The history of lighting is marked by the contribution of Scandinavian designers, and on this page you'll find a number of pendant lamps that have left their mark on their time, while continuing to influence contemporary designers.Â
Poul Henningsen's PH5 and PH Artichoke by Louis Poulsen are icons of Danish modernism. Their unique shapes and cut-out metal shades diffuse light in a skilful and harmonious way, eliminating annoying glare. Finnish designer Alvar Aalto, who was close friends with Danish designer Poul Henningsen, is also the creator of several timeless lamps published by Artek.
Other examples include the FlowerPot suspension lamp by Verner Panton (&Tradition), which embodies the pop style of the 1960s, the Concert suspension lamp by Jørn Utzon (Fritz Hansen), the architect of the Sydney Opera House, the Multi-Lite and Semi suspension lamps by Gubi, and many others, along with a number of historic French, Italian and German suspension lamps.Â
