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 Pullert” A patinated outdoor copper lamp

Poul Henningsen

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

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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

Poul Henningsen

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

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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“PH 3/2” A pendant

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“PH 3/2” A pendant

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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“PH-80” A floor lamp

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“PH-80” A floor lamp

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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“Artichoke” A pendant , 1958

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” A pendant , 1958

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

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“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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“PH 3½-3 Jubilee pendant” Pendant, 1929

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3½-3 Jubilee pendant” Pendant, 1929

Sale Date: August 15, 2023

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“PH-5” Table lamp of brass with shades of...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-5” Table lamp of brass with shades of...

Sale Date: November 15, 2022

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“PH 3½-2½” A floor lamp with copper frame

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3½-2½” A floor lamp with copper frame

Sale Date: November 15, 2022

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“Contrast” A pendant with white- and..., 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant with white- and..., 1958–1962

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“Contrast” A pendant with white- and..., 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant with white- and..., 1958–1962

Sale Date: November 15, 2022

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“PH 2/2” Wall lamp with browned brass..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH 2/2” Wall lamp with browned brass..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: November 15, 2022

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“PH-4,5/3” An outdoor patinated copper lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4,5/3” An outdoor patinated copper lamp

Sale Date: November 15, 2022

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“PH 3½-2½” Floor lamp with black metallized...

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3½-2½” Floor lamp with black metallized...

Sale Date: November 15, 2022

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“PH 2/1” Table lamp with brass frame, 2020

Poul Henningsen

“PH 2/1” Table lamp with brass frame, 2020

Sale Date: November 15, 2022

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“PH-3,5/2” Table lamp with browned brass...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2” Table lamp with browned brass...

Sale Date: November 15, 2022

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“PH 2/2” Wall lamp with browned brass..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH 2/2” Wall lamp with browned brass..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: November 15, 2022

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PH 1/1 pendant lamp, 1933

Poul Henningsen

PH 1/1 pendant lamp, 1933

Sale Date: August 9, 2023

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Hanging lamp, model PH 6

Poul Henningsen

Hanging lamp, model PH 6

Sale Date: August 9, 2023

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“PH 4/3” Hoist pendant browned brass..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4/3” Hoist pendant browned brass..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“PH 5/4” Pendant with browned brass..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH 5/4” Pendant with browned brass..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: November 22, 2022

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“The Water Pump” PH 3/2 Floor lamp

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“The Water Pump” PH 3/2 Floor lamp

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“The Water Pump” PH 3/2 Floor lamp

Poul Henningsen

“The Water Pump” PH 3/2 Floor lamp

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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“PH-3½/2½” Floor lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3½/2½” Floor lamp

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

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