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-3/3 Daylight Lamp pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/3 Daylight Lamp pendant

Sale Date: March 7, 2013

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PH-2/2 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 table lamp

Sale Date: March 7, 2013

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PH-3/2 Academy chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 Academy chandelier

Sale Date: March 7, 2013

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PH-Spiral Lamp pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-Spiral Lamp pendant

Sale Date: March 7, 2013

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PH-Spiral Lamp pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-Spiral Lamp pendant

Sale Date: March 7, 2013

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PH-4/3 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 table lamp

Sale Date: March 7, 2013

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PH-3/2/Question mark adjustable reading lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2/Question mark adjustable reading lamp

Sale Date: March 7, 2013

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PH-80 floor lamp (model 143)

Poul Henningsen

PH-80 floor lamp (model 143)

Sale Date: February 18, 2013

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Snowball pendant (model 3100)

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Snowball pendant (model 3100)

Sale Date: February 18, 2013

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Snowball pendant (model Y805A)

Poul Henningsen

Snowball pendant (model Y805A)

Sale Date: February 18, 2013

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Kontrast pendant (model Y805A)

Poul Henningsen

Kontrast pendant (model Y805A)

Sale Date: February 18, 2013

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PH 4½/3 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 4½/3 table lamp

Sale Date: February 18, 2013

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Zwei Außenleuchten, 1966

Poul Henningsen

Zwei Außenleuchten, 1966

Sale Date: February 26, 2013

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Deckenleuchte Zapfen - Artischoke, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Deckenleuchte Zapfen - Artischoke, 1957

Sale Date: February 26, 2013

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Deckenleuchte Zapfen - Artischoke, 1957

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Deckenleuchte Zapfen - Artischoke, 1957

Sale Date: February 26, 2013

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Deckenleuchte Kuglelamellampen/Louvre, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Deckenleuchte Kuglelamellampen/Louvre, 1958

Sale Date: February 26, 2013

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Tischleuchte PH-4/3, 1926

Poul Henningsen

Tischleuchte PH-4/3, 1926

Sale Date: February 26, 2013

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PH 3/2 pendants (pair)

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2 pendants (pair)

Sale Date: February 11, 2013

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PH-5 table lamp, 1962

Poul Henningsen

PH-5 table lamp, 1962

Sale Date: February 4, 2013

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PH-2/2 pendnts (pair)

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 pendnts (pair)

Sale Date: February 4, 2013

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PH Globe spareparts for pendants (in 8 parts)

Poul Henningsen

PH Globe spareparts for pendants (in 8 parts)

Sale Date: January 28, 2013

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PH-Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-Artichoke pendant

Sale Date: January 28, 2013

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PH-3/2 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 table lamp

Sale Date: January 28, 2013

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PH-80 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-80 table lamp

Sale Date: January 28, 2013

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