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

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

Poul Henningsen

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

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“Stem fitting” Chromed three branched chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Stem fitting” Chromed three branched chandelier

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“PH 4½-4” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4½-4” Pendant

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“PH 80” A pair of floor lamps

Poul Henningsen

“PH 80” A pair of floor lamps

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Set of three theatre chairs

Poul Henningsen

Set of three theatre chairs

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“Akademi” A chromed steel wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

“Akademi” A chromed steel wall lamp

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“PH 4½/4” A pair of pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4½/4” A pair of pendants

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Spare shades

Poul Henningsen

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“Snowball” A pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Snowball” A pendant

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Spare shades

Poul Henningsen

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“PH 3/2” A pair of pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2” A pair of pendants

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“Artichoke” A large pendant , 1958

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” A large pendant , 1958

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“Akademi” A chromed steel wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

“Akademi” A chromed steel wall lamp

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Set of three theatre chairs

Poul Henningsen

Set of three theatre chairs

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

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“PH 4½/4” A pair of pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4½/4” A pair of pendants

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

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“Stem fitting” Chromed three branched chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Stem fitting” Chromed three branched chandelier

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“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

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“PH 3/2” A pair of pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2” A pair of pendants

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Spare shades

Poul Henningsen

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“Artichoke” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” Pendant

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Spare shades

Poul Henningsen

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

Poul Henningsen

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

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

Poul Henningsen

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

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

Poul Henningsen

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

Sale Date: August 8, 2023

Auction Closed

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