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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Poul Henningsen

"PH-3/2" - "Question mark"

Sale Date: June 27, 2017

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Cascade

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: July 4, 2017

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PH-Louvre

Poul Henningsen

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PH-2/1

Poul Henningsen

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PH 3½-3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: July 4, 2017

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: July 4, 2017

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Topshade size FO-4, Upper middle size FM-3

Poul Henningsen

Topshade size FO-4, Upper middle size FM-3

Sale Date: July 4, 2017

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Poul Henningsen

"PH-1/1” Two sets of yellow/frosted glass shades

Sale Date: July 4, 2017

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PH-4½/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: July 4, 2017

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: July 4, 2017

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PH-2/1

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: July 4, 2017

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PH 3/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: July 4, 2017

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Charlottenborg ceiling light, 1980

Ebbe Christensen, Sophus Frandsen, and Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg ceiling light, 1980

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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Tivoli ceiling light, 1949

Poul Henningsen

Tivoli ceiling light, 1949

Sale Date: June 28, 2017

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PH 4½/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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Emperor

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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Cascade

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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PH-1/1 Bedside Lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-1/1 Bedside Lamp

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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PH-3/2, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2, 1930–1939

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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A PH 3.5/2 table light, 1927

Poul Henningsen

A PH 3.5/2 table light, 1927

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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Two PH outdoor wall appliques, 1966

Poul Henningsen

Two PH outdoor wall appliques, 1966

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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A PH Cone/Artichoke pendant light, 1957–1959

Poul Henningsen

A PH Cone/Artichoke pendant light, 1957–1959

Sale Date: June 20, 2017

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PH-Kotte, takarmatur

Poul Henningsen

PH-Kotte, takarmatur

Sale Date: June 9, 2017

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