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-Cascade

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PH-Cascade

Sale Date: September 16, 2013

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PH 2/2 (pair)

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PH 2/2 (pair)

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PH 2/2 Cascade

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PH 2/2 Cascade

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PH-Artichoke

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PH-Artichoke

Sale Date: September 16, 2013

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PH-Artichoke

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PH-Artichoke

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Zwei Außenleuchten, 1966

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Zwei Außenleuchten, 1966

Sale Date: September 24, 2013

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Deckenleuchten Kontrast (2 works), 1958

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Deckenleuchten Kontrast (2 works), 1958

Sale Date: September 24, 2013

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Deckenleuchte Zapfen - Artischocke, 1957

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Deckenleuchte Zapfen - Artischocke, 1957

Sale Date: September 24, 2013

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Deckenleuchte Zapfen - Artischocke, 1957

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Deckenleuchte Zapfen - Artischocke, 1957

Sale Date: September 24, 2013

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Gartenleuchten Tivoli (pair), 1949

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Gartenleuchten Tivoli (pair), 1949

Sale Date: September 24, 2013

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Deckenleuchte Tivoli, 1949

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Deckenleuchte Tivoli, 1949

Sale Date: September 24, 2013

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Kleine Deckenleuchte PH-1, 1936

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Kleine Deckenleuchte PH-1, 1936

Sale Date: September 24, 2013

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Tischleuchte PH-4/3, 1926

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Tischleuchte PH-4/3, 1926

Sale Date: September 24, 2013

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PH-8/6 pendant

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PH-8/6 pendant

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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PH-The Star chandelier

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PH-The Star chandelier

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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PH-5/3 standard lamps (pair)

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PH-5/3 standard lamps (pair)

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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PH-2/2 Adjustable miniature

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PH-2/2 Adjustable miniature

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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PH-3/2/Question Mark Standard lamp

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PH-3/2/Question Mark Standard lamp

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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PH-Academy Six-arm chandelier

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PH-Academy Six-arm chandelier

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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PH-4/3 Table lamp

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PH-4/3 Table lamp

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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PH-2/2 Short miniature

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PH-2/2 Short miniature

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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PH-4/3 Table lamp

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PH-4/3 Table lamp

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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PH-5/5 Daylight Lamp

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PH-5/5 Daylight Lamp

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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PH-Spiral Lamp

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PH-Spiral Lamp

Sale Date: September 26, 2013

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