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-2/2”. Low miniature table lamp with..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”. Low miniature table lamp with..., 1930

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-4/4½/4”. Four-Shade Lamp chromium and..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/4½/4”. Four-Shade Lamp chromium and..., 1930

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-2/2”. Frosted glass shade set., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”. Frosted glass shade set., 1930

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“PH-2/2”. Frosted glass shade set., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”. Frosted glass shade set., 1930

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“PH-3/2”. Yellow painted single layer..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2”. Yellow painted single layer..., 1930

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“PH 3/2”. Pendant with a bakelite socket house, 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2”. Pendant with a bakelite socket house, 1930

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“PH-Anchor”. Patinated brass wall lamp frame, 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Anchor”. Patinated brass wall lamp frame, 1930

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“PH-4,5/4”. Ceiling lamp with patinated..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4,5/4”. Ceiling lamp with patinated..., 1930

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“PH-2/2”. Table lamp with patinated brass..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”. Table lamp with patinated brass..., 1930

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“PH-Half-Indict”. A pair of rare pendants..., 1931

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Half-Indict”. A pair of rare pendants..., 1931

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“Contrast”. A pendant with white and orange..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast”. A pendant with white and orange..., 1958

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-5”. Table lamp with grey lacquered metal , 1962

Poul Henningsen

“PH-5”. Table lamp with grey lacquered metal , 1962

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH-3,5/2”. Browned brass table lamp, 1994

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2”. Browned brass table lamp, 1994

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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Takarmatur

Poul Henningsen

Takarmatur "PH Snowball"

Sale Date: April 16, 2024

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“PH 4/4”. Pendant with nickel plated brass...

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4/4”. Pendant with nickel plated brass...

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“Snow ball”. Pendant with white lacquered metal...

Poul Henningsen

“Snow ball”. Pendant with white lacquered metal...

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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Contrast, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

Contrast, 1958–1962

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“Artichoke”. Pendant with copper lamellaes

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke”. Pendant with copper lamellaes

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“PH-5”. Table lamp of brass with shades of...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-5”. Table lamp of brass with shades of...

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“Snow ball”. Pendant with white lacquered metal...

Poul Henningsen

“Snow ball”. Pendant with white lacquered metal...

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“Artichoke”. Pendant with copper lamellaes

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke”. Pendant with copper lamellaes

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

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“PH-5”. Table lamp of brass with shades of...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-5”. Table lamp of brass with shades of...

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

Auction Closed

Contrast, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Contrast, 1958

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

Auction Closed

“PH 4/4”. Pendant with nickel plated brass..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4/4”. Pendant with nickel plated brass..., 1930

Sale Date: April 23, 2024

Auction Closed

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