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.

Poul Henningsen Artworks

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Early and large ‘Septima’ ceiling..., 1927–1928

Poul Henningsen

Early and large ‘Septima’ ceiling..., 1927–1928

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Adjustable piano lamp, type 2/2 shades, 1931–1937

Poul Henningsen

Adjustable piano lamp, type 2/2 shades, 1931–1937

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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Early desk lamp, type 4/3 shades, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Early desk lamp, type 4/3 shades, 1927

Sale Date: September 21, 2016

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PH-2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: August 22, 2016

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PH-3/2,5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: August 22, 2016

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: August 22, 2016

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PH 4/3, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3, 1930–1939

Sale Date: August 22, 2016

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PH 3/2 Treph

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: August 15, 2016

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PH 3/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: August 15, 2016

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3/2 pendant with browned brass socket house

Poul Henningsen

3/2 pendant with browned brass socket house

Sale Date: August 15, 2016

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Stem Fitting

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: August 15, 2016

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: August 8, 2016

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Poul Henningsen

"PH-1/1" Cascade

Sale Date: August 8, 2016

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Contrast

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: August 8, 2016

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PH 3/2 Treph

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: August 8, 2016

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PH 2/2, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

PH 2/2, 1930–1939

Sale Date: August 8, 2016

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PH 4/4, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/4, 1930–1939

Sale Date: August 8, 2016

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PH-1/1 Cascade

Poul Henningsen

PH-1/1 Cascade

Sale Date: August 8, 2016

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KONTRAST PENDANT LAMP, LOUIS POULSEN,..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

KONTRAST PENDANT LAMP, LOUIS POULSEN,..., 1958

Sale Date: August 10, 2016

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PH 3.5/2.5 floor lamp, 1984

Poul Henningsen

PH 3.5/2.5 floor lamp, 1984

Sale Date: August 11, 2016

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PH 5/4.5 pendant, 1979

Poul Henningsen

PH 5/4.5 pendant, 1979

Sale Date: August 11, 2016

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A Pair of PH 4/3 Wall Sconces, 1927

Poul Henningsen

A Pair of PH 4/3 Wall Sconces, 1927

Sale Date: August 2, 2016

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Suite de quatre appliques murales PH 4 1/2..., 1970

Poul Henningsen

Suite de quatre appliques murales PH 4 1/2..., 1970

Sale Date: June 3, 2016

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Suspension modèle Langelinie, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension modèle Langelinie, 1958

Sale Date: June 3, 2016

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