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-4,5/3 outdoor wall lamps (pair)

Poul Henningsen

PH-4,5/3 outdoor wall lamps (pair)

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PH Artichoke pendant

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PH Artichoke pendant

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PH-Academy 2/2 wall lamp

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PH-Academy 2/2 wall lamp

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PH-4/4 pendant, 1930

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PH-4/4 pendant, 1930

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PH-5 Table lamp, 1962

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PH-5 Table lamp, 1962

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PH-2/1 pendant (pair)

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PH-2/1 pendant (pair)

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PH-1/1 Cascade chandelier

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PH-1/1 Cascade chandelier

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PH-3/2 water pump lamp

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PH-3/2 water pump lamp

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Artichoke / artichaut, 1958

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Artichoke / artichaut, 1958

Sale Date: May 22, 2013

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Lampe modèle PH 3/2, 1930

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Lampe modèle PH 3/2, 1930

Sale Date: May 27, 2013

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Lampe de bureau modèle PH2/1, 1939

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de bureau modèle PH2/1, 1939

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Lampe de bureau modèle PH2/2, 1939

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Lampe de bureau modèle PH2/2, 1939

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Lampadaire modèle PH7, 1950

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Lampadaire modèle PH7, 1950

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Suspension modèle PH2/2 dit bombardement, 1933

Poul Henningsen

Suspension modèle PH2/2 dit bombardement, 1933

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Suspension modèle PH4 4 1/2/4, 1926

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Suspension modèle PH4 4 1/2/4, 1926

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Suspension à six bras modèle PH3/2 dite..., 1930

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Suspension à six bras modèle PH3/2 dite..., 1930

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Suspension artichoke, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suspension artichoke, 1960

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Suspension artichoke, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suspension artichoke, 1960

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Suspension artichoke, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suspension artichoke, 1960

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PH 4/2 floor lamp, 1933

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/2 floor lamp, 1933

Sale Date: May 16, 2013

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PH 2/2 table lamp, 1931

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PH 2/2 table lamp, 1931

Sale Date: May 16, 2013

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PH 4/3 table lamp, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 table lamp, 1927

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Bægerkrone chandlier from Spar Lolland bank, , 1936

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Bægerkrone chandlier from Spar Lolland bank, , 1936

Sale Date: May 16, 2013

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PH 4/3 wall lamps (pair), 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 wall lamps (pair), 1927

Sale Date: May 16, 2013

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