Light up your world with the Artichoke lamp!
Lamps and light shades should not only bring illumination to living and work spaces; they should also add beauty and flair. Our featured product today is more than just a lamp. It’s a work of art, intentionally crafted to add style to any indoor space. The Poul Henningsen Artichoke Lamp is a spectacle to behold. And in a short while, you would discover why you need to install at least one of these to your space.
Poul Henningsen
“Poul Henningsen, known by his initials ‘PH’ was an architect who created lighting series carrying his name. He can be said to have been the world’s first lighting designer and developer in intent at least; though it’s difficult for us today with our modern understanding of architecture as well-versed because he devoted all career investigating how important light really is for well-being.
History of the Poul Henninsgon Artichoke Lamp
When architects Eva and Nils Koppel asked Danish luminary Poul Henningsen to design the lighting for a buzzy restaurant in Copenhagen’s Langelinie waterfront park, he revisited an old radical idea: designing ceiling lights that resembled artichokes. Just three months later, five finished versions were installed at Langelinie Pavilion with 72 copper leaves total; each used one lightbulb.
Features of the Artichoke pendant light
Artichoke lamp are an international design icon. They’re also designed with 72 leaves, making them totally glare-free and providing high quality light from any angle – a process that still proceeds by hand! The original copper finish ensures warmth in spaces lit up by these renowned lights; white painted metal models add even more versatility to your home decor while polished steel & brushed stainless steel offer fresh alternatives for those who want something different. The world’s most popular hanging light just got better, because now you can choose between 4 available finishes. In 2018, Louis Poulsen celebrated the design’s 60th anniversary with an introduction of a beautiful brass edition. When Henningsen originally designed it in 1968 he opted for solid copper leaves and rose-gold interiors that beautifully reflected light from its hidden source – just like how these new lights will reflect your emotions! The Copper Rose Edition features gentle curves made more organic by shaving off pieces here or there so they can gently touch each other without sharp angles; this allows them to capture even less unwanted attention while still maintaining elegant lines overall.
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Dimensions of the artichoke pendant lamp
The artichoke lamp comes in at least 4 different sizes, depending on your preference and space;
- -Artichoke 480: 18.9″ Diameter x 18.4″ Height.
- -Artichoke 600: 23.6″ Diameter x 22.8″ Height.
- -Artichoke 720: 28.3″ Diameter x 25.6″ Height.
- -Artichoke 840: 33.1″ Diameter x 28.3″ Height.
- Materials used for the artichoke pendant
- Lamp Leaves: Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel or Steel.
- Lamp Shade: White, Spun Steel.
- Lamp Frame: High Luster Chrome Plated, Steel
- Lamp Suspension: High Luster Chrome Plated, Spun Aluminum
- Light Source of the artichoke pendant shade
- Artichoke 480: 200W | A-23 CL Medium | 120V
- Artichoke 600, 720 & 840: 97W LED | 2700K or 3000K | 120-277V/60HZ | DIM 0-10V
Where can you fix the artichoke pendant lamp?
The artichoke lamp can be used in a number of indoor spaces, like;
- -Bedroom.
- -Dining area.
- -Living room.
- -Hallway and stairs.
- -Hotel or office reception.
- -Bar.
- Benefits of using the poul henningsen artichoke lamp
- -It provides 100% glare-free lighting from every angle, and this doesn’t hurt the eyes.
- -It requires no assembly.
- -It adds finesse to any space and highlights the beauty of the furniture in use.
- -A dimmer could be added, for extra light options.
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- What furniture pieces can you use alongside the artichoke lamp?
- -The Question mark chair.
- -Charles Rennie Mackintosh Hillhouse Chair.
- -Vernon Panton’s Cone Chair.
- -Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair.
- -Heartbreaker Lounge Chair.
How to clean your artichoke lamp?
- -Use a non-scratch cleaning pad, if there’s lots of grit on it from being outside. If just dusty, then use clean cloth to remove any dust infiltrate throughout your home or office space!
- -Spray the aluminum leaves with any non-greasy household cleaner and use a dry cloth afterwards.
- -A solution made up 1/2 cup vinegar into 10 cups water can help for discolored aluminum sheeting in an attempt restore its original color again.
