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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Ytterbelysning, ett par vägglampor, Modell PH

Poul Henningsen

Ytterbelysning, ett par vägglampor, Modell PH

Sale Date: November 12, 2014

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Takarmatur, Kotte, Louis Poulsen, Danmark

Poul Henningsen

Takarmatur, Kotte, Louis Poulsen, Danmark

Sale Date: November 12, 2014

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Takarmatur, Kotte, Louis Poulsen, Danmark

Poul Henningsen

Takarmatur, Kotte, Louis Poulsen, Danmark

Sale Date: November 12, 2014

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Takarmatur, PH-Kotte lamp

Poul Henningsen

Takarmatur, PH-Kotte lamp

Sale Date: November 12, 2014

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Suspension PH 5/3

Poul Henningsen

Suspension PH 5/3

Sale Date: November 4, 2014

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Artichoke ceiling light, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke ceiling light, 1957

Sale Date: November 4, 2014

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Ph 4/3 table lamp, 1928

Poul Henningsen

Ph 4/3 table lamp, 1928

Sale Date: November 4, 2014

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PH 2/1 wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 2/1 wall lamp

Sale Date: October 20, 2014

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Snowball pendant

Poul Henningsen

Snowball pendant

Sale Date: October 20, 2014

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Snowball pendant

Poul Henningsen

Snowball pendant

Sale Date: October 20, 2014

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PH-Stammekrone chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-Stammekrone chandelier

Sale Date: October 20, 2014

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PH 5/5 pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH 5/5 pendant

Sale Date: October 20, 2014

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Langelinie/PH-Plate ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

Langelinie/PH-Plate ceiling lamp

Sale Date: October 20, 2014

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PH-Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-Artichoke pendant

Sale Date: October 20, 2014

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PH Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH Artichoke pendant

Sale Date: October 20, 2014

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PH-4/3 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 table lamp

Sale Date: October 20, 2014

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Louvre Suspension, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Louvre Suspension, 1960

Sale Date: October 20, 2014

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Contraste Suspension, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Contraste Suspension, 1960

Sale Date: October 20, 2014

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PH-Cascade hanging light, 1933

Poul Henningsen

PH-Cascade hanging light, 1933

Sale Date: November 6, 2014

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PH 4/3 table lamp, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 table lamp, 1927

Sale Date: November 6, 2014

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PH-Cascade pendant lamp, 1933

Poul Henningsen

PH-Cascade pendant lamp, 1933

Sale Date: November 6, 2014

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PH 4/3 pendant lamp, 1929

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 pendant lamp, 1929

Sale Date: November 6, 2014

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Outdoor sconces (pair)

Poul Henningsen

Outdoor sconces (pair)

Sale Date: October 19, 2014

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PH-4,5/3 outdoor wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4,5/3 outdoor wall lamp

Sale Date: October 13, 2014

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