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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Cascade Chandelier

Poul Henningsen

Cascade Chandelier

Sale Date: December 3, 2012

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PH-3/2 table lamps (pair)

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PH-3/2 table lamps (pair)

Sale Date: December 3, 2012

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PH-5/3 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-5/3 table lamp

Sale Date: December 3, 2012

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Suspension Artichaut, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension Artichaut, 1958

Sale Date: December 15, 2012

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Suspension PH Louvre, 1970

Poul Henningsen

Suspension PH Louvre, 1970

Sale Date: December 15, 2012

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PH5 Pendant Lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH5 Pendant Lamp

Sale Date: December 6, 2012

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PH5 Pendant Lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH5 Pendant Lamp

Sale Date: December 6, 2012

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Miniature table lamp, type 2/2 shades, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Miniature table lamp, type 2/2 shades, 1931

Sale Date: December 12, 2012

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Ten-armed Bombardement ceiling light, type..., 1933

Poul Henningsen

Ten-armed Bombardement ceiling light, type..., 1933

Sale Date: December 12, 2012

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Titting lamp, type 2/1, 1936

Poul Henningsen

Titting lamp, type 2/1, 1936

Sale Date: December 11, 2012

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Importante paire d'appliques d'extérieur (pair)

Poul Henningsen

Importante paire d'appliques d'extérieur (pair)

Sale Date: December 4, 2012

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Stehleuchte Tivoli, 1949

Poul Henningsen

Stehleuchte Tivoli, 1949

Sale Date: December 11, 2012

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Deckenleuchte PH-2, 1933

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Deckenleuchte PH-2, 1933

Sale Date: December 11, 2012

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Tischleuchte PH 3/2, 1933

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Tischleuchte PH 3/2, 1933

Sale Date: December 11, 2012

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Deckenleuchte PH 4, 1932

Poul Henningsen

Deckenleuchte PH 4, 1932

Sale Date: December 11, 2012

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Takaramtur PH-Kotte, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Takaramtur PH-Kotte, 1957

Sale Date: December 4, 2012

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Koglen pendant

Poul Henningsen

Koglen pendant

Sale Date: November 26, 2012

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Charlottenborg pendants (set of 5)

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg pendants (set of 5)

Sale Date: November 26, 2012

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PH 2/1 pendants (pair)

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PH 2/1 pendants (pair)

Sale Date: November 26, 2012

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PH 4½/4 pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH 4½/4 pendant

Sale Date: November 26, 2012

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Stem Fitting chandelier, 2003

Poul Henningsen

Stem Fitting chandelier, 2003

Sale Date: November 26, 2012

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Suspension Artichaut, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension Artichaut, 1958

Sale Date: November 26, 2012

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Suspension PH Louvre, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Suspension PH Louvre, 1957

Sale Date: November 25, 2012

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PH-4/3 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 table lamp

Sale Date: December 6, 2012

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