$15,804
H 70.87 in Dm 23.63 in
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.
Copper
Poul Henning for Poulsen Denmark, White PH Artichoke Ceiling Lamp 72 cm
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Renens, CH
Poul Henning for Poulsen Denmark, White PH Artichoke Ceiling Lamp 72 cm The PH Artichoke was originally designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for a restaurant in Copenhagen and has ...
Aluminum
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.
Stainless Steel, Metal
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.
Copper, Stainless Steel, Chrome
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.
Copper
'Artichoke' Ceiling Lamp By Poul Henningsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The fixture has 72 leaves, positioned to provide 100% glare-free light from any angle. The PH Artichoke lamp was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen ...
Metal
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H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
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, Copper
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.
Copper
"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.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Murano Glass Artichoke Pendant Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age Artichoke ceiling pendant light lamp chandelier in smoke gray and frosted Murano glass and metal by the italian designer Carlo Nason for the editor ...
Metal
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 free luminaire created by 72 leaves, which shield the light source, redirect and re...
Copper
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 unique in shape and visual expression.
Brass
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 and has since then developed into one of the most recognized lights from the 20th c...
Copper, Chrome
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 for the famous "Langelinie Pavillonen" restaurant in Copenhagen, designed by Poul Hen...
Copper
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 in accordance with its age. Unique and rare piece. Dimensions: 34cm H, 35cm W, 35cm ...
Metal
Poulsen Artichoke Ceiling Light
Located in Charleston, SC
A brushed copper colored aluminum artichoke shape ceiling lamp with a beige metal cone ceiling ring and one central downward light, by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen.
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.
Copper, Stainless Steel, Chrome
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.
Copper, Stainless Steel, Chrome
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.
Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel
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.
Chrome, Copper, Stainless Steel
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.
Brass
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H 15.75 in Dm 13.78 in
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 Aage Holm Sørensen for Holm Sørensen & Co AS. This vintage brass lamp has an acid-trea...
Brass
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
$9,131 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
Poul Henningsen 5 Arm Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Poul Henningsen 5 Arm Pendant 23.5" Diameter x 17" OAH
Copper
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$16,624 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$3,270 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Low Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Poul Henningsen 4/3 Copper & Opal Glass Pendant
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Poul Henningsen 4/3 Copper & Opal Glass Pendant - 1950s Dim: 16" Dia. x 12"H
Copper
$11,290 / item
H 28.35 in Dm 33.08 in
Iconic PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, New & Customizable
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Iconic PH Artichoke by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen - New & Customizable If you talk about iconic lighting designs, the Artichoke pendant designed by Poul Henningsen is perha...
Copper, Steel
Poul Henningsen Pendant 18
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Copper Origin: Denmark Dimensions: 18.9" DIAMETER X 14" H Quantity: 2 Date of Manufacture: 1960-1970 At STUDIO BALESTRA, we curate a unique collection of antique and hand...
Copper
$11,121
H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen Copper PH Artichoke Pendant Lamp or Chandelier
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in München, BY
A 20th century iconic light design: PH 'Artichoke' chandelier / pendant lamp. This masterpiece is designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958 for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Manufactured probabl...
Aluminum, Copper
$26,695 / item
H 28.3 in Dm 33.1 in
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' chandelier for Louis Poulsen in White. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillo...
Aluminum, Steel
$26,995 / item
H 28.3 in Dm 33.1 in
Extra Large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' Brass Chandelier for Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large Poul Henningsen 'PH Artichoke' brass chandelier for Louis Poulsen. The PH Artichoke pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen...
Steel, Brass
$24,550 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 28.3 in
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 pendant light was designed in 1958 by Poul Henningsen for the Langelinie Pavillonen resta...
Copper, Steel
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. PH Artichoke pendant lamp. Ca 1970
Located in København, Copenhagen
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. "Kogle" (PH Artichoke) pendant. Upper shade in matte white metal, blades in lacquered copper, suspension with integrated steel line. 72 blades. Ap...
Metal, Steel, Copper
$9,600
H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. PH Artichoke pendant lamp, late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. "Kogle" (PH Artichoke) pendant. Upper shade in matte white metal, blades in brushed steel, suspension with integrated steel line. 72 blades. Late 2...
Metal, Copper, Steel
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.