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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Two “PH” outdoor appliques

Poul Henningsen

Two “PH” outdoor appliques

Sale Date: November 2, 2017

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Paire d'appliques d'extérieur

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Paire d'appliques d'extérieur "PH4,5/3", 1966

Sale Date: October 27, 2017

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Suspension 'PH2', 1935

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Suspension 'PH2', 1935

Sale Date: October 27, 2017

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Charlottenborg PH 5, 1926

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg PH 5, 1926

Sale Date: October 20, 2017

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A PAIR OF

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A PAIR OF "ARTICHOKE" CEILING LIGHTS, 1957

Sale Date: October 18, 2017

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A "BOMBARDMENT" NINE-ARM CHANDELIER, 1930

Sale Date: October 18, 2017

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A "LOUVRE" PH CEILING LAMP, 1957

Sale Date: October 18, 2017

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"PH 3/2" sconce, 1928

Sale Date: October 12, 2017

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"PH 3/2" table light, 1927

Sale Date: October 12, 2017

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Poul Henningsen

"PH 3/2" table light, 1927

Sale Date: October 12, 2017

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"PH 3/2" floor lamp, 1927

Sale Date: October 12, 2017

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"PH 5/3" floor lamp, 1927

Sale Date: October 12, 2017

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"2/2" table light, 1931

Sale Date: October 12, 2017

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Lampe PH 4/3, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Lampe PH 4/3, 1927

Sale Date: October 4, 2017

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PH 5/2,5, 1933

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PH 5/2,5, 1933

Sale Date: October 4, 2017

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Paire d'appliques, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Paire d'appliques, 1930

Sale Date: October 4, 2017

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Lampe PH 3.5

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Lampe PH 3.5

Sale Date: October 4, 2017

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Lampe PH 4/3, 1928

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Lampe PH 4/3, 1928

Sale Date: October 4, 2017

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PH Artichoke

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PH Artichoke

Sale Date: October 4, 2017

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PH-Bombardement ou PH-Cascade, 1933

Poul Henningsen

PH-Bombardement ou PH-Cascade, 1933

Sale Date: October 4, 2017

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PH Artichoke

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PH Artichoke

Sale Date: October 4, 2017

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A rare 'Spiral' ceiling light, 1942

Poul Henningsen

A rare 'Spiral' ceiling light, 1942

Sale Date: October 3, 2017

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READING LAMP WITH 'PH 3/2' SHADES

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READING LAMP WITH 'PH 3/2' SHADES

Sale Date: October 17, 2017

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CEILING LIGHT WITH TYPE 4 4 ½ / 4 SHADES, 1931

Poul Henningsen

CEILING LIGHT WITH TYPE 4 4 ½ / 4 SHADES, 1931

Sale Date: October 17, 2017

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