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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. Some marks, spots and scratches. We do not guarantee for the functionality.

Auction

Modern art and design, 9 April 2024

Category
Estimate

25,000–30,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

22,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
22,000 DKK