Français
English
Mid-Century modern scandinavian pendant lamp PH 5 Brass by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
-
Poul Henningsen
-
Louis Poulsen
- LP043 Delivery time 1 / 2 weeks
€ 1,240.00 Incl. VAT
Mid-Century modern scandinavian pendant lamp PH 5 Brass by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. New product.
Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers. The fixture was christened pH 5 due to the 50 cm diameter of the main shade. Poul Henningsen wanted to improve the colour reproduction characteristics of the light source in the PH 5.
To celebrate the 60th anniversary in 2018 of this beloved pendant, Louis Poulsen released the PH 5 in an edition that pairs copper shades and white tiers – and in 2019 with brass shades. The new metallic-and-white combination highlights Henningsen’s shade system design and adds new dynamism to one of his most recognised forms, with the mirror-like metal tiers reflecting their surroundings. The metal shades a untreated and will patinate over time.
Light source : E27. Canopy included.
| Year | 1958 |
| Dimensions | H : 26,7 cm. Ø 50 cm. Cable length : 3 m. Weight : 1 kg |
| Material | Polished brass and white matt lacquered aluminium. Anti-glare shade: copper. Struts: white, rolled aluminium. Please note that the copper and brass surface is untreated. This means that the surface will change over time and develop a patina. |
| Style | Classique Neuf |
| Origin | Denmark |
| Fournisseur | Louis Poulsen |
Poul Henningsen
Denmark (1894-1967)
Danish architect Poul Henningsen, known by his initials, PH was obsessed with light. He is the legendary creator of the lighting series carrying his name. He can be said to be the worlds first lighting architect.
Poul Henningsen devoted his entire career to investigating the importance of light for our well being. He worked on the theory that the observer should not be subjected to direct glare from the electric light source. Henningsen used a series of layered shades to both spread the light and conceal the light bulb, thus creating a softer more diffused lighting. One of Denmark's major figures in 20th-century lighting design, Henningsen was also an independent architect, designer of theatre interiors and tubular steel furniture, critic, and editor of the magazine Kritisk Revy (Critical Review). Highly critical of the widespread lack of imagination in domestic lighting in Copenhagen, Henningsen came to prominence with the first of his multi-shade lamps designed in 1924, setting the pattern for his subsequent lighting work. Known as the Paris Lamp (and later as the PH lamp) it won a competition for a light fitting for the Paris Exposition des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels of 1925, where he was awarded a Gold Medal, and was put into production by the Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen.
Henningsen's design principles were based on the scientific analysis of the ways in which lampshades distribute light, glare, and reflection. The PH lampshades were composed of a series of separate, interleaved elements that gently diffused the light throughout the space in which it was situated as well as directing it downwards
same designer : Poul Henningsen
