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 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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PH 3,5–2,5

Poul Henningsen

PH 3,5–2,5

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 3½-3 Jubilee pendant, 1929

Poul Henningsen

PH 3½-3 Jubilee pendant, 1929

Sale Date: April 18, 2023

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Emperor - Chandelier with three branches,...

Poul Henningsen

Emperor - Chandelier with three branches,...

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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Charlottenborg - A pendant with white-lacqueured

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Charlottenborg - A pendant with white-lacqueured

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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Artischoke - Pendant with brushed steel lamellaes

Poul Henningsen

Artischoke - Pendant with brushed steel lamellaes

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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PH-4,5/3 - Outdoor copper wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4,5/3 - Outdoor copper wall lamp

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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PH-3,5/2 - Table lamp with nickel plated brass...

Poul Henningsen

PH-3,5/2 - Table lamp with nickel plated brass...

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PH 3½-3 Jubilee pendant, 1929

Poul Henningsen

PH 3½-3 Jubilee pendant, 1929

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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PH-Double Ringkrone

Poul Henningsen

PH-Double Ringkrone

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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PH 3½/2½ Isolation lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 3½/2½ Isolation lamp

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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PH-Double Ringkrone

Poul Henningsen

PH-Double Ringkrone

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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Artischoke - Pendant with brushed steel lamellaes

Poul Henningsen

Artischoke - Pendant with brushed steel lamellaes

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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PH-4,5/3 - Outdoor copper wall lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH-4,5/3 - Outdoor copper wall lamp

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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Emperor - Chandelier with three branches,...

Poul Henningsen

Emperor - Chandelier with three branches,...

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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PH-3,5/2 - Table lamp with nickel plated brass...

Poul Henningsen

PH-3,5/2 - Table lamp with nickel plated brass...

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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PH 3½-3 Jubilee pendant, 1929

Poul Henningsen

PH 3½-3 Jubilee pendant, 1929

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

Auction Closed

Charlottenborg - A pendant with white-lacqueured

After Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg - A pendant with white-lacqueured

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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PH-4/3 - Table lamp with brass frame marked...

Poul Henningsen

PH-4/3 - Table lamp with brass frame marked...

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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PH 3½/2½ Isolation lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 3½/2½ Isolation lamp

Sale Date: April 11, 2023

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“PH-2/2” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Pendant

Sale Date: April 4, 2023

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