Louis PoulsenDesign: Poul Henningsen
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- Dimensions
- 320 (width) x 173 (height) x 320 (length) mm
- Material
- Three-shade System PH with shades in a translucent opal finish and white inner surfaces
- Light source
- E27 socket, 1 bulb, IP20 indoor. Bulb not included.
- Weight
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Poul Henningsen designed the PH 5 in 1958 around a practical problem: bulbs kept changing shape and size, and every change brought a fresh risk of glare. His answer was a three-shade pyramid that lights itself and throws light both downward and sideways, so the lamp gives an even, glare-free light with any bulb placed inside it. Early versions carried red and blue tinted inner shades to correct the colour of the light, and as light sources improved these were left out. This is the compact Ø320 version, with translucent opal shades and white inner surfaces in four colourways: opal beige, opal white, opal pale rose and opal pale blue.
At 320 mm across, 173 mm tall and 1.8 kg, it is the size for smaller rooms: over a two-seat dining table, above a kitchen counter, or beside a bed. The opal shades are translucent, so the body of the lamp glows quietly along with the light it casts down and out. It hangs on a 3 m cord.
Light source: E27 socket, 1 bulb, IP20 indoor. Bulb not included.
| Brand | Louis Poulsen |
|---|---|
| Designer | Poul Henningsen |
| Size (mm) | 320 (width) x 173 (Height) x 320 (Length) |
| Cable | 3 m |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Material | Three-shade System PH with shades in a translucent opal finish and white inner surfaces, in opal beige, opal white, opal pale rose or opal pale blue. Cord: 3 m fabric. Light source: E27, bulb not included. IP20. |
| Light source | E27 socket, 1 bulb, IP20 indoor. Bulb not included. |
| Color | Opal beige |
| Item number | 5741116258 |
| EAN | 5714693406296 |
- Delivery to Hungary: 1–3 business days (after dispatch).
- 30-day returns.
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| Size | |||
| Size | Size (mm): 320 (width) x 173 (height) x 320 (length) | Ø: 300 mm Height: 163 mm | Ø: 500 mm Height: 267 mm |
| Light source | |||
| Light source | E27 socket, 1 bulb, IP20 indoor | E14, 1 bulb, max 20 W; dimmable with a dimmable bulb | E27 (E26 compatible), 1 bulb, max 75 W; dimmable with a dimmable bulb |
| Material | |||
| Material | Three-shade System PH with shades in a translucent opal finish and white inner surfaces | Matt lacquered aluminium with white inner sides (polished brass/copper on metal versions) | Matt lacquered aluminium with white inner sides |
| Price | |||
| Price | €498,95 | From €671,28 | From €892,63 |
Louis Poulsen
Glare-free with any bulb since 1958
DesignerPoul Henningsen1894–1967
Poul Henningsen designed the PH 5 in 1958, when light bulbs kept changing shape and size. He shaped its shades so the lamp gives soft, glare-free light whatever bulb sits inside. The family now runs from the 50 cm original to the 30 cm Mini and the 32 cm Opal.
- Year Henningsen designed the PH 5
- 1958
- Main shade that gives the lamp its name
- 50 cm
- Sizes: Ø 300, Ø 320 Opal and Ø 500 mm
- 3
- Fabric cord on every version
- 3 m
Made for the dining table
The shades send light down onto the table and softly out into the room. You never look straight into the bulb.
Built around any bulb
Henningsen calculated the shades so the light stays glare-free even as bulb shapes change.
Three sizes, one idea
The 50 cm PH 5 suits large tables, the 30 cm Mini and the 32 cm Opal suit smaller tables and rooms.
Metal or opal
Choose matt lacquered aluminium with white insides, or translucent opal shades that glow through.
Built on the spiral
Henningsen based the shade curves on the logarithmic spiral. Each shade catches light and reflects it before it leaves the lamp. The light on the table is soft, with no bright spot to squint at.
A shape for changing bulbs
Henningsen made the PH 5 because new bulbs kept arriving in new shapes, each bringing fresh glare. His shades hide the bulb from normal viewing angles, so the lamp still works with the LED bulbs of today.
Choosing the size
The 50 cm PH 5 fits most dining tables and kitchen islands. The Mini at 30 cm and the Opal at 32 cm are right for small tables, kitchens and bedrooms, or hung in a row over a long counter.
Materials
- Matt lacquered aluminium
- Shades with white inner sides spread the light evenly, whatever colour is outside.
- Opal shades
- On the Ø 320 Opal, translucent shades with white inner surfaces let the lamp glow from within.
- Fabric cord
- A 3 m cord with canopy lets you set the hanging height you need.
Henningsen began working with Louis Poulsen in 1924, a partnership that lasted his life. His PH lamp won gold at the 1925 Paris Exposition. In 1925–26 he set out the three-shade system that the PH 5 builds on, and he designed the PH 5 itself in 1958.
Using it at home
How high should I hang it?
About 60–70 cm above a dining table or kitchen island.
Which bulb should I use?
An E27 bulb. A warm LED of 2700–3000 K gives the softest result.
Can I dim it?
Yes, with a dimmable bulb and a compatible dimmer.
Which size should I choose?
The 50 cm PH 5 suits larger dining tables. The Mini and the Ø 320 Opal suit smaller tables, kitchens and compact rooms.
How do I clean it?
Let it cool, then dust the shades with a soft, dry cloth or a soft brush.
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