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-3/2” Table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” Table lamp

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

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“Charlottenborg” Pendant

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“Charlottenborg” Pendant

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“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

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“PH 3/2” A black chrome steel table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2” A black chrome steel table lamp

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“PH 3/2” Table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2” Table lamp

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

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“Charlottenborg” Pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Charlottenborg” Pendant

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“PH-3/2” Table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH-3/2” Table lamp

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

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“PH 3/2” Table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2” Table lamp

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“PH 3/2” A black chrome steel table lamp

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2” A black chrome steel table lamp

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

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“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

Poul Henningsen

“Cascade” Chromium-plated chandelier

Sale Date: May 8, 2024

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 'Miniature' table lamp, type 2/2 shades, 1931

Poul Henningsen

'Miniature' table lamp, type 2/2 shades, 1931

Sale Date: April 24, 2024

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“Artichoke” A copper pendant

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“Artichoke” A copper pendant

Sale Date: May 1, 2024

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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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“PH - 3,5 spare part”

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“PH - 3,5 spare part”

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“PH-2/1” Table lamp

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“PH-2/1” Table lamp

Sale Date: May 1, 2024

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“Artichoke” A copper pendant

Poul Henningsen

“Artichoke” A copper pendant

Sale Date: May 1, 2024

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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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“PH - 3,5 spare part”

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“PH - 3,5 spare part”

Sale Date: May 1, 2024

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“PH-2/1” Table lamp

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“PH-2/1” Table lamp

Sale Date: May 1, 2024

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Tischleuchte Modell Snowdrop PH 2/2, 1931

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Tischleuchte Modell Snowdrop PH 2/2, 1931

Sale Date: May 4, 2024

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“PH-2/2”. Low miniature table lamp with...

Poul Henningsen

“PH-2/2”. Low miniature table lamp with...

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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“PH 3/2”. Pendant with a bakelite socket house

Poul Henningsen

“PH 3/2”. Pendant with a bakelite socket house

Sale Date: April 30, 2024

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