Crafted by Danish writer, designer, and architect Poul Henningsen (1894-1967), the PH 5 Pendant Light captures the essence of the golden hour. Henningsen's innovative design, created in 1958, anticipated the ever-changing shapes and sizes of incandescent bulbs and aimed to eliminate glare. This resulted in a versatile and stunning lamp that could accommodate any bulb.
Originally called the PH lamp in Denmark, it quickly gained popularity in both public buildings and private homes. The iconic design is based on Henningsen's renowned three-shade system, which emits both downward and lateral light for a soft, rich, and completely glare-free illumination. The PH 5 remains a beloved and sought-after design, offering a range of hues and shapes to create characteristic lighting in any living space.
Product details
Materials
Lower shade: Spun steel. Other shades and anti-glare disc: Spun aluminium, spun copper or spun brass. Struts: Rolled aluminium.
Diffuser: Frosted glass.
Finish
Matt powder coated or Matt wet painted.
Light Concept
The fixture provides a comfortable, glare-free light based on the principle of Poul Henningsen’s reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downward. It emits a lateral light as well as illuminating itself, providing a soft radiance from within its core. The lower shade is fitted with a frosted-glass diffuser to ensure that the downwardly directed light is 100% glare-free.
Light source
1x22W A-21/medium
Mounting
Canopy and cord: Black for Monochrome Black, White for all other colors. Cord type: 3-conductor, 18 AWG cloth-covered power cord. Cord length: 12 feet.
Size & Measurements
19.5 (Width) x 10.5 (Height) x 19.5 (Length)
Weight
Monochrome Blue, Monochrome Pale Rose, Monochrome Oyster Grey - 4.8 lbs, Monochrome Pale Pewter, Monochrome Pale Blush - 5.1 lbs, White Classic - 4.7 lbs, Copper - 8.0 lbs, Brass - 7.0 lbs, Raw - 1.1 lbs, Matte White/Pale Rose - 2.2 lbs, All Other Colors - 4.9 lbs
Other information
White matt lacquered aluminium. Anti-glare shade: blue. Struts: purple, rolled aluminium. Canopy: Yes Cord length: 3 m. Cord type: White fabric.
Environmental Product Information
This product is compliant with the requirements contained in the European Directives, RoHS Directive 2011/65 and 2015/863. This product is designed so that 100% of the product can be disassembled and reused. Louis Poulsen is part of ELRETUR which ensures that electronic waste (WEEE) across of Europa is reused. This product must be treated as electronic waste. The product is packaged in a fabric bag and a cardboard box. The cardboard is made from min. 75% recycled fibremass. Additional cardboard material comes from FSC approved sources.
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