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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“PH-2/2”/“Short Miniature”

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“PH-2/2”/“Short Miniature”

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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PH-2/2

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PH-2/2

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/4

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2

Sale Date: March 7, 2019

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Modèle PH 2/2 -Série de quatre suspensions, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH 2/2 -Série de quatre suspensions, 1930

Sale Date: February 20, 2019

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Modèle PH 2/2 - Lampe de table, 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH 2/2 - Lampe de table, 1926–1928

Sale Date: February 20, 2019

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Louvre - Suspension, 1950–1959

Poul Henningsen

Louvre - Suspension, 1950–1959

Sale Date: February 20, 2019

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Modèle PH5/4 - Suspension, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH5/4 - Suspension, 1930

Sale Date: February 20, 2019

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Modèle PH 5/4 - Suspension, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH 5/4 - Suspension, 1930

Sale Date: February 20, 2019

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PH-3/2 Water Pump - Lampadaire, 1957

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 Water Pump - Lampadaire, 1957

Sale Date: February 20, 2019

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Modèle PH 5/3 - Lampadaire, 1936

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH 5/3 - Lampadaire, 1936

Sale Date: February 20, 2019

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82. Modèle PH 1/1 - Paire de lampes de table, 1936

Poul Henningsen

82. Modèle PH 1/1 - Paire de lampes de table, 1936

Sale Date: February 20, 2019

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Cascade - Paire de suspensions, 1933

Poul Henningsen

Cascade - Paire de suspensions, 1933

Sale Date: February 20, 2019

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Piano lamp PH22 - Lampe de table, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Piano lamp PH22 - Lampe de table, 1931

Sale Date: February 20, 2019

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Modèle PH 3/2 - Lampadaire, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH 3/2 - Lampadaire, 1931

Sale Date: February 20, 2019

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Three

Poul Henningsen

Three "PH 5" ceiling lights, 1957

Sale Date: February 20, 2019

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Pendant light, 1926

Poul Henningsen

Pendant light, 1926

Sale Date: February 17, 2019

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Grande suspension

Poul Henningsen

Grande suspension "PH Louvre", 1957

Sale Date: February 6, 2019

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Bordslampa.

Poul Henningsen

Bordslampa. "PH 3/2"

Sale Date: January 29, 2019

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A PH 3.5 lamp

Poul Henningsen

A PH 3.5 lamp

Sale Date: January 29, 2019

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Rare PH 3 1/2-2 1/2 DeLuxe edition table..., 1950

Poul Henningsen

Rare PH 3 1/2-2 1/2 DeLuxe edition table..., 1950

Sale Date: January 20, 2019

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2

Sale Date: January 15, 2019

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