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

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PH-3/3” pendant spare parts with browned brass...

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/3” pendant spare parts with browned brass...

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PH-3½/3

Poul Henningsen

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PH 3/3

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3½/3

Poul Henningsen

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3/2 Academy

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 Academy

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Spiral' ceiling light, 1942

Poul Henningsen

Spiral' ceiling light, 1942

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Reading lamp, type 3/2 shades, 1931–1951

Poul Henningsen

Reading lamp, type 3/2 shades, 1931–1951

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PH-Adjustable-height chandelier, 1931–1937

Poul Henningsen

PH-Adjustable-height chandelier, 1931–1937

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PH-2/2 Basket

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Basket

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PH-3/2, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2, 1930–1939

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Cascade

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3,5/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH 3½-3 copper pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH 3½-3 copper pendant

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Kontrast

Poul Henningsen

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

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Kontrast

Poul Henningsen

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

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Light of The Future', A Rare Ceiling Light, 1959

Poul Henningsen

Light of The Future', A Rare Ceiling Light, 1959

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Landscape with tree and houses, 1946

Poul Henningsen

Landscape with tree and houses, 1946

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

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