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-2/2 spareparts

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 spareparts

Sale Date: September 23, 2014

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PH-2/1 pendants (pair)

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/1 pendants (pair)

Sale Date: September 23, 2014

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PH-Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-Artichoke pendant

Sale Date: September 23, 2014

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PH-2/2 pendants (3 works)

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 pendants (3 works)

Sale Date: September 23, 2014

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Early adjustable standard lamp, type 5/3..., 1927

Poul Henningsen

Early adjustable standard lamp, type 5/3..., 1927

Sale Date: September 24, 2014

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Early and large table lamp, type 5/3..., 1926–1927

Poul Henningsen

Early and large table lamp, type 5/3..., 1926–1927

Sale Date: September 24, 2014

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Nine-armed Cascade ceiling light, type 1/1..., 1933

Poul Henningsen

Nine-armed Cascade ceiling light, type 1/1..., 1933

Sale Date: September 24, 2014

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Spiral ceiling light, designed for the..., 1942

Poul Henningsen

Spiral ceiling light, designed for the..., 1942

Sale Date: September 24, 2014

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4-shade ceiling light, type 4 4½/4 shades, 1926

Poul Henningsen

4-shade ceiling light, type 4 4½/4 shades, 1926

Sale Date: September 24, 2014

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Rare PH Grand Piano, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Rare PH Grand Piano, 1931

Sale Date: September 24, 2014

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Early and large Septima ceiling light, type 5, 1929

Poul Henningsen

Early and large Septima ceiling light, type 5, 1929

Sale Date: September 24, 2014

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Adjustable desk lamp, type 2/2 shades, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Adjustable desk lamp, type 2/2 shades, 1931

Sale Date: September 24, 2014

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Early and large ceiling light, type 8/6 , 1926–1929

Poul Henningsen

Early and large ceiling light, type 8/6 , 1926–1929

Sale Date: September 24, 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: September 24, 2014

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Ceiling light, type 4/4 shades, 1926–1927

Poul Henningsen

Ceiling light, type 4/4 shades, 1926–1927

Sale Date: September 24, 2014

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PH-4,5/3 outdoor wall lamps (pair)

Poul Henningsen

PH-4,5/3 outdoor wall lamps (pair)

Sale Date: September 15, 2014

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PH-4/2.5 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/2.5 table lamp

Sale Date: September 15, 2014

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Stem Fitting PH chandelier

Poul Henningsen

Stem Fitting PH chandelier

Sale Date: September 15, 2014

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Contrast pendant

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Contrast pendant

Sale Date: September 15, 2014

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Snowball pendant

Poul Henningsen

Snowball pendant

Sale Date: September 15, 2014

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PH-5/3 floor lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-5/3 floor lamp

Sale Date: September 15, 2014

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Cascade PH chandelier with five arms

Poul Henningsen

Cascade PH chandelier with five arms

Sale Date: September 15, 2014

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Poul Henningsen

"PH-Septima 5" lamp, 1930–1939

Sale Date: September 25, 2014

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Poul Henningsen

"PH-2/2" lamp, 1933

Sale Date: September 25, 2014

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