Watergate Modern Dining Room, DC Metro

The iconic Artichoke pendant light by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Designed in 1958 and produced continuously ever since.Before long, furniture from Poul Henningsen, or PH, as he is known in Denmark, will see the light of day. The Danish designer is world-famous for his lampshade-focused lights, including the Artichoke, but he also designed furniture, which will be released this year, according to Søren Vincents Svendsen, director and owner of ToneArt Interior, which has obtained the rights to produce Henningsen’s furniture.“When we began digging in the archives, it became clear that Poul Henningsen was actually a more prolific designer of furniture than lamps. I’m not sure we’ve dug everything up yet, but for now we’ve found sketches and drawings for 70 different pieces of furniture, from armchairs and a coffee table to a conference table and a rocking horse,” he says.

Pedini DC 4. Opt for a Table and Chairs If your kitchen is open, a standard table-and-chairs setup in the middle of the space works really well. Round or oval tables are my go-to because they counterbalance the linear feel that cabinetry creates and present an element of softness. Plus, they’re just easier to maneuver around. Hang a one-of-a-kind light fixture here for a snazzy way to anchor the space.