

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Suspension mod. PH4/4, 1926–1927

Poul Henningsen

Suspension mod. PH4/4, 1926–1927

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Lampe de bureau mod. PH2/2, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de bureau mod. PH2/2, 1931

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Kontrast

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: October 29, 2019

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PH-3/2,5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: October 29, 2019

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PH 3 1/2 / 2 table lamp, 1951

Poul Henningsen

PH 3 1/2 / 2 table lamp, 1951

Sale Date: November 7, 2019

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