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Artichoke Ceiling Lamp

Poul Henningsen Artichoke Ceiling Lamp Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
Poul Henningsen Artichoke Ceiling Lamp Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark

Poul Henningsen Artichoke Ceiling Lamp Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Artichoke ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Poul Henning for Poulsen Denmark, White PH Artichoke Ceiling Lamp 72 cm
Poul Henning for Poulsen Denmark, White PH Artichoke Ceiling Lamp 72 cm

Poul Henning for Poulsen Denmark, White PH Artichoke Ceiling Lamp 72 cm

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Renens, CH

Poul Henning for Poulsen Denmark, White PH Artichoke Ceiling Lamp 72 cm The PH Artichoke was

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

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H 28.35 in Dm 25.99 in

Poul Henningsen Artichoke Ceiling Lamp

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Antwerp, BE

This ceiling lamp model "artichoke” was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957. The lamp is in very

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal

1950s Copper Ceiling Lamp 'Artichoke' by Poul Henningsen
1950s Copper Ceiling Lamp 'Artichoke' by Poul Henningsen

1950s Copper Ceiling Lamp 'Artichoke' by Poul Henningsen

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

This ceiling lamp model "Artichoke" was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957. He used chrome for the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Poul Henningsen Artichoke Ceiling Lamp by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
Poul Henningsen Artichoke Ceiling Lamp by Louis Poulsen in Denmark

Poul Henningsen Artichoke Ceiling Lamp by Louis Poulsen in Denmark

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare and early Artichoke ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

'Artichoke' Ceiling Lamp By Poul Henningsen
'Artichoke' Ceiling Lamp By Poul Henningsen

'Artichoke' Ceiling Lamp By Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Artichoke lamp was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Artichoke Ceiling Lamp by Poul Henningsen Metal Copper Vintage, Denmark, 1960s
Artichoke Ceiling Lamp by Poul Henningsen Metal Copper Vintage, Denmark, 1960s

Artichoke Ceiling Lamp by Poul Henningsen Metal Copper Vintage, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Hermann Poulsen , Poul Henningsen

Located in Milano, IT

A ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) for Louis Poulsen. Metal and copper foils

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Materials

Metal, Copper

Poul Henningsen First Edition Artichoke by Louis Poulsen in Denmark
Poul Henningsen First Edition Artichoke by Louis Poulsen in Denmark

Poul Henningsen First Edition Artichoke by Louis Poulsen in Denmark

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare first edition artichoke ceiling lamp designed by Poul Henningsen. Produced by Louis Poulsen in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

"PH Artichoke" Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 1970s
"PH Artichoke" Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 1970s

"PH Artichoke" Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 1970s

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H 18.51 in Dm 23.63 in L 18.51 in

"PH Artichoke" Lamp by Poul Henningsen, Denmark, 1970s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Hägersten, SE

Ceiling lamp model "Artichoke" designed by Poul Henningsen. This piece produced by Louis Poulsen in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Murano Glass Artichoke Pendant Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass Artichoke Pendant Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s

Murano Glass Artichoke Pendant Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s

By Mazzega, Carlo Nason

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age Artichoke ceiling pendant light lamp chandelier in smoke gray and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage original Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Artichoke Ceiling Lamp
Vintage original Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Artichoke Ceiling Lamp

Vintage original Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Artichoke Ceiling Lamp

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage original Poul Henningsen Artichoke ceiling lamp PH Artichoke (1958) is a 360-degree glare

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Vintage 1960s Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Artichoke Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1970s
Artichoke Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1970s

Artichoke Ceiling Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen, 1970s

By Holm Sørensen

Located in Oslo, NO

Stunning, well made and high quality ceiling lamp in brass. Very rare artichoke model, bold and

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Danish Classic Vintage PH Artichoke Ceiling Lamp in Copper, 1980s
Danish Classic Vintage PH Artichoke Ceiling Lamp in Copper, 1980s

