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 Chair, Series 0, 1931

Poul Henningsen

PH Chair, Series 0, 1931

Sale Date: April 19, 2016

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PH-4/3, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3, 1930–1939

Sale Date: April 19, 2016

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PH-4.5/3.5 Table Lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4.5/3.5 Table Lamp

Sale Date: April 19, 2016

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PH 3/2 table lamp, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2 table lamp, 1927

Sale Date: May 5, 2016

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PH 4/3 wall lamps. pair, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 wall lamps. pair, 1927

Sale Date: May 5, 2016

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illuminated mirrors, set of three, 1955

Poul Henningsen

illuminated mirrors, set of three, 1955

Sale Date: May 5, 2016

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Artichoke lamp, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke lamp, 1958

Sale Date: May 5, 2016

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a 'PH-2/2' wall lamp with amber coloured glass...

Poul Henningsen

a 'PH-2/2' wall lamp with amber coloured glass...

Sale Date: May 3, 2016

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Artichoke ceiling lamp, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke ceiling lamp, 1958

Sale Date: May 4, 2016

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PH 4 1/2 - 3 1/2 Table Lamp, 1931

Poul Henningsen

PH 4 1/2 - 3 1/2 Table Lamp, 1931

Sale Date: April 27, 2016

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Pair of wall lights, 1934

Poul Henningsen

Pair of wall lights, 1934

Sale Date: April 28, 2016

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Early and rare ceiling light, type 3/3 shades, 1926

Poul Henningsen

Early and rare ceiling light, type 3/3 shades, 1926

Sale Date: April 28, 2016

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Paire d'appliques d'exterieur modèle «PH..., 1950

Poul Henningsen

Paire d'appliques d'exterieur modèle «PH..., 1950

Sale Date: April 24, 2016

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Danemark Rare lustre de dentiste modèle «4/4»

Poul Henningsen

Danemark Rare lustre de dentiste modèle «4/4»

Sale Date: April 24, 2016

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Danemark «The Grand Piano», 1931

Poul Henningsen

Danemark «The Grand Piano», 1931

Sale Date: April 24, 2016

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Artichaut Suspension

Poul Henningsen

Artichaut Suspension

Sale Date: April 24, 2016

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PH 3/2,5, Suspension, 1930

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2,5, Suspension, 1930

Sale Date: April 24, 2016

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Louvre, a rare brass ceiling lamp, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Louvre, a rare brass ceiling lamp, 1957

Sale Date: April 19, 2016

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Cascade

Poul Henningsen

Cascade

Sale Date: April 5, 2016

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Contrast

Poul Henningsen

Contrast

Sale Date: March 29, 2016

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PH Chair, Series 0, 1931

Poul Henningsen

PH Chair, Series 0, 1931

Sale Date: March 29, 2016

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Contrast

Poul Henningsen

Contrast

Sale Date: March 29, 2016

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PH 2/2, 1930–1940

Poul Henningsen

PH 2/2, 1930–1940

Sale Date: March 29, 2016

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PH 4/3, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3, 1930–1939

Sale Date: March 29, 2016

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