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 The Bowl chandelier

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PH The Bowl chandelier

Sale Date: December 7, 2015

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PH 4.5/4 pendant, 1930–1939

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PH 4.5/4 pendant, 1930–1939

Sale Date: December 7, 2015

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PH 2/2 chandelier, 1931–1932

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PH 2/2 chandelier, 1931–1932

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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PH-4,5/3 table lamp, 1930–1939

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PH-4,5/3 table lamp, 1930–1939

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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PH-2/2 pendant

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PH-2/2 pendant

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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PH-1/1 Cascade chandelier

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PH-1/1 Cascade chandelier

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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PH-3/2 lamps

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PH-3/2 lamps

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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PH-1/1 Cascade

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PH-1/1 Cascade

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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PH-2/2 lamp

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PH-2/2 lamp

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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PH-3/2 lamp

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PH-3/2 lamp

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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PH-4/3 table lamp

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PH-4/3 table lamp

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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PH-Blackout pendant, 1941

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PH-Blackout pendant, 1941

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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PH-5/5 pendant

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PH-5/5 pendant

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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PH-4/3 table lamp

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PH-4/3 table lamp

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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PH-3/2 Water Pump

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PH-3/2 Water Pump

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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PH 2/1 chandelier

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PH 2/1 chandelier

Sale Date: November 30, 2015

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PH 3.5 / 3

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PH 3.5 / 3" pendent Jubilee

Sale Date: November 30, 2015

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PH-2/2 chandelier

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PH-2/2 chandelier

Sale Date: November 30, 2015

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PH 4½ / 3 lamp

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PH 4½ / 3 lamp

Sale Date: November 30, 2015

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Charlottenborg pendant

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Charlottenborg pendant

Sale Date: November 30, 2015

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Paire de suspensions modèle Louvre, 1960

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Paire de suspensions modèle Louvre, 1960

Sale Date: November 22, 2015

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Paire d'appliques d'extérieur PH 4,5/3, 1960

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Paire d'appliques d'extérieur PH 4,5/3, 1960

Sale Date: November 22, 2015

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Suspension modèle Spiral, 1942

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Suspension modèle Spiral, 1942

Sale Date: November 22, 2015

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Rare lampe de bureau modèle PH 3/2, 1928

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Rare lampe de bureau modèle PH 3/2, 1928

Sale Date: November 22, 2015

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