How to restore an old artichoke lamp
Take out the leaf; you first have to take the leaf out of the lamp. To do this, you have to do is pull the wire. You can bend the ends open with pliers.
Remove the kinks; as you have the leaf out, you need to remove the kinks. You shouldn’t pull out the kinks with a hammer! If you hit with a hammer, the material would be damaged.
Rub out the kinks; you could press them out of the copper. Put a piece of strong paper between the hammer and leaf to avoid bruises. Then rub it over the leaf like you would do with an iron. If this works, you can clean the leaf and put it back. Never polish the copper side. The browned copper is a valuable patina that reveals the age of the lamp. If you would remove it, I think it would significantly reduce its value. A collector never would buy a lamp with high gloss!
Cut wire; cut the wire to the right size, but you have to first measure the width of the wire tunnel on the leaf. Take the length of the tunnel and add the double thickness of the rail (the large Artichoke has 3mm rails), plus 2x 5mm. These 5mm are to be bent the ends to 90 degrees, to fix the wire.
Reinstall and finish; you have to bend the wire by 5mm, 90 degrees on one side and push it at the lamp through the rail, then the tunnel and again through the rail. You can now bend the second end over to 90 degrees again.
If perfection and style was a lamp, it would be the Poul Henningsen Artichoke Lamp. We have it for less than $600… affordable, right? You can choose from the 4 options we have available and bring life to your office or home today!
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When architects Eva and Nils Koppel asked Danish luminary Poul Henningsen to design the lighting for a buzzy restaurant in Copenhagen’s Langelinie waterfront park, he revisited an old radical idea: designing ceiling lights that resembled artichokes. Just three months later, five finished versions were installed at Langelinie Pavilion with 72 copper leaves total; each used one lightbulb.
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In 2018, Louis Poulsen celebrated the design’s 60th anniversary with an introduction of a beautiful brass edition. When Henningsen originally designed it in 1968 he opted for solid copper leaves and rose-gold interiors that beautifully reflected light from its hidden source – just like how these new lights will reflect your emotions! The Copper Rose Edition features gentle curves made more organic by shaving off pieces here or there so they can gently touch each other without sharp angles.
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When architects Eva and Nils Koppel asked Danish luminary Poul Henningsen to design the lighting for a buzzy restaurant in Copenhagen’s Langelinie waterfront park, he revisited an old radical idea: designing ceiling lights that resembled artichokes. Just three months later, five finished versions were installed at Langelinie Pavilion with 72 copper leaves total; each used one lightbulb.
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Here at regency shop, our replica artichoke lamp goes for less than $600.
Artichoke pendant
When architects Eva and Nils Koppel asked Danish luminary Poul Henningsen to design the lighting for a buzzy restaurant in Copenhagen’s Langelinie waterfront park, he revisited an old radical idea: designing ceiling lights that resembled artichokes. Just three months later, five finished versions were installed at Langelinie Pavilion with 72 copper leaves total; each used one lightbulb.
Artichoke pendant lamp
Artichoke fixtures are an international design icon. They’re also designed with 72 leaves, making them totally glare-free and providing high quality light from any angle – a process that still proceeds by hand!
Artichoke pendant shade
The fixture ensures a beautiful and comfortable light, which is distributed inwards as well outwards. The high quality of this energy efficient LED variant creates the same renowned atmosphere around your home with its 100% glare free illumination due to 72 leaves holding six each carefully positioned on top row by creators who took great care into making sure they were perfectly aligned so that every single one could produce uniform distribution across entire area without any hotspots or shadows being casted anywhere else but at where it should be – right above whatever you’re sitting/lounging onto!
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Artichoke fixtures are an international design icon. They’re also designed with 72 leaves, making them totally glare-free and providing high quality light from any angle – a process that still proceeds by hand! The original copper finish ensures warmth in spaces lit up by these renowned lights; white painted metal models add even more versatility to your home decor while polished steel & brushed stainless steel offer fresh alternatives for those who want something different.
Louis Poulsen artichoke pendant
When architects Eva and Nils Koppel asked Danish luminary Poul Henningsen to design the lighting for a buzzy restaurant in Copenhagen’s Langelinie waterfront park, he revisited an old radical idea: designing ceiling lights that resembled artichokes. Just three months later, five finished versions were installed at Langelinie Pavilion with 72 copper leaves total; each used one lightbulb.
