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

Poul Henningsen (8,793 results)

Cascade

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: June 14, 2022

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Anchor Four-Armed Ceiling Lamp, 3/2..., 1929–1936

Poul Henningsen

Anchor Four-Armed Ceiling Lamp, 3/2..., 1929–1936

Sale Date: June 10, 2022

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Lampe de table, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table, 1927

Sale Date: June 22, 2022

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Suspension, 1926–1928

Poul Henningsen

Suspension, 1926–1928

Sale Date: June 22, 2022

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PH-3.5/2.5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: June 7, 2022

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Langelinie

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: June 7, 2022

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Pair of sconces, model no. PH 4.5/3,..., 1960–1969

Poul Henningsen

Pair of sconces, model no. PH 4.5/3,..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: June 18, 2022

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PH-2/1

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 31, 2022

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PH-3,5/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 31, 2022

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PH-4,5/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 31, 2022

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PH 4½/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 31, 2022

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PH 4½/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 31, 2022

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 31, 2022

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PH-4,5/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 31, 2022

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PH-4,5/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 31, 2022

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PH-4/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 31, 2022

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 31, 2022

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 31, 2022

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 31, 2022

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A unique dining table with hexagonal pine top

Poul Henningsen

A unique dining table with hexagonal pine top

Sale Date: June 16, 2022

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PH-Septima 5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: June 16, 2022

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PH-4/3

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: June 16, 2022

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PH Globe

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: June 16, 2022

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: June 16, 2022

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