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 Treph lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2 Treph lamp

Sale Date: June 16, 2014

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PH-3/2 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 table lamp

Sale Date: June 16, 2014

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Outdoor sconces (pair), 1980–1989

Poul Henningsen

Outdoor sconces (pair), 1980–1989

Sale Date: June 15, 2014

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Outdoor sconces (pair), 1980–1989

Poul Henningsen

Outdoor sconces (pair), 1980–1989

Sale Date: June 15, 2014

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Outdoor sconces (pair)

Poul Henningsen

Outdoor sconces (pair)

Sale Date: June 15, 2014

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A brass and blue and white-painted metal PH 5 lamp

Poul Henningsen

A brass and blue and white-painted metal PH 5 lamp

Sale Date: June 24, 2014

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PH 4/3 table lamp, 1931–1932

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 table lamp, 1931–1932

Sale Date: June 9, 2014

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PH-5/5 pendant, 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

PH-5/5 pendant, 1926–1928

Sale Date: June 9, 2014

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PH 4/3 frame for table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 frame for table lamp

Sale Date: June 9, 2014

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Suspension, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suspension, 1960

Sale Date: June 18, 2014

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Lampe à poser

Poul Henningsen

Lampe à poser

Sale Date: June 18, 2014

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Large PH 3,5/2,5 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

Large PH 3,5/2,5 table lamp

Sale Date: June 5, 2014

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PH 3/2 table lamp (model no. 27032), 1925–1926

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2 table lamp (model no. 27032), 1925–1926

Sale Date: June 5, 2014

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PH/4 ceiling light, 1932

Poul Henningsen

PH/4 ceiling light, 1932

Sale Date: June 5, 2014

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Wall lamps (Outdoor lamps) (pair), 1966

Poul Henningsen

Wall lamps (Outdoor lamps) (pair), 1966

Sale Date: June 5, 2014

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Ceiling light with model no. Ph 5/5 shades, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Ceiling light with model no. Ph 5/5 shades, 1930

Sale Date: June 11, 2014

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PH-4,5/3 lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4,5/3 lamp

Sale Date: June 2, 2014

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Contrast

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Contrast

Sale Date: June 2, 2014

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PH-Emperor, 1931–1937

Poul Henningsen

PH-Emperor, 1931–1937

Sale Date: June 2, 2014

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PH-Artichoke pendant (pair)

Poul Henningsen

PH-Artichoke pendant (pair)

Sale Date: June 2, 2014

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PH 3/2 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2 table lamp

Sale Date: June 2, 2014

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The Artichoke Pendant（限量版）, 1925

Poul Henningsen

The Artichoke Pendant（限量版）, 1925

Sale Date: June 2, 2014

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Pendant Lamp PH Louvre, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Pendant Lamp PH Louvre, 1958

Sale Date: June 6, 2014

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Large ceiling light, type 6/5 shades (from..., 1926

Poul Henningsen

Large ceiling light, type 6/5 shades (from..., 1926

Sale Date: June 11, 2014

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