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-1/1 Cascade” Browned brass six-arm..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1 Cascade” Browned brass six-arm..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

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“PH-3/2” Browned brass table lamp, 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” Browned brass table lamp, 1930

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

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“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

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“PH-2/1” Patinated browned brass tilting lamp, 1927

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/1” Patinated browned brass tilting lamp, 1927

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

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“PH-4.5/3” Floor lamp, 1940–1949

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4.5/3” Floor lamp, 1940–1949

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

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“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp, 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp, 1930

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-2/2”/“Short Miniature” Browned brass..., 1934

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”/“Short Miniature” Browned brass..., 1934

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

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“PH-2/2” A pair of nickel plated brass wall lamps

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” A pair of nickel plated brass wall lamps

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

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“PH Four-Shade Lamp” 4/4½/4 pendant, 1933

Poul Henningsen

“PH Four-Shade Lamp” 4/4½/4 pendant, 1933

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

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“PH-1/1 Cascade” Two-level, nine-armed..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1 Cascade” Two-level, nine-armed..., 1930

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-2/2” A pair of nickel plated brass wall lamps

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” A pair of nickel plated brass wall lamps

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-2/1” Patinated browned brass tilting lamp, 1927

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/1” Patinated browned brass tilting lamp, 1927

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH Four-Shade Lamp” 4/4½/4 pendant, 1933

Poul Henningsen

“PH Four-Shade Lamp” 4/4½/4 pendant, 1933

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp, 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp, 1930

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-3/2” Browned brass “Academy” wall lamp , 1928

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” Browned brass “Academy” wall lamp , 1928

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-1/1 Cascade” Two-level, nine-armed..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1 Cascade” Two-level, nine-armed..., 1930

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-2/2”/“Short Miniature” Browned brass..., 1934

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”/“Short Miniature” Browned brass..., 1934

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-2/2 Cascade” Browned brass five-arm..., 1931

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2 Cascade” Browned brass five-arm..., 1931

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“Swan chandelier” Five branched chandelier, 1930

Poul Henningsen

“Swan chandelier” Five branched chandelier, 1930

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

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“PH-4/3” Browned brass table lamp , 1941

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Browned brass table lamp , 1941

Sale Date: September 21, 2023

Auction Closed

“Artichoke” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” Pendant

Sale Date: September 19, 2023

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“Snowball” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Snowball” Pendant

Sale Date: September 19, 2023

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“Snowball” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Snowball” Pendant

Sale Date: September 19, 2023

Auction Closed

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