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

Poul Henningsen

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

Sale Date: September 27, 2012

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Rare ceiling light, type 4 4/4 shades, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Rare ceiling light, type 4 4/4 shades, 1931

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Adjustable Question mark reading lamp, type..., 1931

Poul Henningsen

Adjustable Question mark reading lamp, type..., 1931

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PH-Emperor chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-Emperor chandelier

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PH-4/3 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 table lamp

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PH-1/1 Cascade chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-1/1 Cascade chandelier

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PH-8/6 The Tennis Lamp (pair), 1938

Poul Henningsen

PH-8/6 The Tennis Lamp (pair), 1938

Sale Date: September 27, 2012

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PH-Septima 5 pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-Septima 5 pendant

Sale Date: September 27, 2012

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Cascade chandelier

Poul Henningsen

Cascade chandelier

Sale Date: September 10, 2012

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PH-3/2 question mark reading lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 question mark reading lamp

Sale Date: September 10, 2012

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PH-spareparts

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PH-spareparts

Sale Date: September 10, 2012

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PH-Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-Artichoke pendant

Sale Date: September 10, 2012

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PH-Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-Artichoke pendant

Sale Date: September 10, 2012

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PH-Artichoke Pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-Artichoke Pendant

Sale Date: September 3, 2012

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PH 2/2 Wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 2/2 Wall lamp

Sale Date: September 3, 2012

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PH-4/3 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 table lamp

Sale Date: September 3, 2012

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PH-3/2 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 table lamp

Sale Date: September 3, 2012

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Tischleuchte PH 3/2, 1933

Poul Henningsen

Tischleuchte PH 3/2, 1933

Sale Date: September 25, 2012

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PH-Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-Artichoke pendant

Sale Date: August 27, 2012

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Cascade chandelier

Poul Henningsen

Cascade chandelier

Sale Date: August 27, 2012

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PH-Cascade chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-Cascade chandelier

Sale Date: August 27, 2012

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Paire de suspensions Langelinie, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions Langelinie, 1958

Sale Date: September 20, 2012

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Lampadaire Questionmark, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire Questionmark, 1931

Sale Date: September 20, 2012

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Lampe Piano, 1936

Poul Henningsen

Lampe Piano, 1936

Sale Date: September 20, 2012

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