Iconic Designs
Artichoke Lamp
About the Design
The PH Artichoke lamp was born out of a lighting commission Poul Henningsen (1894–1967) received from Danish architects Eva and Nils Koppel to outfit the newly rebuilt Langelinie Pavilion, a Copenhagen restaurant that was bombed during World War II by the Germans with support from Danish collaborators. The original space — situated on the Copenhagen waterfront — dated back to 1902 and was a beloved spot for socializing in the city. The new, modernist 11-story pavilion was completed by the Koppels in 1958.
The objective for Henningsen, a Danish architect, designer and author, was to create a light that was beautiful, whether it was on or off. To do so, he returned to a piece he had tinkered with three decades earlier: the PH Septima, a pendant fixture with seven light shades. He updated his old design for the Koppels by paying homage to the humble, edible globe artichoke.
Henningsen devised 72 copper “leaves” that he staggered in rows to completely hide the light bulb inside and prevent any harsh glare from materializing. Each of the 12 rows would have six leaves. The genius of the Artichoke lamp lay in Henningsen’s choice to marry design with material. He was drawn to the gas lamps that illuminated his Danish hometown as a child and yearned to re-create the warmth that we attribute to gas lighting. The Artichoke lamp’s decorative arrangement of bent sheet copper emits a similarly radiant hue when lit from within, lending a healthy glow to the guests in the room. It took Henningsen only three months to finish the design upon receiving the commission.
The initial version of the Artichoke lamp was manufactured by Danish lighting company Louis Poulsen, with which Henningsen began working in 1925. When the fixture was ultimately hung in the Langelinie Pavilion, it was so heavy that it required suspension from steel aircraft cables.
The widely popular Artichoke lamp embodies Henningsen’s core beliefs about lighting. “This lamp is constructed with the most difficult and noble task in mind: lighting in the home,” he said. “The aim is to beautify the home and those who live there.”
This mantra rang true throughout Henningsen’s career, as it also helps define other signature pieces of his, such as the PH5 pendant lamp, PH table lamp and more. Henningsen’s original PH lamp design won first prize for modern lighting at the International Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris in 1925.
Louis Poulsen continues to produce Henningsen’s floor lamps, sconces and more, and the Artichoke lamp is still available in its original copper as well as other assorted materials.
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Louis Poulsen Small PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' chandelier for Louis Poulsen in black.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large Poul Henningsen PH glass Artichoke chandelier for Louis Poulsen.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Oxidized "Artichoke" Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking “Kotten” or “Artichoke” pendant light by Poul Henningsen, made from copper. The copper is beautifully patinated in a vibrant verdigris green, with varying nuances. The ingen...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Copper
White Artichoke, Designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
White artichoke, Ø 48, designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958 and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The pendant is in great used condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen Medium PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
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Copper, Steel
Louis Poulsen, Extra Large Glass Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, extra large glass Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Measures: Width 840 x height 720 x length 840(mm)
Material: Leaves: clear glass, sandblasted. Frame: bri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Original Midcentury Artichoke Pendant in Patinated Copper
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Artichoke pendant in patinated copper designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Designed for the Langelinie Pavillion in Copenhagen in 1957.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Louis Poulsen Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, White, 1958
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of the most iconic, modern lighting designs, the PH Artichoke Pendant Light's origin is ju st as noteworthy. Originally designed in 1958 for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel
Louis Poulsen, Large Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, large Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Width x Height x Length (mm)
720 x 650 x 720, 17.3 kg
Material: Leaves: Brass, stainless steel polished, cooper, whit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1950s Copper Ceiling Lamp 'Artichoke' by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
This ceiling lamp model "Artichoke" was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957. He used chrome for the inner diffuser, stainless steel cables and single copper leaves which are position...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Poul Henningsen, Early Edition Artichoke, Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1950s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Poul Henningsen, rare 1st. edition 'Artichoke' ceiling light in copper & steel, executed by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in the 1950s.
Excellent vintage condition.
