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By making this chair five times as expensive, three times heavier, half as comfortable, and only a fraction as beautiful, an architect can make a good name for himself.

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Poul Henningsen

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Born: September 9, 1894
Died: January 31, 1967 (aged 72)
Bio: Poul Henningsen, Danish author, architect and critic, was one of the leading figures of the cultural life of Denmark between the World Wars. In Denmark, he is often referred to as PH.

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