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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Tischleuchte Modell Snowdrop PH 2/2, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Tischleuchte Modell Snowdrop PH 2/2, 1931

Sale Date: May 4, 2024

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“PH-2/2”. Low miniature table lamp with...

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“PH-2/2”. Low miniature table lamp with...

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH 3/2”. Pendant with a bakelite socket house

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“PH 3/2”. Pendant with a bakelite socket house

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-5”. Table lamp with grey lacquered metal , 1962

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“PH-5”. Table lamp with grey lacquered metal , 1962

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“Contrast”. A pendant with white and..., 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast”. A pendant with white and..., 1958–1962

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-Half-Indict”. A pair of rare..., 1931–1932

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Half-Indict”. A pair of rare..., 1931–1932

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-2/2”. Frosted glass shade set.

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“PH-2/2”. Frosted glass shade set.

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-2/2”. Frosted glass shade set.

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“PH-2/2”. Frosted glass shade set.

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-3/2”. Yellow painted single layer opaline...

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“PH-3/2”. Yellow painted single layer opaline...

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-4/4½/4”. Four-Shade Lamp chromium and nickel

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“PH-4/4½/4”. Four-Shade Lamp chromium and nickel

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH 4/3”. A pair of chromium-plated table lamps,

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“PH 4/3”. A pair of chromium-plated table lamps,

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH 4/3”. A pair of chromium-plated table lamps,

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“PH 4/3”. A pair of chromium-plated table lamps,

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-4/3”. Ceiling lamp with chromed metal frame.

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3”. Ceiling lamp with chromed metal frame.

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“Academy”. “PH-4/3”. Three-arm chromed metal...

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“Academy”. “PH-4/3”. Three-arm chromed metal...

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-3,5/2”. Browned brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2”. Browned brass table lamp

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-3,5/2”. Browned brass table lamp marked...

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“PH-3,5/2”. Browned brass table lamp marked...

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-2/2”. Table lamp with patinated brass frame,

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”. Table lamp with patinated brass frame,

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-Anchor”. Patinated brass wall lamp frame

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Anchor”. Patinated brass wall lamp frame

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-4,5/4”. Ceiling lamp with patinated brass...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4,5/4”. Ceiling lamp with patinated brass...

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-4/3”. Ceiling lamp with chromed metal frame.

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3”. Ceiling lamp with chromed metal frame.

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

Auction Closed

“PH 4/3”. A pair of chromium-plated table lamps,

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4/3”. A pair of chromium-plated table lamps,

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

Auction Closed

“PH 4/3”. A pair of chromium-plated table lamps,

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4/3”. A pair of chromium-plated table lamps,

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

Auction Closed

“Academy”. “PH-4/3”. Three-arm chromed metal , 1926

Poul Henningsen

“Academy”. “PH-4/3”. Three-arm chromed metal , 1926

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-3,5/2”. Browned brass table lamp marked..., 1929

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2”. Browned brass table lamp marked..., 1929

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

Auction Closed

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