Signed with original...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel
Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Pendant Lamp, for Louis Poulsen, 1958
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Original PH Artichoke pendant lamp of the circa 1958. Not a reproduction!!
The PH Artichoke lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958 for a Copenhagen restaurant named the Langeli...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
PH Ø48 Design Poul Henningsen Artichoke Manufactured by Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
An all time eye catcher in lightning design. This copper version of Poul Henningsen's Artichoke measures 48 cm in diameter. This item is therefor very usable over a dining table.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Steel, Chrome
Louis Poulsen Extra Large PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Weston, FL
Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Brass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' brass chandelier for Louis Poulsen.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Steel, Brass
Iconic Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Ø720 by Louis Poulsen in Copper
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
If you talk about iconic lighting designs, the Artichoke pendant designed by Poul Henningsen is perhaps one of the best contenders for the no. 1 position. Poul Henningsen designed th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Copper, Steel
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Iconic Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Ø480 by Louis Poulsen in Steel
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Iconic Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Ø480 by Louis Poulsen in RVS
If you talk about iconic lighting designs, the Artichoke pendant designed by Poul Henningsen is perhaps one of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Steel
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' steel chandelier for Louis Poulsen.
The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen resta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Iconic PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, New & Customizable
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Iconic PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen - New & Customizable
If you talk about iconic lighting designs, the Artichoke pendant designed by Poul Henningsen is perha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Copper, Steel
Poul Henning for Poulsen Denmark, White PH Artichoke Ceiling Lamp 72 cm
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Renens, CH
Poul Henning for Poulsen Denmark, White PH Artichoke Ceiling Lamp 72 cm
The PH Artichoke was originally designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for a restaurant in Copenhagen and has ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Poul Henningsen Artichoke Chandelier in Brushed Steel for Louis Poulsen XL Size
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Dallas, TX
Extra large Artichoke chandelier. The height is adjustable with the addition of extra wire. Excellent condition. The fixxture retains the original Louis Poulsen label. Brushed steel ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Steel
Louis Poulsen, Small Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, small Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Measures: Width 480 x Height 465 x Length 480 (mm), 8.6 kg
Material: Leaves: brass, stainless steel polished, cooper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Artichoke Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Hermann Poulsen , Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monumental pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Suspended by ivory enameled-steel canopy, the interior chrome cylinder is surrounded by layers of brushed copper leaves....
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Chrome
PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen current productin by Louis Poulsen. Lacquered copper, The PH Artichoke was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen, a modern...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Louis Poulsen, Medium Glass Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, medium glass artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
600 x 580 x 600, 17.3 kg
Material: Leaves: Clear glass, sandblasted. Fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen Artichoke Ceiling Lamp Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Malmo, SE
Artichoke ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Artichoke in Brushed Steel by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Artichoke measure: Ø60, in brushed steel designed by Poul Henningsen and manufactured by Louis Poulsen in the late 2000s.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Artichoke, in Brushed Steel Ø60, Designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Artichoke, measures: Ø60, in brushed steel designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958 and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The pendant is in great used condition from the 1980s. We have two i...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Poul Henningsen First Edition Artichoke by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Malmo, SE
Rare first edition artichoke ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Louis Poulsen, Large Glass Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, large glass Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Width x Height x Length (mm)
720 x 650 x 720, 24.6 kg
Material: Leaves: Clear glass, sandblasted. Frame: Bright...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Extra Large Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, extra large Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Measures: Width 840 x height 720 x length 840 (mm), 25.2 kg
Material: Leaves: brass, stainless steel polished,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Small Glass Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, small glass Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen.
Measures: Width 480 x height 570 x length 480(mm), 10.9 kg
Material: Leaves: clear glass, sandblasted. Frame: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Poul Henningsen White PH Artichoke Chandelier for Louis Poulsen, Largest Model
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Poul Henningsen White PH Artichoke large chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Artichoke Pendant Designed by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Artichoke designed by Poul Henningsen Ø60. This Artichoke is White and in very good condition.
The lamp is manufactured in four different sizes Ø48, 60, 72 and 84cm in diameter.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Steel
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