Dansk Møbelkunst Gallery is very pleased to present our latest exhibition POUL HENNINGSEN – MASTER OF LIGHT The exhibition sheds light on one of the most interesting and innovative figures…
In search of the perfect light
PH. You do not need more information other than these renowned initials to recognize the celebrated trademark of Danish architect and lighting designer Poul Henningsen (1894-1967), a man who played…
An extraordinary PH lamp
Poul Henningsen had a strained relationship with the fluorescent light tube. Having conquered the glaring light of the electric bulb in the 1920’s with his patented 3-shade system, he had…
Early inspiration
Poul Henningsen (1894 – 1967) witnessed the bare electric bulb as only light source as a young child. This experience inspired him to find a solution to shield the bulb…