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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Poul Henningsen

"Artichoke" ceiling light, 1958

Sale Date: June 8, 2023

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Danish Rosewood Sideboard, Attributed to Poul...

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Danish Rosewood Sideboard, Attributed to Poul...

Sale Date: June 7, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

"PH Artichoke" Paire de plafonniers, 1958

Sale Date: June 5, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

"PH 3/3" Suspension, 1925–1929

Sale Date: June 5, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

"PH 5/3" Suspension, 1940–1949

Sale Date: June 5, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

"PH 4/3" Lampe à poser, 1920–1929

Sale Date: June 5, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

"PH 4/3" Lampe à poser, 1920–1929

Sale Date: June 5, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

"PH 5/3" Suspension, 1940–1949

Sale Date: June 5, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

"PH 3/3" Suspension, 1925–1929

Sale Date: June 5, 2023

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Poul Henningsen

"PH Artichoke" Paire de plafonniers, 1958

Sale Date: June 5, 2023

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“PH-4/3” Nickel plated table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Nickel plated table lamp

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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“PH-4/3” Patinated browned brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Patinated browned brass table lamp

Sale Date: June 12, 2023

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TWO SCONCES,

Poul Henningsen

TWO SCONCES, "PH 4,5/3" model, 1960

Sale Date: June 23, 2023

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TWO SCONCES,

Poul Henningsen

TWO SCONCES, "PH 4,5/3" model, 1960

Sale Date: June 23, 2023

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“PH-1/1 - Cascade” Nine-arm chromium plated..., 1933

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1 - Cascade” Nine-arm chromium plated..., 1933

Sale Date: May 30, 2023

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Sale Date: May 30, 2023

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“Artichoke” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” Pendant

Sale Date: May 30, 2023

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“PH-Cascade” Three-armed browned brass chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Cascade” Three-armed browned brass chandelier

Sale Date: May 30, 2023

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Sale Date: May 30, 2023

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“Artichoke” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” Pendant

Sale Date: May 30, 2023

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“PH-Cascade” Three-armed browned brass chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Cascade” Three-armed browned brass chandelier

Sale Date: May 30, 2023

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“PH-1/1 - Cascade” Nine-arm chromium plated..., 1933

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1 - Cascade” Nine-arm chromium plated..., 1933

Sale Date: May 30, 2023

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POUL HENNINGSEN MCM PENDANT LIGHT

Poul Henningsen

POUL HENNINGSEN MCM PENDANT LIGHT

Sale Date: May 27, 2023

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PAIR OF P.H. COPPER PENDANT LIGHTS

In the manner of Louis Poulsen and Poul Henningsen

PAIR OF P.H. COPPER PENDANT LIGHTS

Sale Date: May 27, 2023

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