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-4/3 Academy chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 Academy chandelier

Sale Date: October 1, 2012

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PH-Septima

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PH-Septima

Sale Date: October 1, 2012

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PH 4 4½/4 Four-Shade Lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 4 4½/4 Four-Shade Lamp

Sale Date: October 1, 2012

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PH-Basket chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-Basket chandelier

Sale Date: October 1, 2012

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Early Production Wall Sconces (model 1/2/3)..., 1967

Poul Henningsen

Early Production Wall Sconces (model 1/2/3)..., 1967

Sale Date: October 7, 2012

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Suspension PH dite Artichoke, 1957

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Suspension PH dite Artichoke, 1957

Sale Date: October 15, 2012

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Applique d'extérieur, 1966

Poul Henningsen

Applique d'extérieur, 1966

Sale Date: October 2, 2012

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Suspension PH5, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension PH5, 1958

Sale Date: October 2, 2012

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Suspension PH

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Suspension PH

Sale Date: October 2, 2012

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Suspension, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension, 1958

Sale Date: October 2, 2012

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Importante paire d'appliques d'extérieur..., 1966

Poul Henningsen

Importante paire d'appliques d'extérieur..., 1966

Sale Date: October 2, 2012

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Lampe PH4,5/3

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Lampe PH4,5/3

Sale Date: October 2, 2012

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Artichoke light, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke light, 1958

Sale Date: October 7, 2012

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PH-Cascade chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-Cascade chandelier

Sale Date: September 24, 2012

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PH-3,6/2,5 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3,6/2,5 table lamp

Sale Date: September 24, 2012

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PH-3,5/2 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3,5/2 table lamp

Sale Date: September 24, 2012

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Suspension (model Artichaut)

Poul Henningsen

Suspension (model Artichaut)

Sale Date: September 24, 2012

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Suspension (model Artichaut)

Poul Henningsen

Suspension (model Artichaut)

Sale Date: September 24, 2012

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PH 2/1 pendants (pair)

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PH 2/1 pendants (pair)

Sale Date: September 17, 2012

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PH 4,5/3,5 lamp

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PH 4,5/3,5 lamp

Sale Date: September 17, 2012

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PH-2/1 pendants (pair)

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/1 pendants (pair)

Sale Date: September 17, 2012

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PH-4/3 Academy chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 Academy chandelier

Sale Date: September 17, 2012

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Early Pendant ceiling light, type 3/3 shades, 1926

Poul Henningsen

Early Pendant ceiling light, type 3/3 shades, 1926

Sale Date: September 27, 2012

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Adjustable Question mark desk lamp, type 2/2 , 1931

Poul Henningsen

Adjustable Question mark desk lamp, type 2/2 , 1931

Sale Date: September 27, 2012

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