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 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Sale Date: November 30, 2017

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PH-Anchor

Poul Henningsen

PH-Anchor

Sale Date: December 6, 2017

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Suspension

Poul Henningsen

Suspension "PH 4/4", 1994

Sale Date: November 21, 2017

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Applique, structure, 1928

Poul Henningsen

Applique, structure, 1928

Sale Date: November 21, 2017

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Lustre

Poul Henningsen

Lustre "PH 2/2" à trois bras

Sale Date: November 21, 2017

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Lustre

Poul Henningsen

Lustre "Bombardements", 1936

Sale Date: November 21, 2017

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Lustre

Poul Henningsen

Lustre "PH 2/1", 1936

Sale Date: November 21, 2017

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Lampe de bureau

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de bureau "Snowdrop", 1931

Sale Date: November 21, 2017

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Lampe de bureau

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de bureau "PH 3/2",, 1980

Sale Date: November 21, 2017

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Lampe de bureau

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de bureau "PH 1/1", 1943

Sale Date: November 21, 2017

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Lampe de bureau

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de bureau "PH 4/3", 1927

Sale Date: November 21, 2017

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Lampe de bureau

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de bureau "PH 3.5/2",, 1940

Sale Date: November 21, 2017

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Lampe de bureau

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de bureau "PH 3/2", 1930

Sale Date: November 21, 2017

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Rare lampe de bureau à balancier

Poul Henningsen

Rare lampe de bureau à balancier "Piano Kip..., 1933

Sale Date: November 21, 2017

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Lampe de bureau

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Lampe de bureau "PH 4/3", 1930

Sale Date: November 21, 2017

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Suspension modèle «Artichoke»

Poul Henningsen

Suspension modèle «Artichoke»

Sale Date: November 18, 2017

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Lampe de table PH

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table PH

Sale Date: November 14, 2017

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Ensemble de quatre suspensions «Langelinie»..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

Ensemble de quatre suspensions «Langelinie»..., 1958

Sale Date: November 20, 2017

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Rare et exceptionnelle suspension orientable , 1927

Poul Henningsen

Rare et exceptionnelle suspension orientable , 1927

Sale Date: November 20, 2017

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Suspension «Basket Crown» composée de..., 1931–1934

Poul Henningsen

Suspension «Basket Crown» composée de..., 1931–1934

Sale Date: November 20, 2017

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Lampe de table ajustable «Question Mark»..., 1931

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table ajustable «Question Mark»..., 1931

Sale Date: November 20, 2017

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Lampadaire modèle «PH 3/2, 1932

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire modèle «PH 3/2, 1932

Sale Date: November 20, 2017

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Suspension modèle «PH 4-Shade, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Suspension modèle «PH 4-Shade, 1931

Sale Date: November 20, 2017

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Piano Lamp» modèle «PH 2/2, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Piano Lamp» modèle «PH 2/2, 1931

Sale Date: November 20, 2017

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