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-3,5/3

Poul Henningsen

PH-3,5/3

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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PH-3/2,5

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2,5

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PH-4,4,5/4 spareparts

Poul Henningsen

PH-4,4,5/4 spareparts

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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PH-4,5/3, 1966

Poul Henningsen

PH-4,5/3, 1966

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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PH-4½/3, 1966

Poul Henningsen

PH-4½/3, 1966

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

Snowball

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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Swan chandelier

Poul Henningsen

Swan chandelier

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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A patined brass PH-table lamp

Poul Henningsen

A patined brass PH-table lamp

Sale Date: December 19, 2017

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Lampe

Poul Henningsen

Lampe "PH",

Sale Date: December 15, 2017

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Early Table Lamp, Type 4/3 Shades, 1927–1928

Poul Henningsen

Early Table Lamp, Type 4/3 Shades, 1927–1928

Sale Date: December 14, 2017

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Early Ceiling Light, Type 4/4 Shades, 1926–1927

Poul Henningsen

Early Ceiling Light, Type 4/4 Shades, 1926–1927

Sale Date: December 14, 2017

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Early Table Lamp, Type 3 ½/2 Shades, 1927–1928

Poul Henningsen

Early Table Lamp, Type 3 ½/2 Shades, 1927–1928

Sale Date: December 14, 2017

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Six-Armed Cascade Ceiling Light, Type 2/1..., 1933

Poul Henningsen

Six-Armed Cascade Ceiling Light, Type 2/1..., 1933

Sale Date: December 14, 2017

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Langelinie Pavilion Plate Light, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Langelinie Pavilion Plate Light, 1958

Sale Date: December 14, 2017

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Important Langelinie Pavilion Artichoke..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

Important Langelinie Pavilion Artichoke..., 1958

Sale Date: December 14, 2017

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PH Four-Shade Lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH Four-Shade Lamp

Sale Date: December 7, 2017

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PH-2/2 Question mark

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Question mark

Sale Date: December 7, 2017

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PH-2/2 Question Mark

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Question Mark

Sale Date: December 7, 2017

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PH-6/6

Poul Henningsen

PH-6/6

Sale Date: December 7, 2017

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PH-5/5 Daylight

Poul Henningsen

PH-5/5 Daylight

Sale Date: December 6, 2017

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2"/"Question Mark

Sale Date: December 6, 2017

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Rare

Poul Henningsen

Rare "Spiral" ceiling light, designed for..., 1964

Sale Date: December 12, 2017

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PH 4/3 wall lights, pair, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 wall lights, pair, 1927

Sale Date: November 30, 2017

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