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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Circular café table

Poul Henningsen

Circular café table

Sale Date: November 18, 2013

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PH-501 Slangestol chairs (pair), 1931

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PH-501 Slangestol chairs (pair), 1931

Sale Date: November 18, 2013

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PH-80 Table lamp

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PH-80 Table lamp

Sale Date: November 18, 2013

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PH-Stammekrone

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PH-Stammekrone

Sale Date: November 18, 2013

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Lampe de table modèle PH 3/4, 1927

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Lampe de table modèle PH 3/4, 1927

Sale Date: November 26, 2013

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Lampada a sospensione, 1960

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Lampada a sospensione, 1960

Sale Date: November 19, 2013

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Suspension Artichoke, 1960

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Suspension Artichoke, 1960

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Suspension Artichoke, 1960

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Suspension Artichoke, 1960

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Suspension Artichoke, 1960

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Suspension Artichoke, 1960

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Suspension à cinq bras modèle Anchor PH3/2, 1929

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Suspension à cinq bras modèle Anchor PH3/2, 1929

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Rare lampadaire modèle Question mark, 1931–1939

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Rare lampadaire modèle Question mark, 1931–1939

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Rare paire de lampadaires modèles PH 4/3, 1931–1939

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Rare paire de lampadaires modèles PH 4/3, 1931–1939

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Lampe de table modèle PH 3,5/2,5, 1926–1929

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Lampe de table modèle PH 3,5/2,5, 1926–1929

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Paire de lampes de table PH3,5/2,5, 1933

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Paire de lampes de table PH3,5/2,5, 1933

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Suspension double modèle PH 1/1, 1930

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Suspension double modèle PH 1/1, 1930

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Suspension modèle Bombardement, 1930

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Suspension modèle Bombardement, 1930

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Lampe de table modèle PH 3,5/2,5, 1933

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Lampe de table modèle PH 3,5/2,5, 1933

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Suspension modèle Langelinie, 1958

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Suspension modèle Langelinie, 1958

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Lampe de bureau modèle PH2/1, 1931

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Lampe de bureau modèle PH2/1, 1931

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Paire d'appliques modèle PH2/2, 1931

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Paire d'appliques modèle PH2/2, 1931

Sale Date: November 25, 2013

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Snowball pendant

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Snowball pendant

Sale Date: November 11, 2013

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PH-6/5 pendant

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PH-6/5 pendant

Sale Date: November 11, 2013

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PH-1/1 Cascade

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PH-1/1 Cascade

Sale Date: November 11, 2013

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PH table lamp base and stem, socket

Poul Henningsen

PH table lamp base and stem, socket

Sale Date: November 11, 2013

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