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

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: October 4, 2022

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PH-8/6

Poul Henningsen

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PH-6

Poul Henningsen

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PH-2/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH 4/3

Poul Henningsen

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Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen PH..., 1950–1959

Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen PH..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: September 8, 2022

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

Sale Date: September 27, 2022

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PH-4/2,5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: September 27, 2022

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: September 27, 2022

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Contrast, 1958

Poul Henningsen

Contrast, 1958

Sale Date: September 27, 2022

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: September 27, 2022

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“The Tivoli lamp”. Green lacquered metal top...

Poul Henningsen

“The Tivoli lamp”. Green lacquered metal top...

Sale Date: September 20, 2022

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“The Tivoli lamp”. Green lacquered metal top...

Poul Henningsen

“The Tivoli lamp”. Green lacquered metal top...

Sale Date: September 20, 2022

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“PH 3½/2” A patinated brass table lamp, with...

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3½/2” A patinated brass table lamp, with...

Sale Date: September 20, 2022

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“PH 3/2”. A brass table lamp mounted with...

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2”. A brass table lamp mounted with...

Sale Date: September 20, 2022

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Table lamp PH 2/1, 1960–1970

Poul Henningsen

Table lamp PH 2/1, 1960–1970

Sale Date: July 18, 2022

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Ceiling lamp 'PH Louvre

Poul Henningsen

Ceiling lamp 'PH Louvre

Sale Date: July 18, 2022

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“Langelinie” Set of four patinated copper pendants

Poul Henningsen

“Langelinie” Set of four patinated copper pendants

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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“The Question mark”, “P.H.-2/2” Adjustable...

Poul Henningsen

“The Question mark”, “P.H.-2/2” Adjustable...

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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“PH 4,5/4” Pendant with patinated brass bayonet...

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4,5/4” Pendant with patinated brass bayonet...

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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“PH-4,5/3” Browned brass table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-4,5/3” Browned brass table lamp

Sale Date: September 29, 2022

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PH Louvre. Pendant

Poul Henningsen

PH Louvre. Pendant

Sale Date: September 13, 2022

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Contrast. A pendant, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

Contrast. A pendant, 1958–1962

Sale Date: September 13, 2022

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Snowball. A pendant

Poul Henningsen

Snowball. A pendant

Sale Date: September 13, 2022

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