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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Paire de suspensions modèle «Artichoke», 1957

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions modèle «Artichoke», 1957

Sale Date: November 26, 2015

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«Piano Lamp» modèle PH 2/2, 1931

Poul Henningsen

«Piano Lamp» modèle PH 2/2, 1931

Sale Date: November 26, 2015

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«Piano Lamp» modèle PH 1/1, 1943

Poul Henningsen

«Piano Lamp» modèle PH 1/1, 1943

Sale Date: November 26, 2015

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Lampe de table modèle «PH 3/2», 1927

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Lampe de table modèle «PH 3/2», 1927

Sale Date: November 26, 2015

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Lampadaire modèle «PH 4,5/3»

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire modèle «PH 4,5/3»

Sale Date: November 26, 2015

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Paire de suspensions modèle «PH 4,5/4», 1984

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions modèle «PH 4,5/4», 1984

Sale Date: November 26, 2015

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3

Sale Date: December 8, 2016

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A rare

Poul Henningsen

A rare "Free-Swinger" easy chair with..., 1932

Sale Date: December 8, 2016

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A floor lamp, model number 28725, 1960–1969

Poul Henningsen

A floor lamp, model number 28725, 1960–1969

Sale Date: November 15, 2016

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A table lamp, model number 23440, 1960–1969

Poul Henningsen

A table lamp, model number 23440, 1960–1969

Sale Date: November 15, 2016

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READING LAMP WITH 'PH 3/2' SHADES, 1933–1951

Poul Henningsen

READING LAMP WITH 'PH 3/2' SHADES, 1933–1951

Sale Date: November 15, 2016

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TABLE LAMP WITH 'PH 3/2' SHADES, 1927

Poul Henningsen

TABLE LAMP WITH 'PH 3/2' SHADES, 1927

Sale Date: November 15, 2016

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TABLE LAMP WITH 'PH 4/3' SHADES, 1927

Poul Henningsen

TABLE LAMP WITH 'PH 4/3' SHADES, 1927

Sale Date: November 15, 2016

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LARGE HANGING LIGHT, WITH 'PH 6/5' SHADES, 1928

Poul Henningsen

LARGE HANGING LIGHT, WITH 'PH 6/5' SHADES, 1928

Sale Date: November 15, 2016

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LARGE HANGING LIGHT, WITH 'PH 6/5' SHADES, 1928

Poul Henningsen

LARGE HANGING LIGHT, WITH 'PH 6/5' SHADES, 1928

Sale Date: November 15, 2016

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LARGE HANGING LIGHT, WITH 'PH 6/5' SHADES, 1926

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LARGE HANGING LIGHT, WITH 'PH 6/5' SHADES, 1926

Sale Date: November 15, 2016

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CEILING LIGHT,

Poul Henningsen

CEILING LIGHT, "PH KOTTE PENDEL", 1958

Sale Date: November 15, 2016

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/4

Sale Date: November 7, 2016

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PH-4½/3

Poul Henningsen

PH-4½/3

Sale Date: November 7, 2016

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PH-2/2

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PH-2/2

Sale Date: November 7, 2016

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PH-4, takarmatur, 1930

Poul Henningsen

PH-4, takarmatur, 1930

Sale Date: November 16, 2016

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PH-4,5/3

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PH-4,5/3

Sale Date: October 31, 2016

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

Sale Date: October 31, 2016

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke

Sale Date: October 31, 2016

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