A celebration of the 150th anniversary of one of the finest and most recognisable lighting companies, Louis Poulsen
Founded in Denmark in 1874 by Louis Poulsen, the original brand was transformed by the designer Poul Henningsen in 1924 when he designed the iconic PH lamps. Since then, Louis Poulsen has worked with some of the world?s most talented designers, from Arne Jacobsen to nendo. By delving into the company?s rich history and archive, this book traces the fascinating story of a brand that has flourished over generations, creating a holistic celebration of one of the world?s most distinctive lighting design houses.
Featured throughout the book are designs by heavyweight mid-century designers, such as Verner Panton, Vilhelm Lauritzen, and Finn Juhl, as well as some of the most creative contemporary designers working today including GamFratesi and Olafur Eliasson. Published to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the iconic Danish lighting company Louis Poulsen, the book includes more than 300 archival drawings and photographs, most of which have never been seen before.
|A celebration of the 150th anniversary of one of the finest and most recognisable lighting companies, Louis Poulsen|
TF Chan is a freelance editor, writer, and communications consultant, focusing on architecture, art, and design. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Chan was an editor at Wallpaper* magazine from 2020 to 2023. He aims to create world-class, visually driven content as well as championing diversity and social impact. He is committed to championing emerging creative talents, both in an editorial capacity and through mentoring younger designers and design editors.
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'A treasure trove of information, shedding light on one of Denmark's most iconic design brands.' - Wallpaper* Magazine
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Illustrationen
300
300 farbige Abbildungen
300 farbige Abbildungen
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Höhe: 323 mm
Breite: 238 mm
Dicke: 35 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-83866-780-1 (9781838667801)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
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TF Chan is a freelance editor, writer, and communications consultant, focusing on architecture, art, and design. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Chan was an editor at Wallpaper* magazine from 2020 to 2023. He aims to create world-class, visually driven content as well as championing diversity and social impact. He is committed to championing emerging creative talents, both in an editorial capacity and through mentoring younger designers and design editors.
