Earliest 1960's production PH Artichoke Ø72 .
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Model: Artichoke Ø72
Designer: Poul Henningsen
Producer: Louis Poulsen
Origin: Denmark
Period: 1960-1962
Materials: Copper, metal, chrome
Condition: Very good, patine, few spots
Dimensions: Ø72. H. 65cm
The first 5 Artichoke ceiling lights were commissioned in 1957 from Poul Henningsen by architects Eva and Nils Koppel for use in the Langelinie Pavilion restaurant in Copenhagen. They are not for sale, they still hang there today (see picture 8).
In the early 1960's after much praise and popular demand Louis Poulsen started producing the PH Artichoke for the market.
This Artichoke lamp here is such early 1960's example. It was almost exactly like the Langelinie lamps, two screw configuration on the upper skirt (picture), the one wire suspension (that later changed to a 3 wire suspension).
Though for better handling they added two riveted 'flippable' handles to carry the lamp (later in the 60's came the steady RVS handles). The 5 Langelinie lamps have no handles.
The lamp is in a very good condition. Some patina on the leaves as is clearly visible. I noticed, when filming, that 2 leaves have some smudge. Not visible. I do not know if this is dirt or patina. For me not worth mentioning for a lamp of this age, but it's just that it has been said (video).
This lamp is formidable. The pictures & video give a good idea of this early and hard to find PH Artichoke by Poul Hennigsen.
If you are looking for 'the real McCoy' this is the one you are looking for.
It ticks all the boxes:
-Right early age for stable value (first riveted handles & one wire suspension).
-Right patina, only available through age.
-Most sought after size Ø72
PH Artichoke Sizes (4) and Recommended Spaces:
PH Artichoke 48 (Ø 48 cm / 18.9 inches): Best for: Intimate spaces, small dining rooms, cozy corners, or bedrooms. Ceiling Height: Ideal for standard heights of 2.40–2.70 m.
PH Artichoke 60 (Ø 60 cm / 23.6 inches): Best for: Medium to large dining rooms, living rooms, or over standard dining tables. Ceiling Height: Suitable for 3 m+.
PH Artichoke 72 (Ø 72 cm / 28.3 inches): Best for: Large, spacious areas, long dining tables, or large livingrooms. Ceiling Height: Ideal for 3 m+ ceilings.
PH Artichoke 84 (Ø 84 cm / 33.1 inches): Best for: Monumental spaces, high-ceilinged, or commercial settings (e.g., halls, entryways). Ceiling Height: Ideal for 4.50 m+.
Officialy this model had no ceiling plate. Just like the picture of the Langelinie lamps (see picture). Former owner ordered a ceiling plate on the Louis Poulsen site. Purist should beware to hang this lamp without the canopy.
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