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Poul Henningsen (b. Ordrup 1894, d. Hillerød 1967)

“Artichoke”. A pendant with chromed steel frame and brushed and patinated copper lamellae. Designed 1958. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Diam. 60 cm.

Literature: “Light Years Ahead”. 1994. Jørstian, Tina and Poul Munk Nielsen (ed.), ill. p. 277. PH “Artichoke” was designed in 1958 for the restaurant Langelinie Pavillionen in Copenhagen, where it is still mounted. The luminaire consists of 72 leaves/lamellae divided into 12 rows, and their mutual placement provides a totally glare-free light regardless the viewing angle. Source: Louis Poulsen.

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches and marks. We do not guarantee for the functionality.

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25,000 DKK

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21,000 DKK  

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