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-2/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: June 16, 2022

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PH-3/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH-6/6

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3,5/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH-3,5/2

Poul Henningsen

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PH Crystal chandelier, 1915–1916

Poul Henningsen

PH Crystal chandelier, 1915–1916

Sale Date: June 16, 2022

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Patinated brass double desk lamp with adjustable

Poul Henningsen

Patinated brass double desk lamp with adjustable

Sale Date: June 16, 2022

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'Artichoke' Lamp, c. 1995

Poul Henningsen

'Artichoke' Lamp, c. 1995

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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POUL HENNINGSEN PH 4 1/2 PENDANT LIGHT..., 1960–1969

Louis Poulsen and Poul Henningsen

POUL HENNINGSEN PH 4 1/2 PENDANT LIGHT..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: May 26, 2022

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PH 5/3, 1940

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 23, 2022

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PH 4/4, 1932

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 23, 2022

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Liseuse, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Liseuse, 1930

Sale Date: May 23, 2022

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PH 3/2, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 23, 2022

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PH Septima, 1929

Poul Henningsen

PH Septima, 1929

Sale Date: May 23, 2022

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Contrast, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

Contrast, 1958–1962

Sale Date: May 24, 2022

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Cascade

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 24, 2022

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Bombardement

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 24, 2022

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PH-2/1

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 24, 2022

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PH-5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 24, 2022

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Piano dit « PH Upright » - création 1939

Poul Henningsen

Piano dit « PH Upright » - création 1939

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Suite de quatre suspensions mod. PH Plate dites...

Poul Henningsen

Suite de quatre suspensions mod. PH Plate dites...

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Paire d’appliques mod. PH 4/4 - création 1960

Poul Henningsen

Paire d’appliques mod. PH 4/4 - création 1960

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Suite de six appliques « PH Hat » - circa 1960, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Suite de six appliques « PH Hat » - circa 1960, 1960

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Suspension dite « Artichoke », 1958

Poul Henningsen

Suspension dite « Artichoke », 1958

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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