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-3/2,5” Browned brass ceiling lamp, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2,5” Browned brass ceiling lamp, 1930–1939

Sale Date: September 5, 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: September 5, 2023

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“PH Lamp Foot” Patinated brass base , 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH Lamp Foot” Patinated brass base , 1930–1939

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

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“PH-3/2 Water Pump” Patinated brass..., 1940–1949

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2 Water Pump” Patinated brass..., 1940–1949

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

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“PH 3/2” A browned brass table lamp , 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2” A browned brass table lamp , 1930–1939

Sale Date: September 5, 2023

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PH80: floor lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH80: floor lamp

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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PH Louvre: ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH Louvre: ceiling lamp

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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PH Artichoke: ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH Artichoke: ceiling lamp

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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Ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

Ceiling lamp

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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PH80: floor lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH80: floor lamp

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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PH Louvre: ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH Louvre: ceiling lamp

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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PH Artichoke: ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH Artichoke: ceiling lamp

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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Ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

Ceiling lamp

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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PH3/2: table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH3/2: table lamp

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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PH3/2: table lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH3/2: table lamp

Sale Date: September 9, 2023

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“PH-2/1” A pair of pendants , 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/1” A pair of pendants , 1930–1939

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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“PH-3,5/3” Patinated brass wall lamp , 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/3” Patinated brass wall lamp , 1926–1928

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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“PH-4/2,5” Patinated browned brass..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/2,5” Patinated browned brass..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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“PH-3,5/3” Patinated brass wall lamp , 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/3” Patinated brass wall lamp , 1926–1928

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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“Cascade” A patinated brass chandelier , 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“Cascade” A patinated brass chandelier , 1930–1939

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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Poul Henningsen

"Stem Fitting" Suspension, 1930

Sale Date: January 25, 2023

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Model

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Model "PH 4/3" Table lamp, 1927

Sale Date: January 25, 2023

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“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Sale Date: August 29, 2023

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“PH 4,5/4” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4,5/4” Pendant

Sale Date: August 29, 2023

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