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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Model PH 4/3 Suspension, 1940

Poul Henningsen

Model PH 4/3 Suspension, 1940

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Model PH 4/3 Suspension, 1940

Poul Henningsen

Model PH 4/3 Suspension, 1940

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“PH-2/1 - Cascade” Nine-arm chromed metal..., 1933

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/1 - Cascade” Nine-arm chromed metal..., 1933

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“Langlyslampe/Elongated lamp” A pair of..., 1934

Poul Henningsen

“Langlyslampe/Elongated lamp” A pair of..., 1934

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“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp, 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3” Patinated brass table lamp, 1931–1939

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“PH-8/6” Pendant , 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-8/6” Pendant , 1931–1939

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“PH-2/2” A pair of browned brass wall..., 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” A pair of browned brass wall..., 1931–1939

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“PH-5/4” Rare pendant , 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-5/4” Rare pendant , 1931–1939

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“PH-2/2 Butterfly Chandelier” Rare..., 1931–1934

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2 Butterfly Chandelier” Rare..., 1931–1934

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“PH-3/2” Browned brass “Academy” wall..., 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” Browned brass “Academy” wall..., 1926–1928

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Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen "Artichoke" Chandelier

Sale Date: March 4, 2023

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“PH-3½/2½” Floor lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3½/2½” Floor lamp

Sale Date: March 7, 2023

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“PH-4/2,75” Chromed metal table lamp, 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/2,75” Chromed metal table lamp, 1931–1939

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“Charlottenborg” A pair of pendants , 1979

Poul Henningsen

“Charlottenborg” A pair of pendants , 1979

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“Cascade” A nine-armed chromed metal and black...

Poul Henningsen

“Cascade” A nine-armed chromed metal and black...

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“PH- 2/1” A set of three pendants

Poul Henningsen

“PH- 2/1” A set of three pendants

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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-3/2” Chromed metal table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” Chromed metal table lamp

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“Septima 4” Spare part, 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“Septima 4” Spare part, 1931–1939

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“PH-3,5/2” Frosted glass shade set, 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2” Frosted glass shade set, 1931–1939

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“PH-2/2” Single layer opaline glass..., 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Single layer opaline glass..., 1931–1939

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“PH-2/2” Frosted glass shade set, 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Frosted glass shade set, 1931–1939

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“PH-2/2” Amber coloured glass shade set, 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Amber coloured glass shade set, 1931–1939

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“PH-Septima 4” Pendant , 1931–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Septima 4” Pendant , 1931–1939

Sale Date: March 7, 2023

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