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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“Emperor” Patinated brass chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Emperor” Patinated brass chandelier

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A patinated brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen and Helge Bojsen-Møller

A patinated brass table lamp

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“Cascade” Six-armed chandelier , 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“Cascade” Six-armed chandelier , 1930–1939

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“PH 2/2” Wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH 2/2” Wall lamp

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“PH-4/2,5” Browned brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/2,5” Browned brass table lamp

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

Poul Henningsen

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

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“PH-3/2,5” Browned brass ceiling lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2,5” Browned brass ceiling lamp

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“PH-3,5/3” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/3” Pendant

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“Snowball” A pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Snowball” A 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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“PH 4½-4” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4½-4” Pendant

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PH 3 1/2 / 2 table lamp, 1940

Poul Henningsen

PH 3 1/2 / 2 table lamp, 1940

Sale Date: August 3, 2023

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PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Sale Date: August 3, 2023

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“The Water Pump” PH 3/2 Floor lamp with high...

Poul Henningsen

“The Water Pump” PH 3/2 Floor lamp with high...

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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“Charlottenborg” A pendant with white-lacquered...

Poul Henningsen

“Charlottenborg” A pendant with white-lacquered...

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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“Charlottenborg” A pendant with white-lacquered...

Poul Henningsen

“Charlottenborg” A pendant with white-lacquered...

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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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“The Question Mark” A PH-2/2 table lamp with , 1931

Poul Henningsen

“The Question Mark” A PH-2/2 table lamp with , 1931

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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“The Question Mark” PH 2/2 Table lamp with...

Poul Henningsen

“The Question Mark” PH 2/2 Table lamp with...

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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“PH-4.5/3” A pair of patinated copper outdoor...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4.5/3” A pair of patinated copper outdoor...

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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“The Question Mark” PH 2/2 Table lamp with...

Poul Henningsen

“The Question Mark” PH 2/2 Table lamp with...

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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“PH 3½-3” Pendant with brass frame and amber...

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3½-3” Pendant with brass frame and amber...

Sale Date: November 29, 2022

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POUL HENNINGSEN MCM PENDANT LIGHT

Poul Henningsen

POUL HENNINGSEN MCM PENDANT LIGHT

Sale Date: July 28, 2023

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“Stem Fitting” Brown patinated metal chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Stem Fitting” Brown patinated metal chandelier

Sale Date: August 1, 2023

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