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-2/2 Cascade

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Cascade

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

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PH-5

Poul Henningsen

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PH-5/5

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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

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PH-2/2 Cascade

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Cascade

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

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Suspension plate modèle «Langelinie, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension plate modèle «Langelinie, 1958

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Suspension modèle «Kontrast, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

Suspension modèle «Kontrast, 1958–1962

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chandelier

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 23, 2018

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chandelier

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: November 23, 2018

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Poul Henningsen

"Bombardement", takarmatur

Sale Date: November 20, 2018

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Rare lampe à poser

Poul Henningsen

Rare lampe à poser "Americano"

Sale Date: November 20, 2018

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Lustre

Poul Henningsen

Lustre "PH 2/1" à cinq bras

Sale Date: November 20, 2018

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Lampe de bureau

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de bureau "Question mark"

Sale Date: November 20, 2018

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Poul Henningsen

"Bombardement", takarmatur

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A ‘PH Cone / Artichoke’ hanging light, 1957–1959

Poul Henningsen

A ‘PH Cone / Artichoke’ hanging light, 1957–1959

Sale Date: November 7, 2018

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