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 4/4” Pendant

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“PH 4/4” Pendant

Sale Date: February 14, 2024

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“Snow ball” Pendant

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“Snow ball” Pendant

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“PH-2/2” Yellow frosted glass shade set

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“PH-2/2” Yellow frosted glass shade set

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“PH 4,5/3” A pair of patinated copper outdoor...

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“PH 4,5/3” A pair of patinated copper outdoor...

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“Langelinie”/“PH-Plate” Pendant

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“Langelinie”/“PH-Plate” Pendant

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“PH-2/2” Table lamp

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“PH-2/2” Table lamp

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“PH-3/2” Pendant

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“PH-3/2” Pendant

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“PH-4/4” Pendant

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“PH-4/4” Pendant

Sale Date: February 14, 2024

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Pendellampe PH Zapfen / Artischocke, 1957–1959

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Pendellampe PH Zapfen / Artischocke, 1957–1959

Sale Date: February 6, 2024

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Pendellampe PH Zapfen / Artischocke, 1957–1959

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Pendellampe PH Zapfen / Artischocke, 1957–1959

Sale Date: February 6, 2024

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“PH-3,6/2,5” Shade set

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“PH-3,6/2,5” Shade set

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“Charlottenborg” A pair of PH 5–4½ pendants

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“Charlottenborg” A pair of PH 5–4½ pendants

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“PH-4/3” A pair of chromium-plated table lamps

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“PH-4/3” A pair of chromium-plated table lamps

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“Artichoke - spare part” Pendant frame

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“Artichoke - spare part” Pendant frame

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“PH-2” Red/gold lacquered copper O-2 top shade

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“PH-2” Red/gold lacquered copper O-2 top shade

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“PH-2” Red/gold lacquered copper O-2 top shade

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“PH-2” Red/gold lacquered copper O-2 top shade

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“PH-2” Green/white lacquered copper O-2 top shade

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“PH-2” Green/white lacquered copper O-2 top shade

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“PH-2” Green/gold lacquered copper M-2 middle...

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“PH-2” Green/gold lacquered copper M-2 middle...

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“PH-2” Red/gold lacquered copper O-2 top shade

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“PH-2” Red/gold lacquered copper O-2 top shade

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“Louvre - spare part” Pendant frame

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“Louvre - spare part” Pendant frame

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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Single layer opaline glass spare shades

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Single layer opaline glass spare shades

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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Frosted glass spare shades

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Frosted glass spare shades

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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2406 Collection of spare parts

Poul Henningsen

2406 Collection of spare parts

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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“PH-3,6/2,5” Table lamp frame

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,6/2,5” Table lamp frame

Sale Date: February 7, 2024

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