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

“Artichoke”. A pendant with chromed steel frame and white lacquered lamellae. Designed 1958. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Diam. 84 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 scratches and marks. A few crooked lamellaes. We do not guarantee for the functionality.

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20,000 DKK

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