Danish Lights

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Danish Lights traces the fascinating evolution of Danish lamp design from 1920 to the present day. This book offers a detailed look at 100 iconic lamps and the creative minds behind them.

A comprehensive journey through the history and innovation of Danish lighting design.

Part of the Compact design classics series, Danish Lights, 1920 to Now is the first thorough exploration of Danish lamp design. It begins with the impact of the incandescent bulb, which revolutionized lighting in homes, with half of Danish households electrified by 1920.

Since then, legendary designers like Poul Henningsen (PH), Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, Olafur Eliasson, Louise Campbell, and Cecilie Manz have placed Danish lamp design firmly on the global stage.

The book shares the stories behind 100 lamps and their creators. Through engaging narratives, the designers reveal their insights on how light, design, and technology interact, along with their collaborations with manufacturers that influenced the design process.

Richly illustrated with a mix of contemporary and historical photographs, this volume brings Danish lighting design to life. The author, Malene Lytken, is a trained designer and art and design historian who earned her PhD with a dissertation titled Lys og Lamper til de Danske Hjem (Candles and Lamps in Danish Homes) in 2016.

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