PH Artichoke by Louis Poulsen

Designer Poul Henningsen
Year 1958
Architonic id 1056954

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Key features
- Classical masterpiece - 72 “leaves” placed on 12 steel arches - Light source not visible from any angle - glare free - Originally designed for a restaurant in Copenhagen

Concept
The fixture provides 100% glare-free light. The 72 precisely positioned leaves form 12 unique rows of six leaves each. They illuminate the fixture as well as emitting diffused light with a unique pattern. The fixture provides decorative and comfortable lighting.

Story behind the product
The PH Artichoke is considered to be a classical masterpiece made by Poul Henningsen more than 40 years ago. The structure is made of twelve steel arches. On this structure PH placed 72 copper “leaves” in twelve circular rows with six blades in each row. Because each row is staggered from the previous, all 72 leaves are able to “cover for each other”. This design allows viewing the fixture from any angle without being able to see the light source located in the center of the PH Artichoke. The original PH Artichokes were developed for a restaurant in Copenhagen called the Langelinie Pavilion, and they are still hanging there today.

Material
Leaves: Clear glass, sandblasted. Top shade: High lustre chrome plated or white, spun brass. Frame: High lustre chrome plated, laser cut brass. Suspension: High lustre chrome plated, spun aluminium.

Mounting
Suspension type: Cable 3x0,75mm² & wire. Canopy: Yes. Cable length: 4m.

Weight
Max. 22kg.

Class
Ingress protection IP20. Electric shock protection I w. ground.
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PH Artichoke Glass
Year 2008

Architonic id 1056954
Material
Leaves: Punched copper, laser cut stainless steel or punched steel. Top shade: White, spun steel. Frame: High lustre chrome plated, laser cut steel. Suspension: High lustre chrome plated, spun aluminium.

Mounting
Suspension type: Cable 3x0,75mm² & wire. Canopy: Yes. Cable length: 4m.

Weight
Max. 22.5kg.

Class
Ingress protection IP20. Electric shock protection I w. ground.
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PH Artichoke
Year 1958

Architonic id 1012167
Material
Leaves: 24 carat gold plated copper. Frame: High lustre chrome plated steel. Suspension. High lustre chrome plated aluminium

Mounting
Suspension type: 3x stainless steel aircraft cables. Suspension length: 12’. Canopy: White. Cord type: 3-conductor, 18 AWG PVC power cord. Cord color: White.

Weight
Max. 0kg.

Class
Ingress protection IP20. Electric shock protection I w. ground.

Info notes
The fixture is provided with a unique identity number.
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Architonic id 1152313