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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Poul Henningsen

"PH Upright Piano", 1939

Sale Date: October 25, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

"PH Upright Piano", 1939

Sale Date: October 25, 2023

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ARTICHOKE Chandelier

Poul Henningsen

ARTICHOKE Chandelier

Sale Date: October 14, 2023

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ARTICHOKE Chandelier

Poul Henningsen

ARTICHOKE Chandelier

Sale Date: October 14, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

A "PH-ARTICHOKE" CEILING LIGHT

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

A "PH-ARTICHOKE" CEILING LIGHT

Sale Date: October 24, 2023

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“PH-1/1 spare parts” Shades of amber coloured...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1 spare parts” Shades of amber coloured...

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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“PH-80” A table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-80” A table lamp

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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A pair of circular wall lamps

Poul Henningsen

A pair of circular wall lamps

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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“PH - 3/2” Pendant with chrome socket house

Poul Henningsen

“PH - 3/2” Pendant with chrome socket house

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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“PH-4/3” Browned brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Browned brass table lamp

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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“Artichoke” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” Pendant

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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“PH - 4,5/3” Outdoor wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH - 4,5/3” Outdoor wall lamp

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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Circular dining table

Poul Henningsen

Circular dining table

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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“PH Louvre” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH Louvre” Pendant

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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“PH-80” A table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-80” A table lamp

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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A pair of circular wall lamps

Poul Henningsen

A pair of circular wall lamps

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-1/1 spare parts” Shades of amber coloured...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1 spare parts” Shades of amber coloured...

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

Auction Closed

“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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“PH - 4,5/3” Outdoor wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH - 4,5/3” Outdoor wall lamp

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH - 3/2” Pendant with chrome socket house

Poul Henningsen

“PH - 3/2” Pendant with chrome socket house

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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“Artichoke” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” Pendant

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

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“PH-4/3” Browned brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Browned brass table lamp

Sale Date: October 17, 2023

Auction Closed

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