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 3/2 Academy” Three branched chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2 Academy” Three branched chandelier

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“Emperor” Chandelier

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“Emperor” Chandelier

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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Patinated brass O-4 topshade, 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

Patinated brass O-4 topshade, 1930–1939

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“PH 2/2” Wall lamp , 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH 2/2” Wall lamp , 1930–1939

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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An elm wood pianette, 1935

Poul Henningsen

An elm wood pianette, 1935

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“The Question Mark” PH 2/2 Table lamp

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“The Question Mark” PH 2/2 Table lamp

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“PH 2/1” Table lamp

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“PH 2/1” Table lamp

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“PH-3/2” A brass table lamp

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“PH-3/2” A brass table lamp

Sale Date: January 10, 2023

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“PH-2/1” A pair of pendants , 1930–1939

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“PH-2/1” A pair of pendants , 1930–1939

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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“Cascade” A patinated brass chandelier , 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“Cascade” A patinated brass chandelier , 1930–1939

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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“PH-3,5/3” Patinated brass wall lamp , 1926–1928

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“PH-3,5/3” Patinated brass wall lamp , 1926–1928

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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“PH-4/2,5” Patinated browned brass..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/2,5” Patinated browned brass..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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“PH-3,5/3” Patinated brass wall lamp , 1926–1928

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“PH-3,5/3” Patinated brass wall lamp , 1926–1928

Sale Date: December 20, 2022

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Grande suspension mod. D 84 dite e «..., 1958

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Grande suspension mod. D 84 dite e «..., 1958

Sale Date: January 11, 2023

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Lampadaire dit « PH Question Mark »PATENTED..., 1950

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire dit « PH Question Mark »PATENTED..., 1950

Sale Date: January 11, 2023

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Paire d'appliques dites « Elongated Lamp », 1934

Poul Henningsen

Paire d'appliques dites « Elongated Lamp », 1934

Sale Date: January 11, 2023

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Paire d'appliques dites « Elongated Lamp », 1934

Poul Henningsen

Paire d'appliques dites « Elongated Lamp », 1934

Sale Date: January 11, 2023

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Lampe de table mod. PH 4/3 PAT. APPL., 1935

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Lampe de table mod. PH 4/3 PAT. APPL., 1935

Sale Date: January 11, 2023

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Piano dit « PH Upright » - création 1939, 1939

Poul Henningsen

Piano dit « PH Upright » - création 1939, 1939

Sale Date: January 11, 2023

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Lampadaire dit « PH Water Pump » PATENTED, 1940

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Lampadaire dit « PH Water Pump » PATENTED, 1940

Sale Date: January 11, 2023

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Prototype du tabouret de piano dit « PH..., 1930

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Prototype du tabouret de piano dit « PH..., 1930

Sale Date: January 11, 2023

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Suspension mod. PH 4/4 PATENTED, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Suspension mod. PH 4/4 PATENTED, 1930

Sale Date: January 11, 2023

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Paire de suspensions PH Septima 5 PAT. APPL, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions PH Septima 5 PAT. APPL, 1930

Sale Date: January 11, 2023

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Suspension PH 5/4 PATENTED, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Suspension PH 5/4 PATENTED, 1930

Sale Date: January 11, 2023

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