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-Artichoke lamp (pair)

Poul Henningsen

PH-Artichoke lamp (pair)

Sale Date: August 11, 2014

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PH-3/2/Question Mark

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2/Question Mark

Sale Date: August 11, 2014

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PH-3,5/2 shades (set of 3)

Poul Henningsen

PH-3,5/2 shades (set of 3)

Sale Date: August 11, 2014

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PH 3/2 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2 table lamp

Sale Date: August 11, 2014

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PH 3/2 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2 table lamp

Sale Date: August 11, 2014

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PH-6/6 pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-6/6 pendant

Sale Date: August 4, 2014

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PH-Stammekrone chandelier with three branches

Poul Henningsen

PH-Stammekrone chandelier with three branches

Sale Date: August 4, 2014

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Contrast pendant

Poul Henningsen

Contrast pendant

Sale Date: August 4, 2014

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PH-3,5/2 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3,5/2 table lamp

Sale Date: August 4, 2014

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PH 3/2 spareparts (8 parts)

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2 spareparts (8 parts)

Sale Date: August 4, 2014

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Wall lamp PH 2/1

Poul Henningsen

Wall lamp PH 2/1

Sale Date: August 4, 2014

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PH-Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-Artichoke pendant

Sale Date: June 30, 2014

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Frame for table lamp base, switch house, stem...

Poul Henningsen

Frame for table lamp base, switch house, stem...

Sale Date: June 30, 2014

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Lampe, Modell PH 5, 1961

Poul Henningsen

Lampe, Modell PH 5, 1961

Sale Date: June 26, 2014

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Contrast pendant

Poul Henningsen

Contrast pendant

Sale Date: June 30, 2014

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PH-3/2/Question Mark Standard lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2/Question Mark Standard lamp

Sale Date: June 30, 2014

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PH 3/2 pendants (pair)

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2 pendants (pair)

Sale Date: June 23, 2014

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Grande lampe PH5

Poul Henningsen

Grande lampe PH5

Sale Date: June 30, 2014

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Paire d'importantes appliques d'exterieur (pair)

Poul Henningsen

Paire d'importantes appliques d'exterieur (pair)

Sale Date: June 30, 2014

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Paire de suspensions Langelinie, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions Langelinie, 1958

Sale Date: June 25, 2014

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PH 4½/4 pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH 4½/4 pendant

Sale Date: June 16, 2014

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PH-Artichoke pendant(2 anos)

Poul Henningsen

PH-Artichoke pendant(2 anos)

Sale Date: June 16, 2014

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PH-3,5/2 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3,5/2 table lamp

Sale Date: June 16, 2014

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Cascade chandelier

Poul Henningsen

Cascade chandelier

Sale Date: June 16, 2014

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