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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Early Table Lamp, Type 3 ½/2 Shades, 1927–1928

Poul Henningsen

Early Table Lamp, Type 3 ½/2 Shades, 1927–1928

Sale Date: April 24, 2019

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A large 'Artichoke' ceiling pendant, 1958

Poul Henningsen

A large 'Artichoke' ceiling pendant, 1958

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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A large 'Artichoke' ceiling pendant, 1958

Poul Henningsen

A large 'Artichoke' ceiling pendant, 1958

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PH-4

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3,5/2,5

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3,5/2,5

Poul Henningsen

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PH-Spareparts/shades (11)

Poul Henningsen

PH-Spareparts/shades (11)

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PH-3

Poul Henningsen

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Snow ball

Poul Henningsen

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Cascade

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

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Stem Fitting

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3/3

Poul Henningsen

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Suite de trois miroirs lumineux, 1945

Poul Henningsen

Suite de trois miroirs lumineux, 1945

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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Paire d'appliques dites

Poul Henningsen

Paire d'appliques dites "Elongated lamp", 1934

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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Grande suspension ajustable dite

Poul Henningsen

Grande suspension ajustable dite "PH Tennis..., 1930

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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Lampe de table mod. PH4/3, 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH4/3, 1926–1928

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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Lampe de table mod. PH1/1 dite

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH1/1 dite "Piano lamp", 1943

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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Suspension mod. Anchor à six lumières..., 1929–1936

Poul Henningsen

Suspension mod. Anchor à six lumières..., 1929–1936

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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PH Grand Piano, 1931

Poul Henningsen

PH Grand Piano, 1931

Sale Date: April 16, 2019

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PH 2/1

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: April 9, 2019

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: April 9, 2019

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Kontrast

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: April 9, 2019

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PH 4/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: April 9, 2019

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