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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A black-lacqeured wood pianette, 1935

Poul Henningsen

A black-lacqeured wood pianette, 1935

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“PH-3½/2½” Floor lamp with chromed steel frame

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“PH-3½/2½” Floor lamp with chromed steel frame

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“PH 4½-4” Pendant with chromed metal suspension

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“PH 4½-4” Pendant with chromed metal suspension

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“Septima 4” Spare part, 1931–1939

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“Septima 4” Spare part, 1931–1939

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Patinated bronze floor lamp, 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

Patinated bronze floor lamp, 1931–1939

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“PH 3½-3 Jubilee pendant” Pendant , 1929

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3½-3 Jubilee pendant” Pendant , 1929

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“PH-2/2” A pair of pendants, 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” A pair of pendants, 1931–1939

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“PH-2/2” Pendant, 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Pendant, 1931–1939

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“PH-2/2” Pendant , 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Pendant , 1931–1939

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“PH-4/4” Browned brass bayonet socket..., 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/4” Browned brass bayonet socket..., 1931–1939

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“PH-4/4” Browned brass bayonet socket..., 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/4” Browned brass bayonet socket..., 1926–1928

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Spare parts comprising three “PH-4/4”..., 1926–1939

Poul Henningsen

Spare parts comprising three “PH-4/4”..., 1926–1939

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“PH-3/3” Nickel plated brass bayonet..., 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/3” Nickel plated brass bayonet..., 1931–1939

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“PH-2/2” Pendant , 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Pendant , 1931–1939

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“Contrast” A pendant with white- and..., 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant with white- and..., 1958–1962

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“PH-Septima 4” Pendant , 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Septima 4” Pendant , 1931–1939

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“Langelinie”/“PH-Plate” Pendant

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“Langelinie”/“PH-Plate” Pendant

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“PH-3/2” A pair of brass pendants

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“PH-3/2” A pair of brass pendants

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“The Water Pump” PH 3/2 Floor lamp

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“The Water Pump” PH 3/2 Floor lamp

Sale Date: January 3, 2023

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“PH-3,5/2” A table lamp , 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2” A table lamp , 1931–1939

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“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant , 1958–1962

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“PH- 2/1” A set of three pendants

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“PH- 2/1” A set of three pendants

Sale Date: January 3, 2023

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“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

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“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

Sale Date: January 3, 2023

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“Bombardement” Chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Bombardement” Chandelier

Sale Date: January 3, 2023

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