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Louis Poulsen

First House of Light
By TF Chan
Brief Description
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.... Read More
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A celebration of the 150th anniversary of one of the finest and most recognisable lighting companies, Louis Poulsen

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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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838667801

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 July 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 320.0mm

Weight: 2200g

Pages: 304

About the Author

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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