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 3/2

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PH 3/2

Sale Date: May 16, 2017

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Poul Henningsen

"PH 2/1 cascade” Five branched chromium plated...

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"PH 5/3” pendant with O-4,5 white/red lacquered...

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

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PH 4,5/3,5

Poul Henningsen

PH 4,5/3,5

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Poul Henningsen

"PH-8/6” Spare parts

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PH 2/1 Cascade

Poul Henningsen

PH 2/1 Cascade

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Paire de suspensions modèle «Artichoke», 1957

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions modèle «Artichoke», 1957

Sale Date: May 15, 2017

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Rare plafonnier modèle «PH 6/5», 1930

Poul Henningsen

Rare plafonnier modèle «PH 6/5», 1930

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Lampe de table modèle «PH 4/3», 1927–1930

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table modèle «PH 4/3», 1927–1930

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Lampe de table modèle «PH 2/2», 1927–1930

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table modèle «PH 2/2», 1927–1930

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Rare suspension «Three Rings» modèle «PH 2/2», 1930

Poul Henningsen

Rare suspension «Three Rings» modèle «PH 2/2», 1930

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Lampe de table modèle «PH 2/2», 1933

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table modèle «PH 2/2», 1933

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Suspension «Butterfly» modèle PH 2/2, 1931–1934

Poul Henningsen

Suspension «Butterfly» modèle PH 2/2, 1931–1934

Sale Date: May 15, 2017

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Lampadaire modèle «PH 5/3», 1927–1928

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire modèle «PH 5/3», 1927–1928

Sale Date: May 15, 2017

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Paire d'appliques d'extérieur modèle «PH..., 1935

Poul Henningsen

Paire d'appliques d'extérieur modèle «PH..., 1935

Sale Date: May 15, 2017

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PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Sale Date: May 18, 2017

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table lamp, 1927

Poul Henningsen

table lamp, 1927

Sale Date: May 18, 2017

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Memory, takarmatur

Kurt Norregaard and Poul Henningsen

Memory, takarmatur

Sale Date: May 10, 2017

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Contraste

Poul Henningsen

Contraste

Sale Date: April 28, 2017

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Charlottenborg PH 5, 1926

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg PH 5, 1926

Sale Date: April 28, 2017

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PH 3/2

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2

Sale Date: April 25, 2017

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

Sale Date: April 25, 2017

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PH 4,5/3,5

Poul Henningsen

PH 4,5/3,5

Sale Date: April 25, 2017

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