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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Lampada a sospensione 'PH 6' per Louis Poulsen...

Poul Henningsen

Lampada a sospensione 'PH 6' per Louis Poulsen...

Sale Date: May 4, 2023

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PH 4/3 pendant lamp, 1927–1980

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 pendant lamp, 1927–1980

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927–1985

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927–1985

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927–1950

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927–1950

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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PH 5 pendant lamp, 1958

Poul Henningsen

PH 5 pendant lamp, 1958

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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PH Kuglen pendant lamp, 1957

Poul Henningsen

PH Kuglen pendant lamp, 1957

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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“PH-Septima 4” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Septima 4” Pendant

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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“PH-Septima 4” Three shades

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Septima 4” Three shades

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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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

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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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: May 2, 2023

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“3,5/2,5” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“3,5/2,5” Pendant

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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“PH-Septima 4” Three shades

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Septima 4” Three shades

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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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: May 2, 2023

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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

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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“3,5/2,5” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“3,5/2,5” Pendant

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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“PH-Septima 4” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Septima 4” Pendant

Sale Date: May 2, 2023

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Pair of ceiling lights, type 5/4..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

Pair of ceiling lights, type 5/4..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 wall lamps, pair, 1927

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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PH 4/3 pendant lamp, 1927

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 pendant lamp, 1927

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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PH 5 pendant lamp, 1958

Poul Henningsen

PH 5 pendant lamp, 1958

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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PH Kuglen pendant lamp, 1957

Poul Henningsen

PH Kuglen pendant lamp, 1957

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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Pair of ceiling lights, type 5/4..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

Pair of ceiling lights, type 5/4..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: April 27, 2023

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“PH-3/2” Oblique standard lamp , 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” Oblique standard lamp , 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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