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-Stem chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-Stem chandelier

Sale Date: October 17, 2011

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PH-Emperor chandelier

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PH-Emperor chandelier

Sale Date: October 17, 2011

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PH-Cascade chandelier

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PH-Cascade chandelier

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PH-2/2 pendant

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PH-2/2 pendant

Sale Date: October 17, 2011

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PH-2/1 bedside table lamp

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PH-2/1 bedside table lamp

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Floor lamp

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Floor lamp

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PH 4½/3 outdoor wall lamps, 1966

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PH 4½/3 outdoor wall lamps, 1966

Sale Date: October 17, 2011

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Artichocke-lamp

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Artichocke-lamp

Sale Date: October 17, 2011

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Lampes PH5 (pair), 1958

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Lampes PH5 (pair), 1958

Sale Date: October 18, 2011

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Lampe Tivoli, 1956

Poul Henningsen

Lampe Tivoli, 1956

Sale Date: October 18, 2011

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Appliques d'extérieur PH (pair), 1966

Poul Henningsen

Appliques d'extérieur PH (pair), 1966

Sale Date: October 18, 2011

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Plafonnier PH, 1956

Poul Henningsen

Plafonnier PH, 1956

Sale Date: October 18, 2011

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PH-5/3 pendant

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PH-5/3 pendant

Sale Date: October 10, 2011

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Kontrast pendant

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Kontrast pendant

Sale Date: October 10, 2011

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The Question Mark lamp

Poul Henningsen

The Question Mark lamp

Sale Date: October 10, 2011

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Suspension Tivoli, 1945

Poul Henningsen

Suspension Tivoli, 1945

Sale Date: October 23, 2011

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Suspension Tallerken, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension Tallerken, 1958

Sale Date: October 23, 2011

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Suspension PH 3/3, 1926

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Suspension PH 3/3, 1926

Sale Date: October 23, 2011

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Lustre à cinq feux (model PH-Emperor), 1940

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Lustre à cinq feux (model PH-Emperor), 1940

Sale Date: October 23, 2011

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Lampe de table (model PH 3/2), 1928

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table (model PH 3/2), 1928

Sale Date: October 23, 2011

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Lampe à poser (model PH 3/2), 1930

Poul Henningsen

Lampe à poser (model PH 3/2), 1930

Sale Date: October 23, 2011

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Suspension artichoke (model Succession de..., 1970

Poul Henningsen

Suspension artichoke (model Succession de..., 1970

Sale Date: October 23, 2011

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Suspension artichoke grand (model Succession , 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suspension artichoke grand (model Succession , 1960

Sale Date: October 23, 2011

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Suspension (model PH-Contrast), 1962

Poul Henningsen

Suspension (model PH-Contrast), 1962

Sale Date: October 23, 2011

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