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-3/2 floor lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 floor lamp

Sale Date: June 13, 2013

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PH-2/2 Twin Ring chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 Twin Ring chandelier

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PH-4/3 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 table lamp

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Ceiling light, type PH 6/5 shades, 1926–1929

Poul Henningsen

Ceiling light, type PH 6/5 shades, 1926–1929

Sale Date: June 11, 2013

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Double-spiral wall light (from The Scala..., 1955

Poul Henningsen

Double-spiral wall light (from The Scala..., 1955

Sale Date: June 11, 2013

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Langelinie - Paire de suspensions (pair), 1958

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Langelinie - Paire de suspensions (pair), 1958

Sale Date: May 27, 2013

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Langelinie - Paire de suspensions (pair), 1958

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Langelinie - Paire de suspensions (pair), 1958

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Artichaut - Suspension, 1970

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Artichaut - Suspension, 1970

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Artichaut - Suspension, 1970

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Artichaut - Suspension, 1970

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Modèle PH5 - Paire de lampes de table (pair), 1961

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH5 - Paire de lampes de table (pair), 1961

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Langelinie - Suspension, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Langelinie - Suspension, 1958

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Modèle PH3 5/2 - Lampe de table, 1933

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Modèle PH3 5/2 - Lampe de table, 1933

Sale Date: May 27, 2013

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Modèle PH 3/2 - Lampe de table, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH 3/2 - Lampe de table, 1930

Sale Date: May 27, 2013

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Modèle PH 5/5 - Suspension, 1935

Poul Henningsen

Modèle PH 5/5 - Suspension, 1935

Sale Date: May 27, 2013

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Papillon 2/2 - Lustre, 1931–1934

Poul Henningsen

Papillon 2/2 - Lustre, 1931–1934

Sale Date: May 27, 2013

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Septima - Suspension, 1930

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Septima - Suspension, 1930

Sale Date: May 27, 2013

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Etoile 2/2 - Lustre, 1931–1934

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Etoile 2/2 - Lustre, 1931–1934

Sale Date: May 27, 2013

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Kontrast Pendant

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Kontrast Pendant

Sale Date: May 20, 2013

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Kontrast Pendant

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Kontrast Pendant

Sale Date: May 20, 2013

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PH-3/2 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 table lamp

Sale Date: May 20, 2013

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Kontrast Pendant

Poul Henningsen

Kontrast Pendant

Sale Date: May 20, 2013

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PH-4/3 Tablelamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 Tablelamp

Sale Date: May 20, 2013

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PH-Stammekrone chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-Stammekrone chandelier

Sale Date: May 13, 2013

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PH Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH Artichoke pendant

Sale Date: May 13, 2013

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