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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Lampe de bureau modèle PH4/3, 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de bureau modèle PH4/3, 1931–1939

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Lampadaire modèle waterpump, 1931–1939

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Lampadaire modèle waterpump, 1931–1939

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Suspension modèle PH3/2 dite Anchor, 1929–1936

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Suspension modèle PH3/2 dite Anchor, 1929–1936

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Lampadaire modèle Question mark, 1931–1939

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Lampadaire modèle Question mark, 1931–1939

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Lampe de table modèle PH2/2 dite..., 1931–1939

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Lampe de table modèle PH2/2 dite..., 1931–1939

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Lampe de table modèle PH3,5/2, 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table modèle PH3,5/2, 1931–1939

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Suspension modèle Ring, 1931–1939

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Suspension modèle Ring, 1931–1939

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Lampe modèle Pult et panneau signalétique..., 1933

Poul Henningsen

Lampe modèle Pult et panneau signalétique..., 1933

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Suspension modèle PH4/4, 1931–1939

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Suspension modèle PH4/4, 1931–1939

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PH-Emperor chandelier

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PH-Emperor chandelier

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PH 1/1 pendants (pair)

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PH 1/1 pendants (pair)

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Circular dining table with chromed steel frame,...

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Circular dining table with chromed steel frame,...

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Set of six armchairs with chromed steel frame...

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Set of six armchairs with chromed steel frame...

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PH-5/3 pendant

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PH-5/3 pendant

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PH-80 table lamp (pair)

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PH-80 table lamp (pair)

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PH-2/1 Cascade chandelier

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PH-2/1 Cascade chandelier

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PH 3½/2 table lamp

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PH 3½/2 table lamp

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The Number Seven

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The Number Seven

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Set of four chairs with chromed steel frame (set

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Set of four chairs with chromed steel frame (set

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Rectangular dining table with frame of chromed...

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Rectangular dining table with frame of chromed...

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Cascade chandelier

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Cascade chandelier

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PH 3/2 pendant

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PH 3/2 pendant

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Snowball pendant

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Snowball pendant

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Slangestolen, 1932

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Slangestolen, 1932

Sale Date: April 21, 2014

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