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 3/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: January 23, 2018

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: January 23, 2018

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Dentist's lamp, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Dentist's lamp, 1931

Sale Date: January 23, 2018

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PH-1/1 spare shades

Poul Henningsen

PH-1/1 spare shades

Sale Date: January 23, 2018

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Bombardement, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

Bombardement, 1930–1939

Sale Date: January 23, 2018

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PH-Louvre

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: January 16, 2018

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: January 16, 2018

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: January 16, 2018

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PH-4,5/3,5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: January 16, 2018

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: January 16, 2018

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PH-3,5/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: January 16, 2018

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: January 16, 2018

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Große Pendelleuchte

Poul Henningsen

Große Pendelleuchte "PH-Artichoke"

Sale Date: January 28, 2018

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Suspension modèle

Poul Henningsen

Suspension modèle "Langelinie", 1958

Sale Date: December 6, 2016

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Paire d'appliques extérieures

Poul Henningsen

Paire d'appliques extérieures "PH Wall", 1926

Sale Date: December 6, 2016

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Suspension

Poul Henningsen

Suspension "Double Ring", 1920–1949

Sale Date: December 6, 2016

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Poul Henningsen

"Artichoke” Pendant with lamellaes of copper

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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Poul Henningsen

"PH-1/1” Two sets of yellow/frosted glass shades

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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PH-120

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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PH-2/1

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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PH-2/2 Question Mark

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Question Mark

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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