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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Daylight ceiling light, 5/5 type shades, 1929

Poul Henningsen

Daylight ceiling light, 5/5 type shades, 1929

Sale Date: April 29, 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: April 29, 2014

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Large and early Septima ceiling light, type 5, 1929

Poul Henningsen

Large and early Septima ceiling light, type 5, 1929

Sale Date: April 29, 2014

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Early Ph-4/3 table lamp, 1930

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Early Ph-4/3 table lamp, 1930

Sale Date: April 30, 2014

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Anchor five-arm chandelier, 1929–1936

Poul Henningsen

Anchor five-arm chandelier, 1929–1936

Sale Date: April 30, 2014

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PH-5 pendants (set of 3)

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PH-5 pendants (set of 3)

Sale Date: April 14, 2014

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PH 3/2 Treph table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2 Treph table lamp

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PH 4/3 pendant

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PH 4/3 pendant

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PH 3,5/3 pendant (pair)

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PH 3,5/3 pendant (pair)

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PH-4,5/3 outdoor lamp

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PH-4,5/3 outdoor lamp

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PH 3,5/3 pendant

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PH 3,5/3 pendant

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PH 4½/4 pendant

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PH 4½/4 pendant

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PH Artichoke pendant

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PH Artichoke pendant

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PH Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH Artichoke pendant

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PH 4/3 lamp

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PH 4/3 lamp

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PH-Emperor chandelier

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PH-Emperor chandelier

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PH Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH Artichoke pendant

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Cascade

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Cascade

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Una lampada a sospensione Artichoke, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Una lampada a sospensione Artichoke, 1958

Sale Date: April 17, 2014

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Suspension modèle Artichaut, 1960

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Suspension modèle Artichaut, 1960

Sale Date: April 27, 2014

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Paire de suspensions modèle PH 2/1 (pair), 1960

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Paire de suspensions modèle PH 2/1 (pair), 1960

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Applique, 1940

Poul Henningsen

Applique, 1940

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Suspension, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suspension, 1960

Sale Date: April 27, 2014

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Paires de suspensions modèle Artichaut (pair), 1960

Poul Henningsen

Paires de suspensions modèle Artichaut (pair), 1960

Sale Date: April 27, 2014

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