Danish Classic Vintage PH Artichoke Ceiling Lamp in Copper, 1980s

By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen

Located in Renens, CH

The PH Artichoke was originally designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for a restaurant in Copenhagen

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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Chrome

Poul Henningsen "Artichoke" Ceiling Lamp, for Louis Poulsen 1960s
Poul Henningsen "Artichoke" Ceiling Lamp, for Louis Poulsen 1960s

Poul Henningsen "Artichoke" Ceiling Lamp, for Louis Poulsen 1960s

By Poul Henningsen

Located in Pambio Noranco, CH

This chandelier is an icon of the 60s, but still today it is of great design. Artichoke was born

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Large Pendant Ceiling lamp Kogl Artichoke, 1960s
Large Pendant Ceiling lamp Kogl Artichoke, 1960s

Large Pendant Ceiling lamp Kogl Artichoke, 1960s

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H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Large Pendant Ceiling lamp Kogl Artichoke, 1960s

By Hans Kögl

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Beautiful pendant ceiling Hans Kögl, 1960s. The lamp is shaped like a flower and has great patina

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poulsen Artichoke Ceiling Light
Poulsen Artichoke Ceiling Light

Poulsen Artichoke Ceiling Light

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H 39.4 in Dm 23.6 in

Poulsen Artichoke Ceiling Light

Located in Charleston, SC

A brushed copper colored aluminum artichoke shape ceiling lamp with a beige metal cone ceiling ring

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20th Century Danish Chandeliers and Pendants

1950s Copper Ceiling Lamp 'Artichoke' by Poul Henningsen
1950s Copper Ceiling Lamp 'Artichoke' by Poul Henningsen

1950s Copper Ceiling Lamp 'Artichoke' by Poul Henningsen

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

This ceiling lamp model "Artichoke" was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957. He used chrome for the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Stainless Steel, Chrome

1950s Copper Ceiling Lamp 'Artichoke' by Poul Henningsen 'a'
1950s Copper Ceiling Lamp 'Artichoke' by Poul Henningsen 'a'

1950s Copper Ceiling Lamp 'Artichoke' by Poul Henningsen 'a'

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

This ceiling lamp model "Artichoke" was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957. He used chrome for the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Poul Henningsen Copper Ceiling Lamp
Poul Henningsen Copper Ceiling Lamp

Poul Henningsen Copper Ceiling Lamp

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Antwerp, BE

This ceiling lamp model "artichoke"was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957. The lamp is preserving

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel

Poul Henningsen Copper Ceiling Lamp
Poul Henningsen Copper Ceiling Lamp

Poul Henningsen Copper Ceiling Lamp

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H 22.05 in Dm 28.35 in

Poul Henningsen Copper Ceiling Lamp

By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

This ceiling lamp model "Artichoke" was designed by Poul Henningsen in 1957. He used chrome for the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel

Artichoke Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Artichoke Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Artichoke Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

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H 13 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Artichoke Lamp by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

By Holm Sørensen

Located in Vordingborg, DK

Artichoke ceiling lamp designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen in the 1960s in Denmark. Manufactured

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Danish Brutalist Brass Ceiling Lamp Artichoke by Svend Aage Holm-sørensen 1960s
Danish Brutalist Brass Ceiling Lamp Artichoke by Svend Aage Holm-sørensen 1960s

Danish Brutalist Brass Ceiling Lamp Artichoke by Svend Aage Holm-sørensen 1960s

By Holm Sørensen, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in Stockholm, SE

A stunning mid-century Danish brutalist ceiling pendant designed in the 1960s by designer Svend

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Artichoke Ceiling Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic artichoke ceiling lamp available at 1stDibs. A artichoke ceiling lamp — often made from metal, copper and chrome — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer artichoke ceiling lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A artichoke ceiling lamp is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Artichoke Ceiling Lamp?

A artichoke ceiling lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,781, while the lowest priced sells for $1,700 and the highest can go for as much as $16,581.

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 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, 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. (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.)

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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.