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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“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Sale Date: January 17, 2024

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“PH 4/4” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4/4” Pendant

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“Artichoke” A pendant , 1958

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” A pendant , 1958

Sale Date: January 17, 2024

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“PH 3/2” A pair of pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2” A pair of pendants

Sale Date: January 17, 2024

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“PH 3/2” A pair of pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2” A pair of pendants

Sale Date: January 17, 2024

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“PH 4/4” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4/4” Pendant

Sale Date: January 17, 2024

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“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Sale Date: January 17, 2024

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“Artichoke” A pendant , 1958

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” A pendant , 1958

Sale Date: January 17, 2024

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“Stem Fitting” Brown patinated metal chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Stem Fitting” Brown patinated metal chandelier

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“PH-50” Three red, blue and white-lacquered...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-50” Three red, blue and white-lacquered...

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“PH-2/2” Frosted glass shade set

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Frosted glass shade set

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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Spare shades

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Spare shades

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“PH-2” Amber coloured glass U-2 old bottom shade

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2” Amber coloured glass U-2 old bottom shade

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“PH-5” Four pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH-5” Four pendants

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“PH-2/2” Rose coloured frosted glass shade set

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Rose coloured frosted glass shade set

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“PH-2” Red/gold lacquered copper O-2 top shade

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“PH-2” Red/gold lacquered copper O-2 top shade

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“PH-1/1” Frosted glass spare shades

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1” Frosted glass spare shades

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“PH-2/1” A pair of wall lamps

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/1” A pair of wall lamps

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“PH 3/2” Table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2” Table lamp

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“Cascade” “PH-1/1” Chromed metal frame for nine...

Poul Henningsen

“Cascade” “PH-1/1” Chromed metal frame for nine...

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“PH-80” Table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-80” Table lamp

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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“PH-4/3” A pair of chromium-plated table lamps, 1967

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” A pair of chromium-plated table lamps, 1967

Sale Date: January 10, 2024

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