Simon P. Henningsen

Simon P. Henningsen (1920–1974) was a Danish architect and luminaire designer with design in his blood – his father was the legendary architect-designer, Poul Henningsen. Simon P. did collaborate extensively with his father, including in the design of Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, and he succeeded his father as Tivoli's chief architect from 1948 onwards. During his career, Simon P. Henningsen designed many luminaires that often featured impressive and playful shapes, strong geometry, and various reflective surfaces.