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-3,5/2 table lamp, 1940–1959

Poul Henningsen

PH-3,5/2 table lamp, 1940–1959

Sale Date: March 29, 2009

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PH-Kogle pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-Kogle pendant

Sale Date: March 29, 2009

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PH-Twin ring

Poul Henningsen

PH-Twin ring

Sale Date: March 29, 2009

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Kontrast pendant

Poul Henningsen

Kontrast pendant

Sale Date: March 20, 2009

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The Tivoli lamp, 1949

Poul Henningsen

The Tivoli lamp, 1949

Sale Date: March 20, 2009

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PH-artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-artichoke pendant

Sale Date: March 20, 2009

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The Tivoli lamp, 1949

Poul Henningsen

The Tivoli lamp, 1949

Sale Date: March 20, 2009

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A ph5 pendant light, 1958

Poul Henningsen

A ph5 pendant light, 1958

Sale Date: March 18, 2009

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Suspension

Poul Henningsen

Suspension

Sale Date: March 16, 2009

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Lampe à poser

Poul Henningsen

Lampe à poser

Sale Date: March 16, 2009

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Suspension PH composée de trois réflecteurs..., 1926

Poul Henningsen

Suspension PH composée de trois réflecteurs..., 1926

Sale Date: March 22, 2009

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Suspension Ph plate composée de multiples..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension Ph plate composée de multiples..., 1958

Sale Date: March 22, 2009

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Suspension Ph plate composée de multiples..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension Ph plate composée de multiples..., 1958

Sale Date: March 22, 2009

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Suspension Artichoke, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suspension Artichoke, 1960

Sale Date: March 22, 2009

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Suspension PH5

Poul Henningsen

Suspension PH5

Sale Date: March 16, 2009

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PH-fourshade lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-fourshade lamp

Sale Date: March 11, 2009

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PH-5/5 ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-5/5 ceiling lamp

Sale Date: March 11, 2009

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PH-Cascade chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-Cascade chandelier

Sale Date: March 11, 2009

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PH-2/2 lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 lamp

Sale Date: March 11, 2009

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PH-3/2 reading lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-3/2 reading lamp

Sale Date: March 11, 2009

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PH-8/6 the tennis lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-8/6 the tennis lamp

Sale Date: March 11, 2009

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PH-8/6 the tennis lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-8/6 the tennis lamp

Sale Date: March 11, 2009

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PH-Four shade lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-Four shade lamp

Sale Date: March 11, 2009

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PH-4/3 table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 table lamp

Sale Date: March 11, 2009

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