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Poul Henningsen Artichoke Pendant Light
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Artichoke pendant light, Denmark, circa 1957. Copper, aluminum
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Copper

Poul Henningsen Artichoke Pendant Light
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A design icon dating from 1958, the PH Artichoke pendant light has 72 leaves in 12 circular rows
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Early Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen 'PH Artichoke' Pendant
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'PH-Artichoke' pendant, stainless steel Denmark, design 1957
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. PH Artichoke pendant lamp. Ca 1970
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. "Kogle" (PH Artichoke) pendant. Upper shade in matte white
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Steel, Copper

PH Artichoke Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen, White, 1958
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of the most iconic, modern lighting designs, the PH Artichoke Pendant Light's origin is ju st
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant – Small
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
quality of light and atmosphere surrounding the product is kept at the highest level. The PH Artichoke was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant – Large
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
quality of light and atmosphere surrounding the product is kept at the highest level. The PH Artichoke was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant, Medium
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
quality of light and atmosphere surrounding the product is kept at the highest level. The PH Artichoke was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Chrome

Poul Henningsen Ph Artichoke Pendant, X-Large
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
quality of light and atmosphere surrounding the product is kept at the highest level. The PH Artichoke was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Poul Henningsen Vintage PH Artichoke Pendant Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Copenhagen. Description A lacquered and chromed steel pendant, model PH Artichoke. Designed in 1958 by Poul
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco 'Artichoke' Pendant Light in Opal Glass and Nickel, Netherlands, 1930s
By Gispen
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pendant light was in The Netherlands in the 1930s. The striking shade is in a downwards
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

White Artichoke, Designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The White Artichoke pendant, designed by the iconic Poul Henningsen in 1958 and expertly crafted by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Big Mid-Century Modern Artichoke by Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Weesp, NL
time. Crafted with precision and passion, each PH Artichoke pendant is a testament to the genius of
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

Iconic Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Ø720 by Louis Poulsen in Copper
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
If you talk about iconic lighting designs, the Artichoke pendant designed by Poul Henningsen is
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Copper, Steel

Iconic Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Ø480 by Louis Poulsen in Steel
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
lighting designs, the Artichoke pendant designed by Poul Henningsen is perhaps one of the best contenders
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel

Iconic PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, New & Customizable
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
iconic lighting designs, the Artichoke pendant designed by Poul Henningsen is perhaps one of the best
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Copper, Steel

First Edition Poul Henningsen 'Artichoke' Chandelier with Copper Shades
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 'PH-Artichoke' pendant, patinated copper, design 1957
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Artichoke, in Brushed Steel Ø60, Designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Artichoke pendant, measuring Ø60 and crafted from brushed steel, stands as an enduring symbol
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Brass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Brass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass, Steel

Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' copper chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Copper, Steel

Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen PH glass Artichoke chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant light
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Artichoke in Brushed Steel by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Artichoke Pendant Lamp: Ø60, a stunning creation by renowned designer Poul Henningsen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Brass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' brass chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass, Steel

Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White. The PH Artichoke pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen PH glass Artichoke chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Aluminum

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' copper chandelier for Louis Poulsen The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Copper, Steel

Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' chandelier for Louis Poulsen in black. The PH Artichoke pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Brass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' brass chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel, Brass

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' steel chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' steel chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen PH glass Artichoke chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Aluminum

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Brass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' brass chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass, Steel

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' copper chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Copper, Steel

Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black. The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' chandelier for Louis Poulsen in black. The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White. The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Steel Chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Copper Chandelier for Louis Poulsen The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Copper, Steel

Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White. The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Glass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large Poul Henningsen PH glass Artichoke chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in Black
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Poul Henningsen "Plate" PH-Lamp Patinated Copper, Louis Poulsen, Denmark, 1958
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
lamps in the grand lobby. While the The "Artichoke" pendant is still in production the "Plate" pendant
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

A substantial brass pendant light by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1960s, Denmark
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Holm Sørensen
Located in Værløse, DK
A substantial Artichoke pendant light designed Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s. Made to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Ceramic Artichoke Handmade Pendant, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ceramic pendant with soft petal shaped layers creating the appearance of an artichoke, an onion or a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware

Opaque Brass and Glass Artichoke Style Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
An opaque glass pendant light. France, c1930s. Artichoke shaped glass. Metal gallery. No rose
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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Red Artichoke Chandelier
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury style chandelier by Poul Henningsen with aluminum leaves. Great pop of red color! (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Red Artichoke Chandelier
Red Artichoke Chandelier
H 24 in Dm 20 in
Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke 600 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
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, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke 720 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
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, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen PH Artichoke 840 Pendant Light by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
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, Denmar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendant Lamp PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian pendant lamp PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen. Ø 84 cm. Edition from
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Attributed to Poul Henningsen Artichoke, 1957
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
series, PH Artichoke, PH Septima, PH Snowball, etc. His life creation has left an important chapter for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Artichoke Lamp by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Hermann Poulsen , Poul Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monumental pendant lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Suspended by ivory enameled-steel
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Copper, Chrome

1 of 4 Large frosted glass Artichoke shaped pendant lamp XL by Peill and Putzler
By Peill & Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
The Artichoke! This fantastic pendant light is manufactured by Peill & Putzler from Germany around
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Smoky "Artichoke" Chandelier by Carlo Nazon for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian "artichoke" chandelier with thick curved smoky and clear textured Murano glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Louis Poulsen, Small Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, small Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen. Measures: Width 480 x Height 465 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Large Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, large Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen. Width x Height x Length (mm) 720 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Louis Poulsen, Medium Artichoke Chandelier by Poul Henningsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, Medium Artichoke chandelier by Poul Henningsen. Width x Height x Length (mm) 600 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Early Edition Copper Poul Henningsen Artichoke Lamp, Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Early production series iconic Artichoke lamp by Poul Henningsen from a stunningly aged copper
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Steel

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Artichoke Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the artichoke pendant you’re looking for. A artichoke pendant — often made from metal, copper and chrome — can elevate any home. There are 149 variations of the antique or vintage artichoke pendant you’re looking for, while we also have 26 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the artichoke pendant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A artichoke pendant made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen and Carlo Nason each produced at least one beautiful artichoke pendant that is worth considering.

How Much is a Artichoke Pendant?

Prices for a artichoke pendant start at $418 and top out at $72,528 with the average selling for $8,741.

Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.

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