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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Two PH outdoor appliques, 1966

Poul Henningsen

Two PH outdoor appliques, 1966

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A PH 3.5/2 table lamp, 1927

Poul Henningsen

A PH 3.5/2 table lamp, 1927

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH-6/5

Poul Henningsen

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PH-Basket

Poul Henningsen

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3,5/2

Poul Henningsen

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Duo

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-3½/3

Poul Henningsen

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PH-Cascade

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

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PH-6/6

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

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PH-Septima 5

Poul Henningsen

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PH Four-Shade Lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH Four-Shade Lamp

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PH-3/2 Academy

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 Academy

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Pair of Poul Henningsen Enameled Aluminum PH , 1966

Poul Henningsen

Pair of Poul Henningsen Enameled Aluminum PH , 1966

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Suite de trois suspensions mod. PH Plate..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suite de trois suspensions mod. PH Plate..., 1958

Sale Date: May 29, 2018

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Rare paire de suspensions dites

Poul Henningsen

Rare paire de suspensions dites "Artichoke", 1958

Sale Date: May 29, 2018

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two wall lamps, PH 1/1 Patented

Poul Henningsen

two wall lamps, PH 1/1 Patented

Sale Date: May 22, 2018

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