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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“Charlottenborg” PH 6½-6 pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Charlottenborg” PH 6½-6 pendant

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“PH-4/3” A pair of chromium-plated table lamps, 1967

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“PH-4/3” A pair of chromium-plated table lamps, 1967

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“The Tivoli lamp” Green-lacquered metal pendant

Poul Henningsen

“The Tivoli lamp” Green-lacquered metal pendant

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“PH-2/2” Pendant with bakelite socket house

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“PH-2/2” Pendant with bakelite socket house

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“PH-3,5” Frosted glass O-3,5 top shade

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“PH-3,5” Frosted glass O-3,5 top shade

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“Artichoke” Pendant

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“Artichoke” Pendant

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“PH-2” Green/gold lacquered copper M-2 middle...

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“PH-2” Green/gold lacquered copper M-2 middle...

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“PH-3½/2½” Floor lamp

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“PH-3½/2½” Floor lamp

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“PH 4½-4” Pendant

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“PH 4½-4” Pendant

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“PH-4/3” Early table lamp

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“PH-4/3” Early table lamp

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“PH 3,5” Three topshade

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“PH 3,5” Three topshade

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“PH-4/3” Early table lamp

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“PH-4/3” Early table lamp

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“Artichoke” Pendant

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“Artichoke” Pendant

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“Artichoke” Pendant

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“Artichoke” Pendant

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“The Tivoli lamp” Green-lacquered metal pendant

Poul Henningsen

“The Tivoli lamp” Green-lacquered metal pendant

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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“PH-2/2” Pendant with bakelite socket house

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2” Pendant with bakelite socket house

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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“PH 4½-4” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“PH 4½-4” Pendant

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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“PH-3,5” Frosted glass O-3,5 top shade

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3,5” Frosted glass O-3,5 top shade

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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“Contrast” A pendant with white and..., 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

“Contrast” A pendant with white and..., 1958–1962

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“Snow ball” Pendant

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“Snow ball” Pendant

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“PH-3½/2½” Floor lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3½/2½” Floor lamp

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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“PH-2” Green/gold lacquered copper M-2 middle...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2” Green/gold lacquered copper M-2 middle...

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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“Charlottenborg” PH 6½-6 pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Charlottenborg” PH 6½-6 pendant

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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“PH 3,5” Three topshade

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3,5” Three topshade

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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