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 3½-2½” A floor lamp with copper frame

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“PH 3½-2½” A floor lamp with copper frame

Sale Date: November 15, 2022

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“PH-4,5/3” An outdoor patinated copper lamp

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“PH-4,5/3” An outdoor patinated copper lamp

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“PH 3½-2½” Floor lamp with black metallized...

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“PH 3½-2½” Floor lamp with black metallized...

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“PH-3,5/2” Table lamp with browned brass...

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“PH-3,5/2” Table lamp with browned brass...

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“PH 2/2” Wall lamp with browned brass..., 1930–1939

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“PH 2/2” Wall lamp with browned brass..., 1930–1939

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“PH-5” Table lamp of brass with shades of...

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“PH-5” Table lamp of brass with shades of...

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“PH 2/2” Wall lamp with browned brass..., 1930–1939

Poul Henningsen

“PH 2/2” Wall lamp with browned brass..., 1930–1939

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“PH 2/1” Table lamp with brass frame, 2020

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“PH 2/1” Table lamp with brass frame, 2020

Sale Date: November 15, 2022

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Suite de trois miroirs lumineux (mirror auction)

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Suite de trois miroirs lumineux (mirror auction)

Sale Date: November 28, 2022

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Model PH 4/4 Ceiling lamp, 1930

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Model PH 4/4 Ceiling lamp, 1930

Sale Date: November 17, 2022

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Model PH 2 Table lamp, 1930

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Model PH 2 Table lamp, 1930

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"Double Ringkrone" Ceiling lamp, 1930–1939

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Pair of sconces, 1934

Poul Henningsen

Pair of sconces, 1934

Sale Date: November 17, 2022

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Model PH 2/2, 'Piano Lamp' Table lamp, 1931

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Model PH 2/2, 'Piano Lamp' Table lamp, 1931

Sale Date: November 17, 2022

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Model PH 5/4 Ceiling lamp, 1940

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Model PH 5/4 Ceiling lamp, 1940

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Model PH 4 1/2 / 4 Ceiling lamp, 1930

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Model PH 4 1/2 / 4 Ceiling lamp, 1930

Sale Date: November 17, 2022

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"Double Ringkrone" Ceiling lamp, 1930–1939

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Model PH 5/3 Floor lamp, 1930

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Model PH 5/3 Floor lamp, 1930

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Model PH 3/2½ Ceiling lamp, 1930

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Model PH 3/2½ Ceiling lamp, 1930

Sale Date: November 17, 2022

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"Artichoke" Ceiling lamp, 1957

Sale Date: November 17, 2022

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Pair of sconces, 1934

Poul Henningsen

Pair of sconces, 1934

Sale Date: November 17, 2022

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"Academy Crone" Ceiling lamp, 1930

Sale Date: November 17, 2022

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Stem Fitting Ceiling light, 1930

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Stem Fitting Ceiling light, 1930

Sale Date: November 17, 2022

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Paire de lampes PH5, modèle dessiné en 1958, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Paire de lampes PH5, modèle dessiné en 1958, 1958

Sale Date: November 27, 2022

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