Poul Henningsen Desk Lamp

Poul henningsen snowdrop desk lamp model 2 2 in brass with amber colored glass shades.

Poul henningsen desk lamp.

He is most commonly associated with his design of the ph lamp series of. Danish architect poul henningsen known by his initials ph was obsessed with light. In denmark where he often is referred to simply as ph he was one of the leading figures of the cultural life of denmark between the world wars his novel works of danish modern designs are featured in many museums. In 1925 one of these fixtures won first prize for modern lighting at the international exposition of decorative arts in paris.

View desk lamp by poul henningsen sold at nordic design on london 26 september 2013. Trained as an architect poul henningsen is best known for a series of lighting fixtures that resulted from his fascination with the then new technology of the electric light bulb. He can be said to be the world s first lighting architect. Poul henningsen 9 september 1894 31 january 1967 was a danish author critic architect and designer.

Learn more about the piece and artist and its final selling price. Poul henningsen devoted his entire career to investigating the importance of light for our well being.