Danish Lights: 1920 to Now
One of the most iconic examples of 20th-century Danish design is the PH lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen in 1925. Combining functionalism with aesthetic innovation, the lamps sleek and economical design won a gold medal at that years International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris. Taking this lamp as its point of departure, Danish Lights examines the histories of 100 lamp designs dating back to the 19th century.
By way of its individual case studies, the book provides a detailed survey of the development of lamp design in Denmark, beginning with the advent of oil and gas lamps through to the adoption of incandescent bulbsthe latter of which are associated with some of the most distinctively Danish designs.
With over 300 illustrations, the book traces the history of Danish designs emphasis on ambience in lighting, due to lightings important role in promoting hyggethe concept of a warm and cozy atmosphere prominent in Denmark. The centrality of the aesthetic of light in hygge, typified by candlelight, led many of the designers in this book to rethink their adherence to the Nordic functionalist design principleknown as funkis design in Denmarkby emphasizing the crucial quality of hygge in the design of their lamps. This book, the first to focus on Danish lamps, features many of the countrys most prominent designers. In addition to Henningsen, other figures surveyed include Arne Jacobsen (himself the designer of a well-known lamp bearing his initials) and Verner Panton.
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