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Poul Henningsen (1894 Ordrup, Denmark – 1967 Hillerød, Denmark) was a famous Danish Architect, Designer, Author and Critic. He was one of the leading figures of the Danish cultural live between the two war wars. He is most commonly associated with his design of the PH-lamp series of incandescent lamps.
He started his career with the architect Kay Fisker in 1919. From 1920 onwards, Poul Henningsen freelanced as an architect and designer. His most valuable contribution to design was in the field of glare-free illumination. Henningsen spent developing lighting that was not harsh and glaring but shed warm, soft light.
The first lamps in the "PH" range were shown at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts at Paris in 1925. The PH-lamp which, like his later designs, used carefully analysed reflecting of the light rays from the bulb to achieve glare-free and uniform illumination. His light fixtures were manufactured by Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen, a company with which Henningsen would build a lifelong working relationship.
During his first year with Louis Poulsen he developed his first PH-lamp for which he won a gold medal on the 1925 world exhibition in Paris.
His best-known designs are most likely the PH Artichoke (1958) and PH5 (1958). His lighting designs created the economic foundation of his later work. Manufacture and sale of some of his lighting fixtures, such as the PH5 Pendant Lamp, continues today.
Other notable designs by him include the PH Grand Piano (1931), examples of which are included in several prominent twentieth-century design collections, including that of the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. In 1946, he re-designed the Glass Hall (Glassalen) for Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.
Description
A lacquered and chromed steel pendant, model PH Artichoke. Designed in 1957 by Poul Henningsen for the "Langelinie" pavillion in Copenhagen and executed by Louis Poulsen.
The “PH Artichoke” is constructed of 72 steel shades mounted on 12 chromed steel supports. Each shade has a glossy broken-white lacquered outside and a matt lackered broken-white inside.
Like all lights designed by Poul Henningsen The Artichoke's shades are positioned so that you cannot be blinded by the bulb.
PH Artichokes are made in 4 different sizes and four different finishes. This particular pendant is a white 60 cm diameter example with a E40 socket and was made circa 25 years ago.
Execution
Louis Poulsen, Denmark
Original labels on the inside of the socketholder.
Condition
This “PH Kontrast” is in good vintage condition. Some light scratches and wear consistent of age and use. Some light corodation and minor chipped paint on some of the shades. Light discoloration, some small stains. The plastic ceiling-cover has yellowed.
Recently restored by straightening the shades and professionally respraying some of the individual shades. We left the rest of the pendant in original condition to avoid over restoring it.
Original porcelain lamp-fitting (E40), recently rewired, steel wires has been replaced (original cut wires are available).
Literature
Tina Jørstian and Poul Erik Munk Nielsen (ed.), “Light Years Ahead: The Story of the PH Lamp Louis Poulsen”, p. 276-278
Dimensions
H. 70 cm
Diam. 60 cm
Weight aprox. 14 KG
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsWhite, SilverNumber of items1BrandLouis PoulsenHeight70 cmWidth60 cmDepth60 cmSigns of usageStains, Discoloring, Rust, Scratches