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 3/2.5 pendant and sockethouse (2 works)

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2.5 pendant and sockethouse (2 works)

Sale Date: December 1, 2014

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PH 3/3 sparepart

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/3 sparepart

Sale Date: December 1, 2014

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PH-3/3 pendant

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PH-3/3 pendant

Sale Date: December 1, 2014

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PH Artichoke pendant

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PH Artichoke pendant

Sale Date: December 1, 2014

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Cascade PH chandelier

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Cascade PH chandelier

Sale Date: December 1, 2014

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PH-Dental Lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-Dental Lamp

Sale Date: December 1, 2014

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Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke pendant

Sale Date: December 1, 2014

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Adjustable piano lamp, with type 2/2 shades, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Adjustable piano lamp, with type 2/2 shades, 1931

Sale Date: December 17, 2014

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Early and rare table lamp, type 4/3 shades, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Early and rare table lamp, type 4/3 shades, 1927

Sale Date: December 17, 2014

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Poul Henningsen

"Anchor" five-armed chandelier, type 3/2..., 1936

Sale Date: December 17, 2014

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Early and rare table lamp, with type 3 1/2/2 , 1927

Poul Henningsen

Early and rare table lamp, with type 3 1/2/2 , 1927

Sale Date: December 17, 2014

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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 17, 2014

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Ten-armed Cascade ceiling lights, with type..., 1933

Poul Henningsen

Ten-armed Cascade ceiling lights, with type..., 1933

Sale Date: December 16, 2014

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TAKLAMPA, 1957

Poul Henningsen

TAKLAMPA, 1957

Sale Date: December 6, 2014

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TAKLAMPA, 1957

Poul Henningsen

TAKLAMPA, 1957

Sale Date: December 6, 2014

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PH-4/3, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3, 1930–1939

Sale Date: December 4, 2014

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PH 3/2, 1927–1928

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PH 3/2, 1927–1928

Sale Date: December 4, 2014

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PH-4/3, 1927

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PH-4/3, 1927

Sale Date: December 4, 2014

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PH-5/3

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PH-5/3

Sale Date: December 4, 2014

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PH-2/2 Basket Chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Basket Chandelier

Sale Date: December 4, 2014

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PH-4/4 Pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/4 Pendant

Sale Date: December 4, 2014

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PH-2/2 Twin Ring Chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Twin Ring Chandelier

Sale Date: December 4, 2014

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PH-4/3 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 table lamp

Sale Date: December 4, 2014

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PH-Adjustable-height chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-Adjustable-height chandelier

Sale Date: December 4, 2014

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