Piet Hein

Born: 1905 - Died: 1996
Best-known works: the Superegg, Sinus series, Superegg series, Ra series, Flora Folio pendant, Superellipse table, poetry, numerous games and pieces of decorative art
Training: It might be better to list the range of things he accomplished – he was a poet, author, inventor, mathematician, artist, designer and not least a citizen of the world

Background
Piet Hein started life fairly conventionally, born to parents who were a civil engineer and an ophthalmologist. He spent his childhood and youth in Copenhagen, ultimately beginning his studies in philosophy at Copenhagen University in 1924.

At that point the 19-year-old Hein’s life became anything but straightforward. At one point he left university to attend a private painting school in the Danish capital and also spent time as a student at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm.

He changed direction again on his return, studying philosophy and theoretical physics Copenhagen University, the Danish Technical University and Niels Bohr Institute.

Perhaps this is the basis of what made Piet Hein so special – to him, there was no distance between the objective world of science and the subjective world of art. Throughout his life he continued to develop and grow both as an artist and a scientist.

His work with lighting design is only a small part of his vast and varied output, but his commitment classic geometry and simple forms led to lamps that are timeless and resistant to the whims of fashion and trends.

‘Lamps for life’ are not just empty words when they’re used to describe lamps from Piet Hein.
Flora Folio Pendant - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 3,768.00
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Cuff Brass - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 9.00
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Cuff Maxi Brass - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 22.00
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RA 250 Pendant White - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 592.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
Superkube 200P Pendant Opal/Black - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 255.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
Superegg 300 Pendant Opal/Red Cable - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 336.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
RA 250 Pendant Chrome - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 659.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
Superkube 150P Pendant Opal/White - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 215.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
SuperEgg 200 Pendant Black - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 269.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
Bikube 290P Pendant Opal/White - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 430.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
Funco Table Lamp - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 403.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
RA 250 D Table Lamp White - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 888.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
RA 250 D Table Lamp Opal Glass - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 1,022.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
Super 215 Pendant White/Red - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 295.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
Super 215 Pendant Opal/White - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 390.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
RA 250 D Table Lamp Chrome - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 888.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
RA 250 Pendant Black - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 592.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
Bikube 180P Pendant Opal/Black - Piet Hein
RRP EUR 336.00
Expected in stock: 3 - 5 days
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