101 Danish Design Icons

101 Danish Design Icons (Lars Dybdahl, 2016) This richly illustrated book, edited by the former head of the Danish Museum of Art & Design, celebrates the global impact of Danish design through 101 carefully selected objects. From world-famous classics like Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair and Poul Henningsen’s PH Lamp to everyday staples like the LEGO brick and the George Jensen silverware, Dybdahl provides a deep dive into the stories behind these icons. Each entry explores the historical context, the creative process, and the reasons why these designs achieved timeless status. It serves as both a scholarly reference and a visual tribute to the minimalism, functionality, and craftsmanship that define the Danish aesthetic. (ai)