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-Spare parts” One 0.4 green painted aluminium

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Spare parts” One 0.4 green painted aluminium

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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“PH-Spare parts” One 0.4 green painted aluminium

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Spare parts” One 0.4 green painted aluminium

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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“PH-4/4” Nickel plated metal socket house

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“PH-4/4” Nickel plated metal socket house

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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“PH-3” O.3 yellow frosted glass top shade

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“PH-3” O.3 yellow frosted glass top shade

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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“PH-2/2” A pair of pendants with brown bakelite...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” A pair of pendants with brown bakelite...

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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“PH-2/1” Two O.2 frosted glass top shades

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/1” Two O.2 frosted glass top shades

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“PH-2/1” Pendant with conical brass socket house

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“PH-2/1” Pendant with conical brass socket house

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“PH-1/1 Cascade” Two-level nine branched browned

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“PH-1/1 Cascade” Two-level nine branched browned

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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“PH - 5” Table lamp

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“PH - 5” Table lamp

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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“Artichoke” Large pendant

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“Artichoke” Large pendant

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“Artichoke” A copper pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” A copper pendant

Sale Date: April 3, 2024

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Lampada a sospensione mod. Artichoke, 1960

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Lampada a sospensione mod. Artichoke, 1960

Sale Date: March 27, 2024

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PH 5/5 pendant lamp, 1929

Poul Henningsen

PH 5/5 pendant lamp, 1929

Sale Date: March 28, 2024

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LÁMPARA DE TECHO CHARLOTT, 1960

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LÁMPARA DE TECHO CHARLOTT, 1960

Sale Date: March 21, 2024

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LÁMPARA DE TECHO CHARLOTT

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LÁMPARA DE TECHO CHARLOTT

Sale Date: March 21, 2024

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SUSPENSION ARTICHOKE

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SUSPENSION ARTICHOKE

Sale Date: March 26, 2024

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SUSPENSION ARTICHOKE

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SUSPENSION ARTICHOKE

Sale Date: March 26, 2024

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PH-3½/2½

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PH-3½/2½

Sale Date: March 26, 2024

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PH-3/2

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PH-3/2

Sale Date: March 26, 2024

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

Sale Date: March 26, 2024

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Contrast, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

Contrast, 1958–1962

Sale Date: March 26, 2024

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Contrast, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

Contrast, 1958–1962

Sale Date: March 26, 2024

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PH-Half-Indict, 1931–1932

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PH-Half-Indict, 1931–1932

Sale Date: March 26, 2024

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PH-4.5/3

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PH-4.5/3

Sale Date: March 26, 2024

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