Description

The PH 5 fixture offers 100% glare-free light through its reflective three-shade system, directing light downward while providing lateral illumination. Poul Henningsen designed it to accommodate various light sources, addressing his skepticism about bulb manufacturers' understanding of consumer needs.

In 2017, Louis Poulsen introduced the PH 5 Mini with a 30 cm top shade, resizing the iconic pendant for modern interiors. In 2020, the PH 5 Mini Monochrome series launched, featuring matte metal shades in black, white, and ultra blue, adding a contemporary aesthetic to the classic design.

Details

Made In: Denmark
Design Year: 1958

Material Description

• Light source: 1x20W E14
  
• Material: white matt lacquered aluminum
  
• Anti-glare shade: blue
  
• Struts: purple, rolled aluminum
  
• Canopy: Provided
  
• Cord length: 3 m
  
• Cord type: White fabric

Dimensions

Size: W300 x H163 x L300 mm
Weight: 0.9kg

Designer

Poul Henningsen, 1925-1926

The very influential Danish designer, architect, writer, and cultural critic, Poul Henningsen (1894-1967), has had a huge impact on Danish thinking and design. His legacy is an integrated part of Louis Poulsen’s endeavor to shape light.

Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen in 1894 as the son of the Danish writers Agnes Henningsen and Carl Ewald. He started practicing traditional functionalist architecture, but over the years his professional interests changed to focus mainly on lighting, which is what he is most famous for.