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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Lampe de table mod. PH2, 1932

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH2, 1932

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Lampadaire dit

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire dit "Questionmark ", 1931

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Lampe de table dite

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table dite " Questionmark ", 1931

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Lampe de table mod. PH2, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH2, 1931

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Suspension mod.PH5/5, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Suspension mod.PH5/5, 1927

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Suspension mod.5/5, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Suspension mod.5/5, 1927

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Paire de lampes de table mod. PH4/3, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Paire de lampes de table mod. PH4/3, 1930

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Lampe de table mod. PH4/3, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH4/3, 1927

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Lampe de table mod. PH4/3, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH4/3, 1930

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Paire de lampadaire mod. PH 5/3, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Paire de lampadaire mod. PH 5/3, 1927

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Lampe de table dite

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table dite " Piano ", 1931

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Suspension mod.Septima 5, 1929

Poul Henningsen

Suspension mod.Septima 5, 1929

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Paire de suspensions dites

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions dites " Artichoke ", 1958

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PH-Kotte, takarmatur

Poul Henningsen

PH-Kotte, takarmatur

Sale Date: November 9, 2017

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Charlottenborg, takarmaturer, 1 par

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg, takarmaturer, 1 par

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke

Sale Date: October 31, 2017

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke

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PH-3,5/2,5

Poul Henningsen

PH-3,5/2,5

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke

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PH 'CONTRAST' CEILING LIGHT, 1950–1959

Poul Henningsen

PH 'CONTRAST' CEILING LIGHT, 1950–1959

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PAIR OF PH5 CEILING LIGHTS, 1960–1969

Poul Henningsen

PAIR OF PH5 CEILING LIGHTS, 1960–1969

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CEILING LIGHT

Poul Henningsen

CEILING LIGHT

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PH5 CEILING LIGHTS, 1960–1969

Poul Henningsen

PH5 CEILING LIGHTS, 1960–1969

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TABLE LAMP, 1960–1969

Poul Henningsen

TABLE LAMP, 1960–1969

Sale Date: November 2, 2017

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