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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Suspensions (Model PH Louvre), 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suspensions (Model PH Louvre), 1960

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Suspension (Model PH 5), 1950

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Suspension (Model PH 5), 1950

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Lampadaire (Model PH waterpomps), 1957

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire (Model PH waterpomps), 1957

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Suspension (Model Tivoli), 1945

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Suspension (Model Tivoli), 1945

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Suspension (Model Tivoli), 1945

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Suspension (Model Tivoli), 1945

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Suspension (Model Langlelinie), 1958

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Suspension (Model Langlelinie), 1958

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Suspension (Model Langelinie), 1958

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Suspension (Model Langelinie), 1958

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Suspension (Model Langelinie), 1958

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Suspension (Model Langelinie), 1958

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Suspension (Model Artichaut), 1970

Poul Henningsen

Suspension (Model Artichaut), 1970

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Suspension (Model Artichaut), 1970

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Suspension (Model Artichaut), 1970

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Suspension (Model Artichaut), 1970

Poul Henningsen

Suspension (Model Artichaut), 1970

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Lampe à poser (Model 2/2 Snowdrop PAT), 1930

Poul Henningsen

Lampe à poser (Model 2/2 Snowdrop PAT), 1930

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Lampe à poser (Model 4,5/3 PAT APPL), 1930

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Lampe à poser (Model 4,5/3 PAT APPL), 1930

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Suspension à trois bras de lumière (Model..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

Suspension à trois bras de lumière (Model..., 1930

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Appliques à triple reflecteurs..., 1940–1950

Poul Henningsen

Appliques à triple reflecteurs..., 1940–1950

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Suspension, PH-4 bleue

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Suspension, PH-4 bleue

Sale Date: October 14, 2010

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Lampe, PH, 1926

Poul Henningsen

Lampe, PH, 1926

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Lampe PH, 1940

Poul Henningsen

Lampe PH, 1940

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PH-4 table lamp, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH-4 table lamp, 1927

Sale Date: October 26, 2010

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PH-2 table lamp, 1930–1935

Poul Henningsen

PH-2 table lamp, 1930–1935

Sale Date: October 26, 2010

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PH-2 table lamps (pair), 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

PH-2 table lamps (pair), 1930–1939

Sale Date: October 26, 2010

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PH-cascade chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-cascade chandelier

Sale Date: October 4, 2010

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PH 4/3 lamp and PH 5 pendant (set of 2), 1958–1967

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 lamp and PH 5 pendant (set of 2), 1958–1967

Sale Date: October 4, 2010

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PH-Isolation table lamp (3,5/2,5)

Poul Henningsen

PH-Isolation table lamp (3,5/2,5)

Sale Date: October 4, 2010

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