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.

Poul Henningsen Artworks

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PH-3,5/2,5 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3,5/2,5 table lamp

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PH-Pianette, 1935

Poul Henningsen

PH-Pianette, 1935

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PH-4/4, 1926–1926

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/4, 1926–1926

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PH-4/3 table lamp, 1927–1928

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 table lamp, 1927–1928

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PH-5/3 floor lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-5/3 floor lamp

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PH-4/3, 1927–1928

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3, 1927–1928

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PH 3/2, 1927–1928

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2, 1927–1928

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PH-2/1, 1943

Poul Henningsen

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PH-2/2 Olympic Chandelier, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Olympic Chandelier, 1930–1939

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PH-8/6 The Tennis Lamp

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PH-8/6 The Tennis Lamp

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PH-8/6 The Tennis Lamp, 1938

Poul Henningsen

PH-8/6 The Tennis Lamp, 1938

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PH-2/2 rarte adjustable piano lamp with frame

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 rarte adjustable piano lamp with frame

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

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Pianette of polished root wood with slat front

Poul Henningsen

Pianette of polished root wood with slat front

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PH Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

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A PH 4/4 browned pendant mounted with..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

A PH 4/4 browned pendant mounted with..., 1930–1939

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Langelinie

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3,5/2

Poul Henningsen

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Cascade PH chandelier, 1999

Poul Henningsen

Cascade PH chandelier, 1999

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Charlottenborg PH 5-4½ pendant

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Charlottenborg PH 5-4½ pendant

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Kiplampe

Poul Henningsen

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Cascade PH chandelier

Poul Henningsen

Cascade PH chandelier

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PH-4/3 table lamp, 1928–1933

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 table lamp, 1928–1933

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