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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Artichoke, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke, 1958

Sale Date: January 15, 2019

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PH-3,5/2,5

Poul Henningsen

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

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PH 3/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH 3/2 Treph

Poul Henningsen

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

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“PH-4/2¾”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/2¾”

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

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Suspension dit Artichoke, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suspension dit Artichoke, 1960

Sale Date: February 12, 2019

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POUL HENNINGSEN, a

Poul Henningsen

POUL HENNINGSEN, a "PH-3" ceiling light, Louis...

Sale Date: November 21, 2018

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Important Pre-Production Artichoke Ceiling..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

Important Pre-Production Artichoke Ceiling..., 1958

Sale Date: December 14, 2018

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Early Ceiling Light, Type 4/4 Shades, 1926–1927

Poul Henningsen

Early Ceiling Light, Type 4/4 Shades, 1926–1927

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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

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PH-5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 6, 2018

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PH-5/5

Poul Henningsen

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A pair of bracket lamps with frosted glass slats

Poul Henningsen

A pair of bracket lamps with frosted glass slats

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PH-2/2 Ring

Poul Henningsen

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PH-6/5

Poul Henningsen

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PH Grand Piano, 1931

Poul Henningsen

PH Grand Piano, 1931

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PH-2/2” “The Star

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2” “The Star

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PH-2/2 Basket

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Basket

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PH-Septima 4

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 6, 2018

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