PH Artichoke Pendant
Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Poul Henningsen designed the Artichoke in 1958 for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in Copenhagen, where the original still hangs. Seventy-two leaves on twelve tiers shield the light source completely, so the room receives only reflected, glare-free light.
| Designer | Poul Henningsen (1958) |
|---|---|
| Maker | Louis Poulsen, Denmark |
| Materials | 72 metal leaves (copper, stainless steel or steel depending on finish); chrome-plated cast aluminium frame; stainless steel suspension |
| Dimensions | Four sizes: 480, 600, 720 and 840 mm diameter |
| Finishes | Brushed stainless steel, copper, white, brushed brass, matte black and special editions |
| Price | From USD 17,490 at authorized US dealers; varies by size and finish (Louis Poulsen publishes no list price) |
| Production | Made in Denmark; much of the assembly still done by hand |
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Why Estate & Design selected it
Over a dining table in a house with real ceiling height, the Artichoke does something few pendants manage: it becomes the room's centre of gravity after dark while remaining a precise piece of engineering by day. It is the rare statement light that flatters the architecture around it.
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