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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Tischleuchte PH 3/2, 1926–1927

Poul Henningsen

Tischleuchte PH 3/2, 1926–1927

Sale Date: May 11, 2013

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Tischleuchte PH 4/4, 1926–1927

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Tischleuchte PH 4/4, 1926–1927

Sale Date: May 11, 2013

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PH 4½-4 pendant lamp

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PH 4½-4 pendant lamp

Sale Date: April 22, 2013

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Kiplampe

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Kiplampe

Sale Date: April 22, 2013

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PH-3, 5/2 lamp

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PH-3, 5/2 lamp

Sale Date: April 22, 2013

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PH Artichoke pendant lamp

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PH Artichoke pendant lamp

Sale Date: April 22, 2013

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Pendant lamps (pair)

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Pendant lamps (pair)

Sale Date: May 1, 2013

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PH 4 1/2/4 pendant lamp, 1950–1959

Poul Henningsen

PH 4 1/2/4 pendant lamp, 1950–1959

Sale Date: May 14, 2013

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PH 3/2 bordslampa, 1927

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PH 3/2 bordslampa, 1927

Sale Date: April 24, 2013

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Ytterbelysningar för vägg (pair), 1966

Poul Henningsen

Ytterbelysningar för vägg (pair), 1966

Sale Date: April 24, 2013

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Bagarekronan takarmatur, 1936

Poul Henningsen

Bagarekronan takarmatur, 1936

Sale Date: April 24, 2013

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PH-Louvre Pendant

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PH-Louvre Pendant

Sale Date: April 15, 2013

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PH-3,5/2 pendants (pair)

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PH-3,5/2 pendants (pair)

Sale Date: April 15, 2013

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PH-3,5/3 Pendant

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PH-3,5/3 Pendant

Sale Date: April 15, 2013

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PH-4,5/3 outdoor wall lamp

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PH-4,5/3 outdoor wall lamp

Sale Date: April 15, 2013

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Kontrast Pendant

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Kontrast Pendant

Sale Date: April 15, 2013

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PH-3/2 table lamp

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PH-3/2 table lamp

Sale Date: April 15, 2013

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PH-4,5/3 outdoor wall lamp

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PH-4,5/3 outdoor wall lamp

Sale Date: April 15, 2013

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PH-Stammekrone chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-Stammekrone chandelier

Sale Date: April 15, 2013

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

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

Sale Date: April 15, 2013

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Rare task lights, type 4/4 shades (from The..., 1962

Poul Henningsen

Rare task lights, type 4/4 shades (from The..., 1962

Sale Date: April 25, 2013

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Five-armed single Ring chandelier, type , 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

Five-armed single Ring chandelier, type , 1931–1939

Sale Date: April 25, 2013

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Early large ceiling light, type PH 6/5..., 1926–1929

Poul Henningsen

Early large ceiling light, type PH 6/5..., 1926–1929

Sale Date: April 25, 2013

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Early large table lamp, type 5/3 shades, 1926–1927

Poul Henningsen

Early large table lamp, type 5/3 shades, 1926–1927

Sale Date: April 25, 2013

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