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.

Poul Henningsen Artworks

Artworks for Sale &
Auction Results

Poul Henningsen (8,793 results)
“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

Auction Closed

“Artichoke” A pendant, 1958

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” A pendant, 1958

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

Auction Closed

“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

Auction Closed

“Stem Fitting” Brown patinated metal..., 2003

Poul Henningsen

“Stem Fitting” Brown patinated metal..., 2003

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

Auction Closed

“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant, 1958–1962

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

Auction Closed

“PH-2/2” Pendant, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Pendant, 1930–1939

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

Auction Closed

“PH-4½/3” A copper outdoor wall lamp, 1966

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4½/3” A copper outdoor wall lamp, 1966

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

Auction Closed

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

Poul Henningsen

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

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

Auction Closed

“PH-3,5/2” A table lamp, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2” A table lamp, 1930–1939

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

Auction Closed

“PH-4/2,5” A table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/2,5” A table lamp

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

Auction Closed

A browned brass eight-armed chandelier, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

A browned brass eight-armed chandelier, 1930–1939

Sale Date: December 8, 2022

Auction Closed

“PH-1/1 - Cascade” Nine-arm patinated brass..., 1933

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1 - Cascade” Nine-arm patinated brass..., 1933

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

“Cascade” Six-armed chandelier , 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“Cascade” Six-armed chandelier , 1930–1939

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

“Emperor” Patinated brass chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Emperor” Patinated brass chandelier

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

“Artichoke” A large pendant , 1958

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” A large pendant , 1958

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

“Artichoke” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” Pendant

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH 2/2” Wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH 2/2” Wall lamp

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-1/1” Amber coloured glass shade set

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1” Amber coloured glass shade set

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-3,5/3” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/3” Pendant

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-3/2,5” Browned brass ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2,5” Browned brass ceiling lamp

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-4/2,5” Browned brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/2,5” Browned brass table lamp

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH 3/2,5” A pair of outdoor wall lamps

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2,5” A pair of outdoor wall lamps

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

A patinated brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen and Helge Bojsen-Møller

A patinated brass table lamp

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

English (US)

©2024 Artnet Worldwide Corporation. All rights reserved.