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� � Mad Men, mini-skirts and a man on the moon: The 1960’s was a decade full of life where a new generation of designers found inspiration in everything from pop art and fashion to rocket ships and fantasy films. The organic modernism of the 1950’s was succeeded by experimentation with exciting new materials, vivid colors and fluid shapes. �
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PK9
Poul Kjaerholm is one of the most inventive of the mid-20th century Scandinavian Modernists. The PK9 or “Tulip” chair was designed in 1960. The inspiration for the shape of the shell comes from the imprint of his wife’s behind in the sand on the beach.��
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PORCINO
Luigi Caccia Dominioni designed the mushroom-like Porcino Lamp in 1967. Consisting of a polished chrome stalk and blown glass cap, Porcino casts two variations of light through the frosted and clear portions of the sphere.���
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PK63
Poul Kjaerholm considered steel a natural material as pliable and expressive as the wood favored by other Scandinavian designers. �PK63, designed in 1968, perpetuates the designer’s talent for sculpture in the form of this stainless steel and marble topped coffee table that spans an incredible 70.9 inches.�
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PK24
The PK24 Lounge, designed in 1965, is a remarkable example of Kjaerholm’s principle of designing with independent elements.� There is no physical connection between the main parts of the PK24.� Instead, the curves of the lounge are held together through friction and gravity to essentially suspend the body between two points like a hammock.�
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New York, NY 10016
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www.suiteny.com
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