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 4½/3 outdoor wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 4½/3 outdoor wall lamp

Sale Date: September 23, 2013

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PH 2/1 Wall lamp (model 2721)

Poul Henningsen

PH 2/1 Wall lamp (model 2721)

Sale Date: September 23, 2013

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PH-3/2 reading lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 reading lamp

Sale Date: September 23, 2013

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PH 3/2 Adjustable pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2 Adjustable pendant

Sale Date: September 23, 2013

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Suspension Ph-Contrast, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension Ph-Contrast, 1958

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Lampe PH3,5/2, 1933

Poul Henningsen

Lampe PH3,5/2, 1933

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Rare petite suspension PH2/1, 1941

Poul Henningsen

Rare petite suspension PH2/1, 1941

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Grande lampe à poser PH5

Poul Henningsen

Grande lampe à poser PH5

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Suspension Tivoli, 1949

Poul Henningsen

Suspension Tivoli, 1949

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Suspension PH, 1936

Poul Henningsen

Suspension PH, 1936

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Lampadaire d'extérieur, 1966

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire d'extérieur, 1966

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Paire d'appliques d'extérieur, 1966

Poul Henningsen

Paire d'appliques d'extérieur, 1966

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Suite de deux lampes PH4,5/3 (set of 2), 1926

Poul Henningsen

Suite de deux lampes PH4,5/3 (set of 2), 1926

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Lampadaire PH4,5/3, 1933

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire PH4,5/3, 1933

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Desk lamp, 1928

Poul Henningsen

Desk lamp, 1928

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Adjustable standard lamp, 3/2 type shades, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Adjustable standard lamp, 3/2 type shades, 1931

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Standard lamps, 3/2 type shades (pair), 1936

Poul Henningsen

Standard lamps, 3/2 type shades (pair), 1936

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Anchor five-armed chandelier, 3/2 type..., 1929–1936

Poul Henningsen

Anchor five-armed chandelier, 3/2 type..., 1929–1936

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Large ceiling light, 6/5 type shades, 1926–1929

Poul Henningsen

Large ceiling light, 6/5 type shades, 1926–1929

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Early Artichoke ceiling light, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Early Artichoke ceiling light, 1957

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Spiral ceiling light, designed for the..., 1942

Poul Henningsen

Spiral ceiling light, designed for the..., 1942

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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Ceiling light, 5/5 type shades, 1926

Poul Henningsen

Ceiling light, 5/5 type shades, 1926

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2

Sale Date: September 16, 2013

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PH-Louvre

Poul Henningsen

PH-Louvre

Sale Date: September 16, 2013

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