Louis Poulsen Ph Artichoke Glass chandelier 48 cm clear glass

The glass version of PH Artichoke dates back to 1927-31, when Poul Henningsen designed a glass pendant lamp called PH Septima with seven types of shade, which was produced by Louis Poulsen until 1940, when it went out of production due to shortages of material during the war. In 1958 Poul Henningsen was asked to design a lamp for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant, a commission he completed in three months, as PH Artichoke is based on the ideas behind PH Septima. PH Septima consisted of seven clear sandblasted glass shades in six backgrounds. PH Artichoke had shades divided into “saw teeth”, as Poul Henningsen called them, and was made of copper. PH Artichoke Glass, handmade and sandblasted, has a similar expression to PH Septima. The soft light spreads through the leaves, to produce a soft, comfortable illumination. Whether on or off, the lamp has an "ice look" that adds a touch of elegance and brightness to any room.

Lighting system

The fixture emits 100% glare-free light. The 72 precisely positioned blades form 12 unique rows of six blades each and illuminate the fixture, as well as emitting diffused light with a unique pattern. The reflection from the source is diffused into the sandblasted surfaces below and this light is reflected decoratively onto the upper surfaces, giving the fixture a unique luminosity. The surface treatment on the glass blades eliminates direct glare. For the energy-saving LED variant, the quality of light and the atmosphere around the product are kept at a maximum level.

Product details

Source 1x100W E27

More information

Material: Plates: clear glass, sandblasted Frame: polished chrome-plated steel. Canopy: yes Cable length: 4 m Cable type: white fabric with wire

Dimensions and measurements

Dimensions (mm):480 (Width) x 570 (height) x 480 (length) Weight:10.9 kg

Mounting

Suspension type: E27 x: Cable 3 x 0.75mm² & suspension cable. Canopy: yes. Cable length: 4m. LED: 2 x 1 mm2 cable and suspension cable. Ceiling rose or external driver box. Cable length: 4m. Maximum distance between external driver box and luminaire: 20m.

POUL HENNINGSEN

The hugely influential Danish designer, architect, writer and cultural critic Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) had a huge impact on Danish thinking and design. His legacy as an original master of light is an integral part of the Louis Poulsen tradition of creating exceptional light.