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-4.5/4

Poul Henningsen

PH-4.5/4

Sale Date: October 17, 2016

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Gigant / LP Centrum

Kurt Norregaard and Poul Henningsen

Gigant / LP Centrum

Sale Date: October 17, 2016

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Gigant / LP Centrum

Kurt Norregaard and Poul Henningsen

Gigant / LP Centrum

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

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PH-4.5/3.5

Poul Henningsen

PH-4.5/3.5

Sale Date: October 17, 2016

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3

Sale Date: October 17, 2016

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PH-2/2 Olympic Chandelier, 1930

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Olympic Chandelier, 1930

Sale Date: October 17, 2016

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A PH 4/3 TABLE LAMP, 1935

Poul Henningsen

A PH 4/3 TABLE LAMP, 1935

Sale Date: October 26, 2016

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A PAIR OF 4/4 CEILING LIGHTS, 1935

Poul Henningsen

A PAIR OF 4/4 CEILING LIGHTS, 1935

Sale Date: October 26, 2016

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A 'PH' GRAND PIANO, DESIGNED 1931, 1931

Poul Henningsen

A 'PH' GRAND PIANO, DESIGNED 1931, 1931

Sale Date: October 26, 2016

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Paire de lampes de table dites

Poul Henningsen

Paire de lampes de table dites "PH 4/3", 1967

Sale Date: October 4, 2016

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Suite de trois suspensions dites

Poul Henningsen

Suite de trois suspensions dites "PH5", 1958

Sale Date: October 4, 2016

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PH-3/2 Academy

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 Academy

Sale Date: September 29, 2016

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2

Sale Date: September 29, 2016

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PH-1/1 Cascade

Poul Henningsen

PH-1/1 Cascade

Sale Date: September 29, 2016

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PH-Septima 5

Poul Henningsen

PH-Septima 5

Sale Date: September 29, 2016

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PH Grand Piano, 1931

Poul Henningsen

PH Grand Piano, 1931

Sale Date: September 29, 2016

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PH-5/3

Poul Henningsen

PH-5/3

Sale Date: September 29, 2016

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PH-2/2 Ring

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Ring

Sale Date: September 29, 2016

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Suspension dite « PH3/2 Academy » à trois bras, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Suspension dite « PH3/2 Academy » à trois bras, 1927

Sale Date: September 28, 2016

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Suspension dite « Louvre », 1954

Poul Henningsen

Suspension dite « Louvre », 1954

Sale Date: September 28, 2016

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Grande suspension mod. LP Centrum, 1990

Kurt Norregaard and Poul Henningsen

Grande suspension mod. LP Centrum, 1990

Sale Date: September 28, 2016

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PH-2/1

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/1

Sale Date: September 19, 2016

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