Featuring a cleverly concealed light source that emits light outwards, diffused through no fewer than 72 individual leaves, the Artichoke is an international design icon. First introduced in 1958, the lamp has been a mainstay of the collection ever since.
Originally produced with Copenhagen’s Langelinie Pavilion in mind, the Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke Lamp was designed to look sculptural even when turned off, enhancing the building’s impressive Modernist aesthetic. This very special edition of the chandelier has been produced to mark the 150th anniversary of Louis Poulsen and features a pale rose wet-painted inner side and brass metal frame.
This special edition is one of three hundred and has its unique number engraved on one of the leaves. You will also receive a copy of the First House of Light, a coffee table book that celebrates Louis Poulsen's rich heritage.
Poul Henningsen is an integral figure in lighting design and architecture, whose revolutionary views on the utilisation of light in the home led to a number of ground-breaking designs.
Collaborating with Louis Poulsen in 1924/25, Henningsen produced the first version of the seminal PH multi-shade lamp, a classic piece of modern lighting design, featuring separate elements which are shaped and assembled in such a way that the bulb is covered and light is directed downward, creating a soft, diffused effect.
Henningsen was aware of the importance of light in urban life, but sought a way to subdue the harshness of electric light while harnessing its mood-altering properties, believing that the aesthetic of an interior is highly dependent on how light is used.
