Simon P. Henningsen
- Birthdate
- 1920
- Nationality
- Danish
- Occupation
- Designer architect
Simon P. Henningsen was born in Copenhagen in 1920. He is a Danish architect and lighting designer. He is the son of the legendary designer Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) and his wife Else Stroyberg.
From an early age, Simon P. Henningsen learned about the impact of different types of light and the qualities of lighting from his father. The two men worked together on various design tasks for the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen and in 1948 Simon succeeded his father and became chief architect of the amusement park.
Today, Simon P. Henningsen's work is characterised by a distinctive whimsical and geometric aesthetic and the use of reflections and shimmering surfaces. His unique creations are collectors' items and are still admired around the world.
His work can be seen in the Divans 2 pendant lamps from Lyfa, for example.
