Louis Poulsen Ph 5 pendant light

PH 5 Pendant Lamp by Louis Poulsen

The PH 5 pendant lamp is part of the PH3 shade series and has evolved from a hanging lighting solution to various types of lighting for tables, floors, walls, and a wide range of pendant lights. Over the years, more than a thousand variants have been developed with differences in size, material, finish, and light source. The PH 5 and its younger sibling, the PH 50, can be hung low over the table and consist of three shades and cones on three arms. The two smaller shades enhance the spectral composition of the light, which is hardly perceptible to the human eye. The design of the visible reflector allows for vertical and horizontal light distribution. The lower shade is made of sandblasted glass, which diffuses the light.

Poul Henningsen Design - Order PH 5 Pendant Lamp Online

Poul Henningsen's design of the PH 5 pendant lamp remains timeless even after 50 years, characterized by the combination of three- and four-colored light sources that ensure completely glare-free illumination. Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen and was the son of the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He studied at the Technical School in Fredericksburg and at the Technical Institute in Copenhagen, where he began to focus on traditional functionalist architecture. However, his main interest soon became lighting design, which led to his recognition.