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

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4½/4" Chromed metal pendant with multilayer...

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH-3.5/3

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3.5/3" Pendant with chromed metal..., 1926–1928

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH-4,5/4

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4,5/4" Pendant with chromed metal socket...

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH 3/2

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2" Table lamp with brown-lacquered iron base

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“Snowball

Poul Henningsen

“Snowball" A pair of pendants with...

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH-3,5/2

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2" Table lamp with browned brass frame

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH-3/3

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/3" Pendant with patinated metal..., 1926–1927

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH-3,5/2

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2" Table lamp with browned..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH-4,5/3

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4,5/3" Outdoor wall lamp of patinated copper

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2" A pair of pendants with chromium-plated

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH 4/2,5

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4/2,5" Table lamp with patinated..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3" Patinated brass table lamp..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH 2/1

Poul Henningsen

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

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4/3" Early browned brass table lamp , 1926–1927

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH-Twin ring

Poul Henningsen

“PH-Twin ring" Chandelier with browned..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH-3,5/2

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5/2" Table lamp with browned brass stem, 1940

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2" Pendant with brown bakelite..., 1930–1939

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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“PH 4/3

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4/3" A patinated brass bayonet socket..., 1930

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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PH 1/1 table lamp, 1936

Poul Henningsen

PH 1/1 table lamp, 1936

Sale Date: October 27, 2022

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Pair of PH 6½-6 Pendant Lights, 1979

Poul Henningsen

Pair of PH 6½-6 Pendant Lights, 1979

Sale Date: October 26, 2022

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Pair of PH 6½-6 Pendant Lights, 1979

Ebbe Christensen, Sophus Frandsen, and Poul Henningsen

Pair of PH 6½-6 Pendant Lights, 1979

Sale Date: October 26, 2022

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PH 4/3 Table Lamp, designed 1931, 1931

Poul Henningsen

PH 4/3 Table Lamp, designed 1931, 1931

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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Pair of PH 6½-6 Pendant Lights, designed 1979

Poul Henningsen

Pair of PH 6½-6 Pendant Lights, designed 1979

Sale Date: October 25, 2022

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Pendant with patinated brass socket house, 1939–1940

Poul Henningsen

Pendant with patinated brass socket house, 1939–1940

Sale Date: October 18, 2022

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