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 Artichoke Pendant Light, designed 1958, 1958

Poul Henningsen

PH Artichoke Pendant Light, designed 1958, 1958

Sale Date: March 29, 2022

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PH Artichoke Pendant Light, designed 1958, 1958

Poul Henningsen

PH Artichoke Pendant Light, designed 1958, 1958

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PH 3/2 Table Lamp

Poul Henningsen

PH 3/2 Table Lamp

Sale Date: March 29, 2022

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POUL HENNINGSON PH SNOWBALL PENDANT LIGHT..., 1960

Poul Henningsen

POUL HENNINGSON PH SNOWBALL PENDANT LIGHT..., 1960

Sale Date: April 4, 2022

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Snow ball

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 29, 2022

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Snow ball

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4,5/

Poul Henningsen

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PH-4,5/

Poul Henningsen

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 29, 2022

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A table lamp

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 31, 2022

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Contrast, 1958–1962

Poul Henningsen

Contrast, 1958–1962

Sale Date: March 22, 2022

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Artichoke

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 22, 2022

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PH 3/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 22, 2022

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PH 2/1 kiplampe

Poul Henningsen

PH 2/1 kiplampe

Sale Date: March 22, 2022

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PH-3,5/2

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 22, 2022

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PH Louvre

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 22, 2022

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PH-5, 1962

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 15, 2022

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PH-3

Poul Henningsen

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PH 4,5/4

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 15, 2022

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PH 3/2 Treph

Poul Henningsen

Sale Date: March 15, 2022

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Lampe de table mod. 3/2 - circa 1930, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Lampe de table mod. 3/2 - circa 1930, 1930

Sale Date: March 16, 2022

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Paire de suspensions mod. PH Plate dites..., 1958

Poul Henningsen

Paire de suspensions mod. PH Plate dites..., 1958

Sale Date: March 16, 2022

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Suspension mod. PH 4/4 PATENTED circa 1930, 1930

Poul Henningsen

Suspension mod. PH 4/4 PATENTED circa 1930, 1930

Sale Date: March 16, 2022

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Paire d'appliques PH 4/4 - circa 1960, 1960

Poul Henningsen

Paire d'appliques PH 4/4 - circa 1960, 1960

Sale Date: March 16, 2022

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