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 (8,793 results)
PH-adjustable-height chandelier, 1931–1937

Poul Henningsen

PH-adjustable-height chandelier, 1931–1937

Sale Date: October 11, 2007

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PH-butterfly chandelier, 1931–1934

Poul Henningsen

PH-butterfly chandelier, 1931–1934

Sale Date: October 11, 2007

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PH-5/3 standard lamp, 1927–1928

Poul Henningsen

PH-5/3 standard lamp, 1927–1928

Sale Date: October 11, 2007

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PH-twin ring chandelier

Poul Henningsen

PH-twin ring chandelier

Sale Date: October 11, 2007

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Ph-2/2 wall lamp, 1939

Poul Henningsen

Ph-2/2 wall lamp, 1939

Sale Date: October 11, 2007

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PH-academy 2/2 wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-academy 2/2 wall lamp

Sale Date: October 11, 2007

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PH-adjustable miniature 2/2 desk lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-adjustable miniature 2/2 desk lamp

Sale Date: October 11, 2007

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PH-2/2 wall lamp, 1933–1939

Poul Henningsen

PH-2/2 wall lamp, 1933–1939

Sale Date: October 11, 2007

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PH-3 table lamp, 1931

Poul Henningsen

PH-3 table lamp, 1931

Sale Date: October 7, 2007

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three branch cascade chandelier, model..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

three branch cascade chandelier, model..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: September 27, 2007

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Pair of bedside table lamps, model no. 2/1, 1939

Poul Henningsen

Pair of bedside table lamps, model no. 2/1, 1939

Sale Date: September 27, 2007

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Ph table lamp, model no. 3/2, 1933

Poul Henningsen

Ph table lamp, model no. 3/2, 1933

Sale Date: September 27, 2007

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Artichoke chandelier, designed, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Artichoke chandelier, designed, 1958

Sale Date: September 26, 2007

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PH - Two level cascade

Poul Henningsen

PH - Two level cascade

Sale Date: June 7, 2007

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PH - Low Miniature lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH - Low Miniature lamp

Sale Date: June 7, 2007

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PH - Academy

Poul Henningsen

PH - Academy

Sale Date: June 7, 2007

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PH-Ring

Poul Henningsen

PH-Ring

Sale Date: June 7, 2007

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PH -Twin ring

Poul Henningsen

PH -Twin ring

Sale Date: June 7, 2007

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PH-bedside table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-bedside table lamp

Sale Date: June 7, 2007

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PH-bedside table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-bedside table lamp

Sale Date: June 7, 2007

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Lampe, 1933

Poul Henningsen

Lampe, 1933

Sale Date: June 18, 2007

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2 ceiling lights, 1960

Poul Henningsen

2 ceiling lights, 1960

Sale Date: June 5, 2007

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Rare prototype Snake chair, 1932

Poul Henningsen

Rare prototype Snake chair, 1932

Sale Date: May 24, 2007

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Rare PH 4/3 isolation table lamp, 1931

Poul Henningsen

Rare PH 4/3 isolation table lamp, 1931

Sale Date: May 24, 2007

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