Vintage Louis Poulsen PH5 by Poul Henningsen

Beautiful vintage PH5 Hanging Lamp designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, Denmark. Poul Henningsen (Danish, 1894–1967) was a writer, architect, and designer best known for his signature PH lamps. Born in Ordrup, Denmark, Henningsen trained at the Tekniske Skole in Copenhagen, and later studied architecture at the Polyteknisk Laeranstalt. After graduating, he freelanced as an architect and journalist, designing several houses and interiors, and developing a reputation as a sharp critic of conservative politics. In 1924, he created the first of his multi-shade lamps, and went on to win a gold medal at the Paris Exposition des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels a year later, where it was dubbed the "Paris lamp." Working from the theory that the direct glare from an electric light source was detrimental to personal well-being, Henningsen created lamp shades out of separate elements, shaped and assembled in such a way that they covered the bulb, directing light downward, and creating a softer, more diffuse effect. In addition, Henningsen used different colored glass shades with frosted surfaces to minimize the amount of harsh white light emitted, and create a more golden hue. The design of the lamp on the inside spreads the light diffusely. This is an older vintage copy, recognizable by the suspension mechanism at the top of the lamp. It can also be seen that the upper bowl consists of two parts; on the new production units this is made in one piece.

Considering its age, it is therefore in good condition with limited signs of use; see pictures.

E27 (large) Fitting max. 100 watts

Diameter 50cm Height 27cm

Good vintage condition appropriate to the age of the lamp; especially considering this is one of the earlier copies. See the photos for details of the condition.