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-4½/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: September 24, 2019

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PH-4½/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: September 24, 2019

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PH-3/3

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3,5/3

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3,5/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH 3/2 Treph

Poul Henningsen

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

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Lounge chair

Poul Henningsen

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PH-1/1

Poul Henningsen

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH-2/2 Butterfly

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Butterfly

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Suite de 2 suspensions, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suite de 2 suspensions, 1960

Sale Date: October 7, 2019

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PH-5/3 pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-5/3 pendant

Sale Date: September 17, 2019

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Poul Henningsen

"Artichoke" pendant

Sale Date: September 17, 2019

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PH-2/1 (pair of pendants)

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/1 (pair of pendants)

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Poul Henningsen

"Cascade" chandelier

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Stem Fitting, three branches

Poul Henningsen

Stem Fitting, three branches

Sale Date: September 17, 2019

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PH 4/3½/3 Four-Shade Lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3½/3 Four-Shade Lamp

Sale Date: September 17, 2019

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Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke pendant

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PH 4/3 Table Lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 Table Lamp

Sale Date: September 17, 2019

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Theater chair, designed for the Betty Nansen , 1959

Poul Henningsen

Theater chair, designed for the Betty Nansen , 1959

Sale Date: September 25, 2019

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Poul Henningsen 3 Arm PH Strammkrone Chandelier

Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen 3 Arm PH Strammkrone Chandelier

Sale Date: September 13, 2019

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Important Pre-Production Artichoke Ceiling..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

Important Pre-Production Artichoke Ceiling..., 1958

Sale Date: September 25, 2019

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