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” Chromed metal pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4½/4” Chromed metal pendant

Sale Date: January 3, 2023

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“PH spareparts” A collection of frosted , 1939–1940

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“PH spareparts” A collection of frosted , 1939–1940

Sale Date: January 3, 2023

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“PH 3½-3” Pendant

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“PH 3½-3” Pendant

Sale Date: January 3, 2023

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“PH 2/1” Table lamp

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“PH 2/1” Table lamp

Sale Date: January 3, 2023

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“PH 3½-2½” Floor lamp

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“PH 3½-2½” Floor lamp

Sale Date: January 3, 2023

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“PH-2/2” Pendant , 1931–1939

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“PH-2/2” Pendant , 1931–1939

Sale Date: January 3, 2023

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Limitierte Tischleuchte The Question Mark oder...

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Limitierte Tischleuchte The Question Mark oder...

Sale Date: March 25, 2023

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"Kugellamellampe" / PH Louvre- Hängelampe,..., 1957

Sale Date: March 15, 2023

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

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

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“Charlottenborg” A pair of pendants , 1979

Poul Henningsen

“Charlottenborg” A pair of pendants , 1979

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“PH-3/2,5” A chromed metal table lamp, 1931–1939

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“PH-3/2,5” A chromed metal table lamp, 1931–1939

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“PH-3,6” O-3,6 top shade of frosted glass, 1931–1939

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“PH-3,6” O-3,6 top shade of frosted glass, 1931–1939

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“PH-2” Four amber coloured glass bottom , 1931–1939

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“PH-2” Four amber coloured glass bottom , 1931–1939

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“PH-2/1” Amber coloured glass shades, 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/1” Amber coloured glass shades, 1931–1939

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“PH-4” Single layer opaline glass M-4 middle...

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“PH-4” Single layer opaline glass M-4 middle...

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“PH-2” Three frosted glass M-2 middle..., 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2” Three frosted glass M-2 middle..., 1931–1939

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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

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

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“PH-2/2” Yellow painted single layer..., 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Yellow painted single layer..., 1931–1939

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“PH-4” O-4 yellow painted frosted glass , 1931–1939

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“PH-4” O-4 yellow painted frosted glass , 1931–1939

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“PH-4” Yellow painted frosted glass U-4 bottom...

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“PH-4” Yellow painted frosted glass U-4 bottom...

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“PH-1/1” Amber coloured glass shades , 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-1/1” Amber coloured glass shades , 1931–1939

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“PH-3,5” O-3,5 single layer opaline..., 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5” O-3,5 single layer opaline..., 1931–1939

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“PH-4/4” Pendant , 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/4” Pendant , 1926–1928

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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“PH-3,5” O-3,5 red/white lacquered copper top...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5” O-3,5 red/white lacquered copper top...

Sale Date: March 21, 2023

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