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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Poul Henningsen

"PH-3/3". Browned brass bayonet socket..., 1926–1928

Sale Date: December 19, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

"PH 80". A pair of table lamps with acrylic...

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“Artichoke”. Pendant with white-lacquered metal...

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke”. Pendant with white-lacquered metal...

Sale Date: December 19, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

"Snowball". Pendant with lamellae of..., 1994

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Poul Henningsen

"Contrast" - Pendant with white and..., 1958–1962

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Poul Henningsen

"Stem Fitting" - Brown patinated metal..., 2003

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Poul Henningsen

"PH 3/2". Pendant with shades of multi-layer...

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Poul Henningsen

"PH 4,5/4". Pendant with socket house of chromed

Sale Date: December 19, 2023

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“PH-4/4”. Pendant with browned brass..., 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/4”. Pendant with browned brass..., 1926–1928

Sale Date: December 19, 2023

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Multilayer opaline glass spare shades, 1970

Poul Henningsen

Multilayer opaline glass spare shades, 1970

Sale Date: December 19, 2023

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M-3 single layer opaline glass middle..., 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

M-3 single layer opaline glass middle..., 1926–1928

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“Artichoke”. Pendant with copper lamellae

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke”. Pendant with copper lamellae

Sale Date: December 19, 2023

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“PH-4/3”. Pendant with browned brass..., 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3”. Pendant with browned brass..., 1926–1928

Sale Date: December 19, 2023

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“PH-3/3”. Pendant with browned brass..., 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/3”. Pendant with browned brass..., 1926–1928

Sale Date: December 19, 2023

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“PH-3/3”. Pendant with browned brass..., 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/3”. Pendant with browned brass..., 1926–1928

Sale Date: December 19, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

"PH-3/3". Browned brass bayonet socket..., 1926–1928

Sale Date: December 19, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

"PH 80". A pair of table lamps with acrylic..., 1980

Sale Date: December 19, 2023

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“PH 4/4” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4/4” Pendant

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“PH-3/2” Browned brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” Browned brass table lamp

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“PH-1/1 Cascade” Browned brass six-arm chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1 Cascade” Browned brass six-arm chandelier

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“Langlyslampe/Elongated lamp” A pair of chromed...

Poul Henningsen

“Langlyslampe/Elongated lamp” A pair of chromed...

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“PH Grand Piano” Mignon type, 1931

Poul Henningsen

“PH Grand Piano” Mignon type, 1931

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“PH-2/2” Adjustable browned brass “Piano” lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Adjustable browned brass “Piano” lamp

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“PH-4,5/3,5” Table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4,5/3,5” Table lamp

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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