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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“PH 2/1” A pair of wall lamps

Poul Henningsen

“PH 2/1” A pair of wall lamps

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“PH 4,5/4” Pendant

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“PH 4,5/4” Pendant

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“PH 4,5/4” Pendant

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“PH 4,5/4” Pendant

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“PH 2/1-bombardement” Five-branched chandelier

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“PH 2/1-bombardement” Five-branched chandelier

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“PH 5” Set of four pendants

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“PH 5” Set of four pendants

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

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“Charlottenborg” A pendant , 1979

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“Charlottenborg” A pendant , 1979

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“Artichoke” Pendant , 1958

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“Artichoke” Pendant , 1958

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“Artichoke” Pendant

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“Artichoke” Pendant

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“Artichoke” Pendant

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“Artichoke” Pendant

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“Stem fitting” Chromed three branched chandelier

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“Stem fitting” Chromed three branched chandelier

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“PH-4/3” Set of three chromed metal table lamps

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“PH-4/3” Set of three chromed metal table lamps

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“PH-4/5/3,5” Floor lamp

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“PH-4/5/3,5” Floor lamp

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“PH-4/2,75” Brass table lamp

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“PH-4/2,75” Brass table lamp

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“PH-2/2 Cascade” Browned brass five-arm chandelier

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“PH-2/2 Cascade” Browned brass five-arm chandelier

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“PH -2/2” Pendant

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“PH -2/2” Pendant

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“PH 4/4” Pendant

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“PH 4/4” Pendant

Sale Date: February 14, 2024

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“Snow ball” Pendant

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“Snow ball” Pendant

Sale Date: February 14, 2024

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“PH-2/2” Yellow frosted glass shade set

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“PH-2/2” Yellow frosted glass shade set

Sale Date: February 14, 2024

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“PH 4,5/3” A pair of patinated copper outdoor...

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“PH 4,5/3” A pair of patinated copper outdoor...

Sale Date: February 14, 2024

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“Langelinie”/“PH-Plate” Pendant

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“Langelinie”/“PH-Plate” Pendant

Sale Date: February 14, 2024

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“PH-2/2” Table lamp

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“PH-2/2” Table lamp

Sale Date: February 14, 2024

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“PH-3/2” Pendant

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“PH-3/2” Pendant

Sale Date: February 14, 2024

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“PH-4/4” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/4” Pendant

Sale Date: February 14, 2024

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