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.

Poul Henningsen Artworks

Poul Henningsen (8,793 results)
PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2

Sale Date: August 13, 2019

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/4

Sale Date: August 13, 2019

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Louvre, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Louvre, 1957

Sale Date: August 6, 2019

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PH-5

Poul Henningsen

PH-5

Sale Date: August 6, 2019

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PH-4,5/4

Poul Henningsen

PH-4,5/4

Sale Date: August 6, 2019

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Lounge chair

Poul Henningsen

Lounge chair

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PH-2/1, 1940–1949

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/1, 1940–1949

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Cascade, 1940–1949

Poul Henningsen

Cascade, 1940–1949

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke

Sale Date: August 6, 2019

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PH-Louvre

Poul Henningsen

PH-Louvre

Sale Date: August 6, 2019

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“PH-4,5/4”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4,5/4”

Sale Date: July 30, 2019

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“PH-2/2”

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“PH-2/2”

Sale Date: July 30, 2019

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PH Artichoke Lamp, 1958

Poul Henningsen

PH Artichoke Lamp, 1958

Sale Date: July 9, 2019

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“PH-3/2,5”

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“PH-3/2,5”

Sale Date: July 2, 2019

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“Louvre”

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“Louvre”

Sale Date: July 2, 2019

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“PH-4,5/3”

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“PH-4,5/3”

Sale Date: July 2, 2019

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“PH-3/2,5”

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“PH-3/2,5”

Sale Date: July 2, 2019

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2"

Sale Date: July 2, 2019

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“Artichoke”

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“Artichoke”

Sale Date: July 2, 2019

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“PH-Louvre”

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“PH-Louvre”

Sale Date: July 2, 2019

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Louvre' pendant light, 1958, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Louvre' pendant light, 1958, 1958

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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2 'Langelinie' ceiling lights, 1957–1958

Poul Henningsen

2 'Langelinie' ceiling lights, 1957–1958

Sale Date: June 26, 2019

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“PH-Bombardement”

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“PH-Bombardement”

Sale Date: June 25, 2019

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“Snow ball”

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“Snow ball”

Sale Date: June 25, 2019

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