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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Snow ball

Poul Henningsen

Snow ball

Sale Date: April 9, 2019

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke

Sale Date: April 9, 2019

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PH 3/2

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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PH-2/1

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PH-2/1

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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PH 3½/2½ Isolation lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 3½/2½ Isolation lamp

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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Snow ball

Poul Henningsen

Snow ball

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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PH 3/3

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/3

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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PH-4½/3

Poul Henningsen

PH-4½/3

Sale Date: April 2, 2019

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PH-4

Poul Henningsen

PH-4

Sale Date: March 26, 2019

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

Sale Date: March 26, 2019

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

Sale Date: March 26, 2019

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

Sale Date: March 26, 2019

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Stem Fitting

Poul Henningsen

Stem Fitting

Sale Date: March 26, 2019

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2

Sale Date: March 26, 2019

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chandelierChandelier

Poul Henningsen

chandelierChandelier

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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PH5:ceiling lampPH5:ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH5:ceiling lampPH5:ceiling lamp

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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PH Kontrast:ceiling lampPH kontrast:ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH Kontrast:ceiling lampPH kontrast:ceiling lamp

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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Langelinie lampLangelinie lamp

Poul Henningsen

Langelinie lampLangelinie lamp

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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PH31/2-3:ceiling lampPH31/2-3:ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH31/2-3:ceiling lampPH31/2-3:ceiling lamp

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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PH4/3:ceiling lampPH4/3:ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH4/3:ceiling lampPH4/3:ceiling lamp

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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PH Kontrast:ceiling lampPH kontrast:ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH Kontrast:ceiling lampPH kontrast:ceiling lamp

Sale Date: March 22, 2019

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PAIR OF TABLE LAMPS WITH 2/1 TYPE SHADES, 1930

Poul Henningsen

PAIR OF TABLE LAMPS WITH 2/1 TYPE SHADES, 1930

Sale Date: April 1, 2019

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TABLE LAMP WITH 3½ / 2½ TYPE SHADES, 1930

Poul Henningsen

TABLE LAMP WITH 3½ / 2½ TYPE SHADES, 1930

Sale Date: April 1, 2019

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