PH ARTICHOKE

Louis Poulsen

PH ARTICHOKE

One of the most iconic, modern lighting designs, the PH Artichoke Pendant Light's origin is just as noteworthy. Originally designed in 1958 for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant located in Denmark's capital Copehagen, the modern pendant light features a sculptural design that is as beautiful as it is functional. Each artichoke leaf is carefully positioned by hand to create a visually compelling fixture as well as ensure a totally glare-free lighting experience from every angle. The 72 metal leaves are placed in 12 rows of six leaves and are skillfully arranged to diffuse the light cast from the center of the fixture. Due to the glare-free light that is cast and its decorative structure, the PH Artichoke Lamp is the ideal option for above a dining table, or in an entryway or living room. Designed by Poul Henningsen.

FINISH

aluminium

SIZE

48*48*49.7

COLOR

Copper

White

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Designer

Poul Henningsen

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, Denmark from 1911-14, and then at Technical College in Copenhagen from 1914-17.

He started practicing traditional functionalistic architecture, but over the years his professional interests changed to focus mainly on lighting which is what he is most famous for. He also expanded his field of occupation into areas of writing, becoming a journalist and an author. For a short period at the beginning of WWII, he was the head architect of the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. But like many other creative people, he was forced to flee Denmark during the German occupation but soon became a vital part of the Danish colony of artists living in Sweden.

His lifelong collaboration with Louis Poulsen began in 1925 and lasted until his death. To this day, Louis Poulsen still benefits from his genius. Poul Henningsen was also the first editor of the company magazine “NYT”. The CEO of Louis Poulsen at the time, Sophus Kaastrup-Olsen, gave the magazine to PH as a gift because he had been terminated from the Danish newspaper he worked for (his opinions were too radical).

Poul Henningsen's pioneering work concerning the relations between light structures, shadows, glare, and color reproduction—compared to man’s need for light remains the fondation of the lighting theories still practiced by Louis Poulsen.

Louis Poulsen

PH ARTICHOKE

FINISH

SIZE

COLOR

For more information, please visit the Design Repubilc showroom.

Designer

Poul Henningsen

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