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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Early adjustable standard lamp, model no. PH , 1927

Poul Henningsen

Early adjustable standard lamp, model no. PH , 1927

Sale Date: October 18, 2018

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Artichoke Lamp, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke Lamp, 1957

Sale Date: October 18, 2018

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A rare adjustable piano lamp, with..., 1931–1937

Poul Henningsen

A rare adjustable piano lamp, with..., 1931–1937

Sale Date: October 17, 2018

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A rare 'Star' ceiling light, 1931–1937

Poul Henningsen

A rare 'Star' ceiling light, 1931–1937

Sale Date: October 17, 2018

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RARE ADJUSTABLE 'QUESTION MARK' READING LAMP , 1931

Poul Henningsen

RARE ADJUSTABLE 'QUESTION MARK' READING LAMP , 1931

Sale Date: October 16, 2018

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PAIR OF 'ARTICHOKE' CHANDELIERS, 1958

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PAIR OF 'ARTICHOKE' CHANDELIERS, 1958

Sale Date: October 16, 2018

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FOUR ILLUMINATING MIRRORS, 1965

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FOUR ILLUMINATING MIRRORS, 1965

Sale Date: October 16, 2018

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“PH-2/2

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“PH-2/2" "Emperor”

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“PH-6/6

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“PH-6/6"

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“PH Four-Shade Lamp”

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“PH Four-Shade Lamp”

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“PH-5/3”

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“PH-5/3”

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“PH-5/3

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“PH-5/3"

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“PH-3/2

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“PH-3/2"

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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Unique canopy bed with white lacquered frame and

Poul Henningsen

Unique canopy bed with white lacquered frame and

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“PH-3/2 Academy

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“PH-3/2 Academy"

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“PH-5/4

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“PH-5/4"

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“PH Four-Shade Lamp”

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“PH Four-Shade Lamp”

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“PH Four-Shade Lamp”

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“PH Four-Shade Lamp”

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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“PH-3/2 Academy

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“PH-3/2 Academy"

Sale Date: September 27, 2018

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Modèle Grand Piano, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Modèle Grand Piano, 1931

Sale Date: October 10, 2018

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Modèle PH-Septima 5, 1930

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Modèle PH-Septima 5, 1930

Sale Date: October 10, 2018

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Modèle PH Star, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH Star, 1930

Sale Date: October 10, 2018

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Modèle PH 4/4, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH 4/4, 1930

Sale Date: October 10, 2018

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Modèle PH 4/3, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH 4/3, 1927

Sale Date: October 10, 2018

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