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-Cascade

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4/2,75

Poul Henningsen

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PH-Bombardement

Poul Henningsen

PH-Bombardement

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PH 4.5/3, 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

PH 4.5/3, 1926–1928

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PH-3,5/3

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3,6/2,5

Poul Henningsen

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PH 3/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4,5/4

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

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Suspension

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 6, 2015

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A Pair of Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant Lamps...

Poul Henningsen

A Pair of Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant Lamps...

Sale Date: May 1, 2015

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PH-2/2 pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 pendant

Sale Date: April 27, 2015

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Snowball Pendant

Poul Henningsen

Snowball Pendant

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PH-4/3 Pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 Pendant

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PH5 ceiling lights, 1960–1969

Poul Henningsen

PH5 ceiling lights, 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 23, 2015

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Monumental and rare double-spiral wall..., 1955

Poul Henningsen

Monumental and rare double-spiral wall..., 1955

Sale Date: April 28, 2015

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Adjustable piano lamp, type 2/2 shades, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Adjustable piano lamp, type 2/2 shades, 1931

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Pair of 'Artichoke' ceiling lights, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Pair of 'Artichoke' ceiling lights, 1958

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Importante paire d'appliques

Poul Henningsen

Importante paire d'appliques

Sale Date: April 23, 2015

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PH3,5/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: April 23, 2015

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Artichaut

Poul Henningsen

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PH3/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH4/3, 1926

Poul Henningsen

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