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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“Artichoke” A pendant , 1958

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” A pendant , 1958

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

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

Poul Henningsen

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

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

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“Artichoke” Pendant, 1958

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” Pendant, 1958

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

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“PH-3/2” Table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” Table lamp

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

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“PH-4” Yellow painted single layer opaline glass

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4” Yellow painted single layer opaline glass

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

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“PH-2/2” A pair of patinated brass socket houses

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” A pair of patinated brass socket houses

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

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“Stem Fitting” Brown patinated metal chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Stem Fitting” Brown patinated metal chandelier

Sale Date: August 22, 2023

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“PH-1/1 Cascade” Browned brass six-arm chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1 Cascade” Browned brass six-arm chandelier

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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“PH-2/2” A pair of wall lamps

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” A pair of wall lamps

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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

Poul Henningsen

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

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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“PH-bedside table lamp”

Poul Henningsen

“PH-bedside table lamp”

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp marked

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp marked

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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“PH-1/1 Cascade” Browned brass nine-arm chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1 Cascade” Browned brass nine-arm chandelier

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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“PH-4/3” Patinated browned brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Patinated browned brass table lamp

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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

Poul Henningsen

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

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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“PH-4/4” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/4” Pendant

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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“PH-4/3” Nickel plated table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Nickel plated table lamp

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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“PH-2/2” A pair of pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” A pair of pendants

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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“PH-2/1” Piano lamp , 1943

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/1” Piano lamp , 1943

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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“PH 3/2-Academy” A pair of brass wall lamps

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2-Academy” A pair of brass wall lamps

Sale Date: October 18, 2022

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Pendant with patinated brass socket house, 1939–1940

Poul Henningsen

Pendant with patinated brass socket house, 1939–1940

Sale Date: October 18, 2022

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“PH-2/2” Spare parts for oblique..., 1939–1940

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Spare parts for oblique..., 1939–1940

Sale Date: October 18, 2022

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Frühe Tischleuchte Modell PH 4/3, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Frühe Tischleuchte Modell PH 4/3, 1927

Sale Date: April 22, 2023

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