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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Suspension PH 5/3, 1949

Poul Henningsen

Suspension PH 5/3, 1949

Sale Date: November 16, 2009

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Suspension PH 4/3,5/3, 1933

Poul Henningsen

Suspension PH 4/3,5/3, 1933

Sale Date: November 16, 2009

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Lampe Piano, 1933

Poul Henningsen

Lampe Piano, 1933

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Lampe de bureau Question Mark PH 2/2, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de bureau Question Mark PH 2/2, 1931

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Lampe de bureau Question Mark PH 2/2, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de bureau Question Mark PH 2/2, 1931

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PH waterpomps, 1957

Poul Henningsen

PH waterpomps, 1957

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PH waterpomps, 1957

Poul Henningsen

PH waterpomps, 1957

Sale Date: November 16, 2009

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Suspension PH, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension PH, 1958

Sale Date: November 16, 2009

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PH-3, 5/2 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3, 5/2 table lamp

Sale Date: October 26, 2009

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Ytterbelysning för vägg Modell PH (pair), 1966

Poul Henningsen

Ytterbelysning för vägg Modell PH (pair), 1966

Sale Date: October 29, 2009

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Shades (set of 14)

Poul Henningsen

Shades (set of 14)

Sale Date: October 19, 2009

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Bombardement chandelier, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

Bombardement chandelier, 1930–1939

Sale Date: October 19, 2009

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PH table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH table lamp

Sale Date: October 19, 2009

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Charlottenborg hanging lamp

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg hanging lamp

Sale Date: October 19, 2009

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Stem Fitting chandelier

Poul Henningsen

Stem Fitting chandelier

Sale Date: October 19, 2009

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Pair of PH 3,5/3 hanging lamps

Poul Henningsen

Pair of PH 3,5/3 hanging lamps

Sale Date: October 19, 2009

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Snowball hanging lamp

Poul Henningsen

Snowball hanging lamp

Sale Date: October 19, 2009

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Outdoor wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

Outdoor wall lamp

Sale Date: October 19, 2009

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Outdoor wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

Outdoor wall lamp

Sale Date: October 19, 2009

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PH-3, 5/2 lamp, 1928–1937

Poul Henningsen

PH-3, 5/2 lamp, 1928–1937

Sale Date: October 19, 2009

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PH-3, 5/2 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3, 5/2 table lamp

Sale Date: October 19, 2009

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Artichoke hanging lamp

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke hanging lamp

Sale Date: October 19, 2009

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Cup chandelier

Poul Henningsen

Cup chandelier

Sale Date: October 19, 2009

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PH-2/2 lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 lamp

Sale Date: October 26, 2009

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