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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a patinated brass table lamp, PH-3..., 1928–1933

Poul Henningsen

a patinated brass table lamp, PH-3..., 1928–1933

Sale Date: May 22, 2018

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Early desk lamp, type 4/3 shades, 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

Early desk lamp, type 4/3 shades, 1926–1928

Sale Date: May 27, 2018

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Suspension

Poul Henningsen

Suspension "PH - 1"

Sale Date: May 24, 2018

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PH Artichoke, 1957

Poul Henningsen

PH Artichoke, 1957

Sale Date: May 17, 2018

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Tennis lamp, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Tennis lamp, 1930

Sale Date: May 17, 2018

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PH 4,5/3, Paire d'appliques d'extérieur, 1960

Poul Henningsen

PH 4,5/3, Paire d'appliques d'extérieur, 1960

Sale Date: April 22, 2018

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POUL HENNINGSEN PAIR 4/3 TABLE LAMPS..., 1960–1969

Poul Henningsen

POUL HENNINGSEN PAIR 4/3 TABLE LAMPS..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 16, 2018

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PH 4,5/3, 1935

Poul Henningsen

PH 4,5/3, 1935

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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PH 3,5/2, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 3,5/2, 1927

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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PH 4/3, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3, 1927

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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PH 4/3, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3, 1927

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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Artichoke, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke, 1957

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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Suspension modèle «PH 5/4», 1926

Poul Henningsen

Suspension modèle «PH 5/4», 1926

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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Lampe de table modèle «PH 3/2», 1927

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table modèle «PH 3/2», 1927

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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Suspension «Cascade» à six bras modèle «PH..., 1933

Poul Henningsen

Suspension «Cascade» à six bras modèle «PH..., 1933

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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Lampadaire modèle «PH 5/3», 1934

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire modèle «PH 5/3», 1934

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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PH 3/3, 1926

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/3, 1926

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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PH 5/5, 1930

Poul Henningsen

PH 5/5, 1930

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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Paire de lampes de table modèle «PH 4/3», 1927

Poul Henningsen

Paire de lampes de table modèle «PH 4/3», 1927

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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Water Pump, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Water Pump, 1957

Sale Date: April 23, 2018

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Lampada a sospensione

Ebbe Christensen, Sophus Frandsen, and Poul Henningsen

Lampada a sospensione

Sale Date: March 28, 2018

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PH-bedside table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-bedside table lamp

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

Sale Date: March 20, 2018

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