Louis Poulsen PH 5 Pendant Lamp
Poul Henningsen designed the Louis Poulsen PH Pendant Lamp in 1958 to provide 100% glare-free light. Its design is based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs most of the light downwards. The fixture emits both downward and lateral light. The name comes from the 50 cm diameter of the main shade. At the time the PH 5 was created, there was little consistency in light bulb sizing, so he designed a “PH fixture, which can be used with any kind of light source, Christmas lights, and 100 W metal filament bulbs.” To improve the light source’s colour reproduction characteristics, he inserted small red and blue shades to supplement and subdue colour for the eye—100% glare-free, elegant, and a striking, modern addition to any space.
MEASUREMENTS:
- Height: 26.7 cm / 10.5 inch
- Diameter: 50 cm / 19.5 inch
- Cable Length: 366 cm / 144 inch
MATERIALS:
- Shades: Spun Aluminum
- Struts: Rolled Aluminum
- Bottom Diffuser: Sandblasted Glass
HELPFUL NOTES:
- 1 x 22W LED A21 Medium
- Cord Type: 3-Conductor, 18 AWG White PVC Power Cord
- Dry Location
- cULus Listed
- Please contact us for Electrical Assembly
Poul Henningsen
Denmark, 1894 - 1967
"All political art is bad – all good art is political." - Poul Henningsen
Poul Henningsen was a Danish author, architect and critic, was one of the leading figures of the cultural life of Denmark between the World Wars. In Denmark, he is often referred to as PH. Poul Henningsen was the illegitimate son of author Agnes Henningsen and satirist Carl Ewald. He spent a happy childhood in a tolerant and modern home in Ordrup which was often visited by the leading literates. Between 1911 and 1917 he was educated as an architect, but he never graduated and tried himself as an inventor and painter.
His most valuable contribution to design was in the field of lighting. He designed the PH-lamp in 1925, which, like his later designs, used carefully analyzed reflecting and baffling of the light rays from the bulb to achieve glare-free and uniform illumination. His light fixtures were manufactured by Louis Poulsen. His best-known models are the PH Artichoke and PH5. The lamps created the economic foundation of his later work.
Other notable designs include the PH Grand Piano which is included in several notable 20th-century design collections, including that of the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. He also designed Glassalen for Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.
Louis Poulsen Lighting's philosophy embraces function, comfort, and ambience. Its mission is to offer human-friendly, long-lasting lighting. Founded in 1874, Louis Poulsen Lighting offers timeless, high-quality products that provide exceptional light.
The Louis Poulson Lighting product line includes suspended, ceiling, pendant, table, floor, and wall lighting for indoor and outdoor use. Through collaboration with visionary architects and designers such as Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, and Foster+Partners, Louis Poulsen Lighting's superior styling, and craftsmanship in quality products are found on projects around the globe.
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