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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“Artichoke” A pendant , 1958

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” A pendant , 1958

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“PH 4.5/4” Pendant

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“PH 4.5/4” Pendant

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“PH-4/3” Pendant

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“PH-4/3” Pendant

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“PH-3,5/3” A pair of browned brass pendants

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“PH-3,5/3” A pair of browned brass pendants

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“PH-2/2” Pendant

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“PH-2/2” Pendant

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“PH-3,5/2” Browned brass table lamp

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“PH-3,5/2” Browned brass table lamp

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“The Question mark”, “P.H.-2/2” Adjustable...

Poul Henningsen

“The Question mark”, “P.H.-2/2” Adjustable...

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“PH-3/3” Ceiling lamp frame

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“PH-3/3” Ceiling lamp frame

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“PH-Anchor” Patinated brass wall lamp frame

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“PH-Anchor” Patinated brass wall lamp frame

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Poul Henningsen, Denmark, PH 4/3 Table Lamp

Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen, Denmark, PH 4/3 Table Lamp

Sale Date: April 18, 2024

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Importante suspension mod. PH8/6, 1938

Poul Henningsen

Importante suspension mod. PH8/6, 1938

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Paire de suspensions dites « Artichoke », 1958

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions dites « Artichoke », 1958

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Lampe de table mod. PH Piano PATENTED, 1938

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH Piano PATENTED, 1938

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Piano dit « PH Upright », 1939

Poul Henningsen

Piano dit « PH Upright », 1939

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Suite de cinq appliques dites « PH Hat », 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suite de cinq appliques dites « PH Hat », 1960

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Piano dit « PH Upright », 1939

Poul Henningsen

Piano dit « PH Upright », 1939

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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Suite de cinq appliques dites « PH Hat », 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suite de cinq appliques dites « PH Hat », 1960

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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Importante suspension mod. PH8/6, 1938

Poul Henningsen

Importante suspension mod. PH8/6, 1938

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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Paire de suspensions dites « Artichoke », 1958

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions dites « Artichoke », 1958

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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Lampe de table mod. PH Piano PATENTED, 1938

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH Piano PATENTED, 1938

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH 4.5/4” Pendant

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“PH 4.5/4” Pendant

Sale Date: April 10, 2024

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“Langelinie”/“PH-Plate” Pendant

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“Langelinie”/“PH-Plate” Pendant

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Multilayer opaline glass spare shades

Poul Henningsen

Multilayer opaline glass spare shades

Sale Date: April 10, 2024

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“PH-3/2 water pump.” Patinated floor lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2 water pump.” Patinated floor lamp

Sale Date: April 10, 2024

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