10 Chairs for your artichoke lamp
Frasier Crane had a slick pad, every item carefully selected. The lamp by Corbu, a chair by Eames, and the couch an exact replica of the one Coco Chanel had in her Paris atelier. Artichoke lamp is elegant and stylish. And his father’s well worn, yellow-green recliner, held together with duct tape, stood centerpiece in his living room. Be warned – finishing off your room extends to the last piece of furniture.
1. Vernon Panton’s Cone Chair. This will impress those guests who know their architecture. Designed in the same year as the artichoke light, this completes the feel sought by designers and stylists of the era. The inverted teardrop shape mimics that of the Artichoke light.
2. Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair. Another era classic, the chair resembles a face-up palm – again drawing attention to the vertical space of the area. It extends volume to your room and adds focus to the light which remains the focal point of the room. 3. Heartbreaker Lounge Chair. A heart motif swiveller, this one is modern and fun. It is great for both living rooms and foyers.
4. The Question mark chair. Get eclectic. Get it in red. They were wondering about the light anyway.
5. Charles Rennie Mackintosh Hillhouse Chair. A visual delight and perfect for modern dining rooms, the vertical extensions extending to your ceiling draw attention to the highlight above eye level.
6. Kevin Rodel’s High Back. This is an exact copy of Mackintoshes’ original Ingram street chair – complete with horse hair fabric pattern. You may need to sell your horse at well over $2000 per chair though. Yeehaw, saddle up cowboy (or saddle down – whatever).
7. The Trinity contemporary leather lounge. With its teardrop design and spiked back, it points up at your marvel of lighting. It will also point the occupant straight at it, if they don’t pay enough homage to your modern vision.
8. Le Corbusier Leather Chaise Lounge. Mimicking the blade design of the light, this is the perfect accent piece of comfort. Beware – comfortable guests are difficult to get out.
9. The High Backed Brushed Aluminium Navy Chair. By adding height to the chair backs, your decorating area is elongated. Perfect for wide areas where wall space is dull.
10. The Emeco 111 Navy Chair. Made from 111 recycled plastic Coke bottles and 66 years of Emeco know-how, this is a conversation piece of note and certainly shows off your green side. No need to wonder what drinks to serve either.
Cleaning Your artichoke light
The Poul Henningsen designed feature light first made its appearance in 1958 and is still popular as a design classic. A futuristic design, coupled with a soft diffused light makes it perfect for all areas where it’s striking appearance and practical lighting is sought. Due to the number of blades in the design and the high resultant surface area of the fitting, it does tend to attract dust and needs to be cleaned once or twice a year, depending on the dust and conditions in your area of course.
• The design of the light makes the use of feather dusters and vacuum cleaners impractical. Fair warning – this is not a 2 minute job.
• When used as a ceiling-mounted fitting, access to the light is difficult. Rather than disconnecting the light, use a tall ladder and remove the leaves from their mountings. On most artichoke lights, this is not a difficult procedure as the leaves attach easily to the body and is uniform in size, so replacing them is not a jig-saw puzzle operation.
• If the leaves are of differing sizes or fixed to the body, you may have to clean the fixture in place. Follow all the safety procedure. Ensure that the power is off before handling the light and make sure your ladder or base is stable.
For brushed aluminum leaves.
• Use a non-scratch cleaning pad such as a Scotch-brite pad if there is a lot of grit on it from being outside. If just dusty, use a clean cloth to remove any dust.
• A solution of 1/2 cup of vinegar to 1 quart of water can help for a discolored aluminum. Use a clean cloth to rub this solution into the aluminum.
• Spray the aluminum with any non-greasy household cleaner and dry it with a dry cloth. This will make your brushed aluminum shine.
For glass leaves:
• Use a clean cloth to wipe any dust from the leaves. If the dirt is stubborn, wash with warm water and dish-washing soap. Rinsing with hot water to remove any trace of soap is the key here.
• Wipe down with a good quality window cleaner. Ensure that there are no water stains on the glass and polish with a dry cloth.
To prevent future dust build up, wipe the leaves down with fabric softener sheets before refitting them the base of the light. Apart from reducing static electricity on the leaves which will attract dust; it will give you the benefit of a fresh smell in the room. Wipe down as much of the frame with the fabric softener sheets before fitting the leaves.