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-Artichoke pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH-Artichoke pendant

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-Septima 5 pendant lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-Septima 5 pendant lamp

Sale Date: March 11, 2009

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The question mark, 1931

Poul Henningsen

The question mark, 1931

Sale Date: January 27, 2009

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PH-4/4, pendant with boyonet socket, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/4, pendant with boyonet socket, 1930–1939

Sale Date: January 27, 2009

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PH-5/5, pendant with socket holder and baldakin

Poul Henningsen

PH-5/5, pendant with socket holder and baldakin

Sale Date: January 27, 2009

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PH-6/5, pendant with socket holder, 1929

Poul Henningsen

PH-6/5, pendant with socket holder, 1929

Sale Date: January 27, 2009

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Deckenleuchte Kontrast, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

Deckenleuchte Kontrast, 1958–1962

Sale Date: January 20, 2009

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Deckenlampe Louvre, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Deckenlampe Louvre, 1957

Sale Date: January 20, 2009

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Lampe de table modèle PH 31/2, 1940

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table modèle PH 31/2, 1940

Sale Date: January 28, 2009

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Grand plafonnier modèle dit Artichaut, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Grand plafonnier modèle dit Artichaut, 1960

Sale Date: December 18, 2008

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Suspension PH 5, 1980

Poul Henningsen

Suspension PH 5, 1980

Sale Date: December 1, 2008

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Importante paire d'appliques métalliques, 1966

Poul Henningsen

Importante paire d'appliques métalliques, 1966

Sale Date: November 26, 2008

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Wandleuchte, 1966

Poul Henningsen

Wandleuchte, 1966

Sale Date: November 10, 2008

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Paar PH-Außenappliquen, 1966

Poul Henningsen

Paar PH-Außenappliquen, 1966

Sale Date: November 27, 2008

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Charlottenburg-Hängelampe mod. PH 6 1/2, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenburg-Hängelampe mod. PH 6 1/2, 1958

Sale Date: November 27, 2008

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Große PH 3/4-Tischlampe, 1940–1949

Poul Henningsen

Große PH 3/4-Tischlampe, 1940–1949

Sale Date: November 27, 2008

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Stab-Außenleuchte, 1966

Poul Henningsen

Stab-Außenleuchte, 1966

Sale Date: November 27, 2008

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Deckenleuchte PH-Globe, 1934

Poul Henningsen

Deckenleuchte PH-Globe, 1934

Sale Date: November 10, 2008

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Ytterbelysningar för vägg (pair), 1966

Poul Henningsen

Ytterbelysningar för vägg (pair), 1966

Sale Date: October 29, 2008

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Takarmatur PH-Kotte

Poul Henningsen

Takarmatur PH-Kotte

Sale Date: October 29, 2008

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Takarmatur PH-Kotte

Poul Henningsen

Takarmatur PH-Kotte

Sale Date: October 29, 2008

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Takarmatur PH-Kotte

Poul Henningsen

Takarmatur PH-Kotte

Sale Date: October 29, 2008

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Kattovalaisin Lumipallo, 1957

Poul Henningsen

Kattovalaisin Lumipallo, 1957

Sale Date: October 29, 2008

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