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-4/3

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PH-4/3

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PH-2/2

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PH-2/2

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PH-3/2 (Top and middle shade)

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PH-3/2 (Top and middle shade)

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Four extra shades

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Four extra shades

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PH-Dental Lamp

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PH-Dental Lamp

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PH-4½/3

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PH-4½/3

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PH-4/3

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PH-4/3

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PH-3,5/2

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PH-3,5/2

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44, PH 4/3, 1927

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44, PH 4/3, 1927

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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Lampadaire, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire, 1930

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PH4/3, Lampe de table, 1927

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PH4/3, Lampe de table, 1927

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Tennis Suspension, Suspension, 1927

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Tennis Suspension, Suspension, 1927

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Paire d'appliques, 1930

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Paire d'appliques, 1930

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Spiral, Suspension, 1940

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Spiral, Suspension, 1940

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Modèle 4/3, Lampe de table, 1930

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Modèle 4/3, Lampe de table, 1930

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Modèle PH3/2 dite Academy, Suspension, 1930

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Modèle PH3/2 dite Academy, Suspension, 1930

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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Early table lamp, with type 4½/2 shades, 1927–1928

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Early table lamp, with type 4½/2 shades, 1927–1928

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Early and large 'Academy' six-armed..., 1928

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Early and large 'Academy' six-armed..., 1928

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Early and large ceiling light, type 8/6 , 1926–1929

Poul Henningsen

Early and large ceiling light, type 8/6 , 1926–1929

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Rare 'Paris' ceiling light, designed for the , 1925

Poul Henningsen

Rare 'Paris' ceiling light, designed for the , 1925

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Pair of early and rare large ceiling..., 1927–1928

Poul Henningsen

Pair of early and rare large ceiling..., 1927–1928

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Piano lamp, with type 2/2 shades, 1931–1937

Poul Henningsen

Piano lamp, with type 2/2 shades, 1931–1937

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Spiral' ceiling light, 1942

Poul Henningsen

Spiral' ceiling light, 1942

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Early adjustable standard lamp, type..., 1927–1928

Poul Henningsen

Early adjustable standard lamp, type..., 1927–1928

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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