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 3/2 Academy” Three branched chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2 Academy” Three branched chandelier

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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“PH-3.5/2” Table lamp with nickel plated..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3.5/2” Table lamp with nickel plated..., 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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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

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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“PH-5” Single layer opaline glass top shade, 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-5” Single layer opaline glass top shade, 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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“PH-1/1” Amber coloured glass shades , 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1” Amber coloured glass shades , 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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“PH-3” O-3 yellow painted frosted glass top..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3” O-3 yellow painted frosted glass top..., 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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“PH-2/2” Yellow painted single layer opaline , 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Yellow painted single layer opaline , 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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“PH-3/2 water pump.” A brushed brass floor..., 1423

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2 water pump.” A brushed brass floor..., 1423

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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“PH-4/3” Browned brass table lamp frame, 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Browned brass table lamp frame, 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 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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“PH 3/2 Academy” Three branched chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2 Academy” Three branched chandelier

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-3.5/2” Table lamp with nickel plated..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3.5/2” Table lamp with nickel plated..., 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-1/1” Amber coloured glass shades , 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1” Amber coloured glass shades , 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-3” O-3 yellow painted frosted glass top..., 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3” O-3 yellow painted frosted glass top..., 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

Auction Closed

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

Poul Henningsen

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

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-2/2” Yellow painted single layer opaline , 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Yellow painted single layer opaline , 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-5” Single layer opaline glass top shade, 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-5” Single layer opaline glass top shade, 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

Auction Closed

“PH-4/3” Browned brass table lamp frame, 1930

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Browned brass table lamp frame, 1930

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

Auction Closed

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

Poul Henningsen

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

Sale Date: April 25, 2023

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PH 3,5–2,5, 2014

Poul Henningsen

PH 3,5–2,5, 2014

Sale Date: April 18, 2023

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PH 3½-3 Jubilee pendant, 1929

Poul Henningsen

PH 3½-3 Jubilee pendant, 1929

Sale Date: April 18, 2023

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PH-3, 1930

Poul Henningsen

PH-3, 1930

Sale Date: April 18, 2023

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PH 4½-4

Poul Henningsen

PH 4½-4

Sale Date: April 18, 2023

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PH-3, 1940

Poul Henningsen

PH-3, 1940

Sale Date: April 18, 2023

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