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Poul Henningsen: Beyond Design

Published on , by Caroline Legrand
Auction on 10 June 2021 - 14:30 (CEST) - 70, rue Vendôme - 69006 Lyon

Poul Henningsen, one of the 20th century’s greatest designers, left his mark on the world of lighting as well as on Denmark’s cultural life.

Poul Henningsen (1894-1967), Artichoke hanging lamp, metal frame and copper-colored... Poul Henningsen: Beyond Design

Poul Henningsen (1894-1967), Artichoke hanging lamp, metal frame and copper-colored metal slats, 1970s manufacture by Louis Poulsen, h. 57 cm/22.44 in, diam. 67 cm/26.38 in.
Estimate: €3,000/3,200

In Denmark, Poul Henningsen is considered not just a designer, but also an all-around artist. He breathed new life into the field of lighting, but is also known in his country as a major writer and a man of strong political convictions. Son of the…
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