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-2/1

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: April 25, 2017

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PH-spare glass shades

Poul Henningsen

PH-spare glass shades

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"PH-3/3" spare glass shades

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Snowball, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Snowball, 1958

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PH-1/1 Bedside Lamp

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PH-1/1 Bedside Lamp

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PH-4/4,4/4 Four-Shade lamp (spare shades)

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/4,4/4 Four-Shade lamp (spare shades)

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: April 18, 2017

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PH-4½/3

Poul Henningsen

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PH-2/1

Poul Henningsen

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Poul Henningsen

"PH-Artichoke” Early pendant with copper lamelae

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

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PH-3

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PH-3/2 Academy

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PH-3/2 Academy

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PH- 1/1

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PH-2/1 The Bowl

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PH-2/1 The Bowl

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PH-Spareshades

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PH-Spareshades

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Artichaut, Suspension

Poul Henningsen

Artichaut, Suspension

Sale Date: April 23, 2017

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Paire de suspensions mod. PH 6/5, 1926

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions mod. PH 6/5, 1926

Sale Date: April 25, 2017

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Lampe de table mod. PH4/3, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH4/3, 1930

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Lampadaire mod. PH 5/3, 1927–1928

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire mod. PH 5/3, 1927–1928

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Paire de lampes de tables mod. PH 4/3, 1928

Poul Henningsen

Paire de lampes de tables mod. PH 4/3, 1928

Sale Date: April 25, 2017

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Pair of standard lamps, type 3/2 shades, 1931–1951

Poul Henningsen

Pair of standard lamps, type 3/2 shades, 1931–1951

Sale Date: April 27, 2017

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Pair of early table lamps, type 4/3 shades, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Pair of early table lamps, type 4/3 shades, 1927

Sale Date: April 27, 2017

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