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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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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Paire de suspensions, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions, 1958

Sale Date: October 15, 2023

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Paire de suspensions, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions, 1958

Sale Date: October 15, 2023

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PAIR OF WALL LIGHTS

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PAIR OF WALL LIGHTS

Sale Date: October 27, 2023

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“PH 4½/4” A pair of pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4½/4” A pair of pendants

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“PH-2/1” A pair of pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/1” A pair of pendants

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“PH-3/2” A brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” A brass table lamp

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“PH-3/2” Patinated brass table lamp frame, 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” Patinated brass table lamp frame, 1926–1928

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“PH 3/2 Treph” A jubilee patinated brass table...

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2 Treph” A jubilee patinated brass table...

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“PH-3/2” A brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” A brass table lamp

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“PH-3/2” Patinated brass table lamp frame, 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” Patinated brass table lamp frame, 1926–1928

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“PH-2/1” A pair of pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/1” A pair of pendants

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“PH 4½/4” A pair of pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4½/4” A pair of pendants

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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“PH 3/2 Treph” A jubilee patinated brass table...

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2 Treph” A jubilee patinated brass table...

Sale Date: October 10, 2023

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Suspension dite

Poul Henningsen

Suspension dite "Artichoke"- circa 1980

Sale Date: October 12, 2023

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Suspension dite

Poul Henningsen

Suspension dite "Artichoke"- circa 1980, 1980

Sale Date: October 12, 2023

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POUL HENNINGSEN FOR LOUIS POULSEN PH5 PENDANT

Poul Henningsen

POUL HENNINGSEN FOR LOUIS POULSEN PH5 PENDANT

Sale Date: November 5, 2023

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Three-armed 'PH-ball crown' ceiling..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

Three-armed 'PH-ball crown' ceiling..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: October 3, 2023

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“Kiplampe” A chromium-plated steel table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“Kiplampe” A chromium-plated steel table lamp

Sale Date: October 3, 2023

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