This lamp was designed by Poul Henningson in 1958. I have fallen madly in love with it for two reasons.
The first is its simple beauty. The way that the light is directed by the copper (or in this case glass) creating shadows within the lamp accentuating the depth and sculptural form. The copper model uses this effect to create a warm glow that is very comforting.
The second reason is that it was created in 1958 yet stands up today as benchmark of Scandinavian Modernism. Even after 50 years it is relevant. I hope that can be said of my designs 50 years from now.
Rest assured that if you are a guest in my home ten years from now you will see this lamp hanging over my dining table.
Coincidentally the next post will be about the dining table.
For more information on the Artichoke Lamp see Louis Pulson.
5 comments:
I heart artichokes. I like the lamp too.
I accidentally logged in & published in the middle of my last comment (well more in the beginning) which in effect will create more than one comment on your posting which may inadvertently exaggerate your popularity. That sounded kind of mean, kind of like a stab right in the heart (get it? artichoke? ha!). Now that I'm done entertaining myself... I know nothing about design but I do know what I like, and I like the artichoke lamp. I wonder if they make artichoke toasters? Maybe we can go pick one up at Linens and Things next weekend, sweetheart?
It is wicked cool! I love it!
That lamp looks dangerous, not warm and inviting. Does it even qualify as a lamp? Isn't it more of a light fixture? Do you think Amelie Poulain would agree that even artichoke luminaires have hearts?
Looking forward to reading about the table--if in fact it is a table.
I'm sick of the damned lamp. Post something new and exciting. His name is Robert Paulson. His name is Robert Paulson.
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