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Piet Hein 1905–1996
Piet Hein was born in Copenhagen and is celebrated for his contributions in both art and science. The son of an engineer and an ophthalmologist, he began his education in 1924 at the University of Copenhagen, studying philosophy, but soon left to study art at the Royal University College of Fine Arts in Stockholm. Ever taciturn and curious, he returned again to Copenhagen to study theoretical physics. This seemingly meandering trajectory gave his design approach a rich, holistic flair and he went on to become a successful mathematician, inventor, designer and poet.
Auction Results Piet Hein

Piet Hein
bar stools, set of four
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $8,750

Piet Hein
stools, set of seven
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $6,875

Piet Hein
stools, set of seven
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $5,200

Piet Hein
Ursa Major candelabra
estimate: $4,000–5,000
result: $4,375

Piet Hein
Ursa Major candelabra
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $3,375

Piet Hein
stools, set of three
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $2,500

Piet Hein
tableware collection
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $2,159

Piet Hein
stools, set of three
estimate: $2,000–3,000
result: $2,000