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.

Poul Henningsen Artworks

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“PH-2/2”. Spare parts for oblique..., 1939–1940

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”. Spare parts for oblique..., 1939–1940

Sale Date: October 18, 2022

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“PH 3/2-Academy”. A pair of brass wall lamps

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2-Academy”. A pair of brass wall lamps

Sale Date: October 18, 2022

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Rare Ceiling Light, 1928

Poul Henningsen

Rare Ceiling Light, 1928

Sale Date: October 20, 2022

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A PH Artichoke light designed by Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen

A PH Artichoke light designed by Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: October 20, 2022

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A PH Artichoke light designed by Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen

A PH Artichoke light designed by Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: October 20, 2022

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Suite de trois suspensions mod. PH5, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suite de trois suspensions mod. PH5, 1958

Sale Date: October 17, 2022

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PH-2/1, 1939

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: October 11, 2022

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PH 3/2, 1939

Poul Henningsen

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3.5/3, 1939

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3,5/3

Poul Henningsen

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Cascade, 1940

Poul Henningsen

Cascade, 1940

Sale Date: October 11, 2022

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PH-3,5/3

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4½/4

Poul Henningsen

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4,5/3

Poul Henningsen

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

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Stem Fitting, 2003

Poul Henningsen

Stem Fitting, 2003

Sale Date: October 11, 2022

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PH-4,5/3

Poul Henningsen

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PH-pianette with nutwood frame, curved top and...

Poul Henningsen

PH-pianette with nutwood frame, curved top and...

Sale Date: October 11, 2022

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: October 11, 2022

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Black-lacquered wood and chromed metal pianette

Poul Henningsen

Black-lacquered wood and chromed metal pianette

Sale Date: October 4, 2022

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PH-spare part

Poul Henningsen

PH-spare part

Sale Date: October 4, 2022

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PH-3.5/3.

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: October 4, 2022

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