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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Suspension modèle PH 4/4, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Suspension modèle PH 4/4, 1930

Sale Date: November 22, 2015

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Suspension modèle PH 4,5/4, 1930

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Suspension modèle PH 4,5/4, 1930

Sale Date: November 22, 2015

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Lampe de table modèle 3/2

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Lampe de table modèle 3/2

Sale Date: November 22, 2015

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Suspension modèle Double Rings, 1930–1940

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Suspension modèle Double Rings, 1930–1940

Sale Date: November 22, 2015

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Lampe modèle PH 4/3

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Lampe modèle PH 4/3

Sale Date: November 22, 2015

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Paire de suspensions modèle PH 4/4, 1940

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Paire de suspensions modèle PH 4/4, 1940

Sale Date: November 22, 2015

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PH-3.5/2 table lamp, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

PH-3.5/2 table lamp, 1930–1939

Sale Date: November 24, 2015

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Artichoke ceiling light, 1957

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Artichoke ceiling light, 1957

Sale Date: November 24, 2015

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Anchor five-arm and PH 3/2 chandelier, 1930–1939

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Anchor five-arm and PH 3/2 chandelier, 1930–1939

Sale Date: November 24, 2015

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PH 3.5/2 table lamp, 1930–1939

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PH 3.5/2 table lamp, 1930–1939

Sale Date: November 24, 2015

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LAMPE DE TABLE MOD. PH 4/3

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LAMPE DE TABLE MOD. PH 4/3

Sale Date: December 1, 2015

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LAMPADAIRE

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LAMPADAIRE "PH QUESTION MARK", 1950

Sale Date: December 1, 2015

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RARE SUSPENSION TYPE PH « 4 1/2/ 4 », 1931

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RARE SUSPENSION TYPE PH « 4 1/2/ 4 », 1931

Sale Date: December 1, 2015

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GRANDE SUSPENSION MOD. PH5/5, 1926–1928

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GRANDE SUSPENSION MOD. PH5/5, 1926–1928

Sale Date: December 1, 2015

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RARE APPLIQUE « BOUQUET » A CINQ BRAS, 1949

Poul Henningsen

RARE APPLIQUE « BOUQUET » A CINQ BRAS, 1949

Sale Date: December 1, 2015

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SUSPENSION

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SUSPENSION " PH CASCADE" A DOUZE BRAS, 1939

Sale Date: December 1, 2015

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GRANDE SUSPENSION MOD. PH 8/6, 1926

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GRANDE SUSPENSION MOD. PH 8/6, 1926

Sale Date: December 1, 2015

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SUSPENSION

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SUSPENSION "ARTICHOKE", 1958

Sale Date: December 1, 2015

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PH Artichoke, grand format, 1958

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PH Artichoke, grand format, 1958

Sale Date: December 3, 2015

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Spiral” ceiling light, 1942

Poul Henningsen

Spiral” ceiling light, 1942

Sale Date: December 15, 2015

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Early adjustable floor lamp, with type 6/3..., 1927

Poul Henningsen

Early adjustable floor lamp, with type 6/3..., 1927

Sale Date: December 15, 2015

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Fifteen-armed

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Fifteen-armed "Cascade" ceiling light, type..., 1933

Sale Date: December 15, 2015

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Contrast pendant

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Contrast pendant

Sale Date: November 23, 2015

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Snowball pendant

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Snowball pendant

Sale Date: November 23, 2015

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