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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Lampadaire dit « PH Question Mark » PATENTED, 1950

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire dit « PH Question Mark » PATENTED, 1950

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Paire d'appliques dites « Elongated Lamp », 1934

Poul Henningsen

Paire d'appliques dites « Elongated Lamp », 1934

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Lampe de table dite « Piano » PATENTED, 1938

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table dite « Piano » PATENTED, 1938

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Paire d'appliques dites « Elongated Lamp », 1934

Poul Henningsen

Paire d'appliques dites « Elongated Lamp », 1934

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Lampe de table mod. PH2/2 PATENTED - circa..., 1931

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH2/2 PATENTED - circa..., 1931

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Paire de lampadaires mod. PH 4/4 - circa 1927, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Paire de lampadaires mod. PH 4/4 - circa 1927, 1927

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Lampadaire mod. PH 5/3 PATENTED, 1927

Poul Henningsen

Lampadaire mod. PH 5/3 PATENTED, 1927

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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Lampe de table mod. PH 4/3 PAT. APPL., 1927

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. PH 4/3 PAT. APPL., 1927

Sale Date: May 25, 2022

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PH-3.5/2.5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 17, 2022

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PH-4,5/

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 17, 2022

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PH-4,5/

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 17, 2022

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PH 4½-4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 17, 2022

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PH 4/3, 1967

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 17, 2022

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PH - 5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 17, 2022

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Ceiling Light, model PH 3½-3, amber

Louis Poulsen and Poul Henningsen

Ceiling Light, model PH 3½-3, amber

Sale Date: May 12, 2022

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Ceiling Light, model PH 3½-3, amber

Louis Poulsen and Poul Henningsen

Ceiling Light, model PH 3½-3, amber

Sale Date: May 12, 2022

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A pair of Danish 'Kontrast' hanging..., 1960–1969

Poul Henningsen

A pair of Danish 'Kontrast' hanging..., 1960–1969

Sale Date: May 18, 2022

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Stem Fitting

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 10, 2022

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 10, 2022

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

Sale Date: May 10, 2022

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PH-5

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 10, 2022

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Charlottenborg

Poul Henningsen

Charlottenborg

Sale Date: May 10, 2022

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Contrast, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

Contrast, 1958–1962

Sale Date: May 10, 2022

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Snowball

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: May 10, 2022

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