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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"Septima 5" ceiling light, 1929

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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A pair of

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A pair of "Elongated (Langlyslampen)" wall..., 1934

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A pair of

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A pair of "Elongated (Langlyslampen)" wall..., 1934

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A "PH-4½/4" pendant, 1933

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“Charlottenborg” A pair of pendants, 1994

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“Charlottenborg” A pair of pendants, 1994

Sale Date: September 27, 2022

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“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp, 1950

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“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp, 1950

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“Contrast” A pendant, 1958

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“Contrast” A pendant, 1958

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

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

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“Snowball” Pendant

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“Snowball” Pendant

Sale Date: September 27, 2022

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“Artichoke” A pendant , 1958

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“Artichoke” A pendant , 1958

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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“PH-80” A floor lamp

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“PH-80” A floor lamp

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

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“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

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“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

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“PH 3/2” A pendant

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“PH 3/2” A pendant

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“Charlottenborg” A pendant , 1979

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“Charlottenborg” A pendant , 1979

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“PH 3½-3 Jubilee pendant” Pendant, 1929

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“PH 3½-3 Jubilee pendant” Pendant, 1929

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“PH-2½” Middle and under shade of original amber

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“PH-2½” Middle and under shade of original amber

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“PH-3/2.5 Pullert” A patinated outdoor copper lamp

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“PH-3/2.5 Pullert” A patinated outdoor copper lamp

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“PH-2” A bronzed brass wall lamp frame; “PH-3”...

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“PH-2” A bronzed brass wall lamp frame; “PH-3”...

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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Patinated brass double desk lamp

Poul Henningsen

Patinated brass double desk lamp

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“Charlottenborg” A pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Charlottenborg” A pendant

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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“PH-2½” Middle and under shade of original amber

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2½” Middle and under shade of original amber

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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Patinated brass double desk lamp

Poul Henningsen

Patinated brass double desk lamp

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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