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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PH-Kotten/ Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

PH-Kotten/ Artichoke

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“PH-4/3” Browned brass table lamp frame

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Browned brass table lamp frame

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“Emperor” Chandelier with three branches

Poul Henningsen

“Emperor” Chandelier with three branches

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“PH-2” Amber coloured glass U-2 old bottom shade

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2” Amber coloured glass U-2 old bottom shade

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“PH-3,5/2,5” A table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2,5” A table lamp

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

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“PH-3/2 water pump.” A brushed brass floor lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2 water pump.” A brushed brass floor lamp

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“PH-2/2” Yellow painted single layer opaline...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Yellow painted single layer opaline...

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“Artichoke” Mounting for artichoke 60 cm pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” Mounting for artichoke 60 cm pendant

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A café table

Poul Henningsen

A café table

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“Snow ball” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Snow ball” Pendant

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“PH-80” A floor lamp with white acrylic shades

Poul Henningsen

“PH-80” A floor lamp with white acrylic shades

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“PH-80” A floor lamp with white acrylic shades

Poul Henningsen

“PH-80” A floor lamp with white acrylic shades

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“PH 4½-4” A pair of white lacquered metal pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4½-4” A pair of white lacquered metal pendants

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“PH-4/3” Patinated brass bayonet socket house...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Patinated brass bayonet socket house...

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“PH-80” A floor lamp with white acrylic shades

Poul Henningsen

“PH-80” A floor lamp with white acrylic shades

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A café table

Poul Henningsen

A café table

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“Snow ball” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Snow ball” Pendant

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“PH 4½-4” A pair of white lacquered metal pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4½-4” A pair of white lacquered metal pendants

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“PH-80” A floor lamp with white acrylic shades

Poul Henningsen

“PH-80” A floor lamp with white acrylic shades

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“Artichoke” Mounting for artichoke 60 cm pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” Mounting for artichoke 60 cm pendant

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

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“PH-80” A floor lamp with white acrylic shades

Poul Henningsen

“PH-80” A floor lamp with white acrylic shades

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-80” A floor lamp with white acrylic shades

Poul Henningsen

“PH-80” A floor lamp with white acrylic shades

Sale Date: May 16, 2023

Auction Closed

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