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-1/1 Cascade” Browned brass six-arm chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1 Cascade” Browned brass six-arm chandelier

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“Langlyslampe/Elongated lamp” A pair of chromed...

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“Langlyslampe/Elongated lamp” A pair of chromed...

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“PH 4/4” Pendant

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“PH 4/4” Pendant

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“PH-2/2” Adjustable browned brass “Piano” lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Adjustable browned brass “Piano” lamp

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“PH Grand Piano” Mignon type, 1931

Poul Henningsen

“PH Grand Piano” Mignon type, 1931

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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Suite de quatre appliques dites

Poul Henningsen

Suite de quatre appliques dites " Elongated..., 1934

Sale Date: November 27, 2023

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Importante paire d'appliques dites..., 1934

Poul Henningsen

Importante paire d'appliques dites..., 1934

Sale Date: November 27, 2023

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Coiffeuse dite

Poul Henningsen

Coiffeuse dite " PH Dressing Table " , 1919

Sale Date: November 27, 2023

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Paire de lampes de tables , 1928

Poul Henningsen

Paire de lampes de tables , 1928

Sale Date: November 27, 2023

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Importante paire d'appliques dites..., 1934

Poul Henningsen

Importante paire d'appliques dites..., 1934

Sale Date: November 27, 2023

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Coiffeuse dite

Poul Henningsen

Coiffeuse dite " PH Dressing Table " , 1919

Sale Date: November 27, 2023

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Suite de quatre appliques dites

Poul Henningsen

Suite de quatre appliques dites " Elongated..., 1934

Sale Date: November 27, 2023

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Pendellampe PH Zapfen / Artischocke,..., 1957–1959

Poul Henningsen

Pendellampe PH Zapfen / Artischocke,..., 1957–1959

Sale Date: November 22, 2023

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Pendellampe PH Zapfen / Artischocke,..., 1957–1959

Poul Henningsen

Pendellampe PH Zapfen / Artischocke,..., 1957–1959

Sale Date: November 22, 2023

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PH pendant lamp, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

PH pendant lamp, 1958–1962

Sale Date: November 21, 2023

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PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Sale Date: November 21, 2023

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PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Sale Date: November 21, 2023

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“Snowball” A pair of pendants

Poul Henningsen

“Snowball” A pair of pendants

Sale Date: November 21, 2023

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“Snowball” A pair of pendants

Poul Henningsen

“Snowball” A pair of pendants

Sale Date: November 21, 2023

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“Stem Fitting” Brown patinated metal chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Stem Fitting” Brown patinated metal chandelier

Sale Date: November 21, 2023

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“Charlottenborg” A pendant , 1979

Poul Henningsen

“Charlottenborg” A pendant , 1979

Sale Date: November 21, 2023

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Sale Date: November 21, 2023

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Sale Date: November 21, 2023

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“PH 4/3” Table lamp , 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4/3” Table lamp , 1930

Sale Date: November 21, 2023

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