Description
This is the most popular of all Poul Henningsen lamps. The 5 in its name refers to its 50 cm diameter. Designed in 1958, it is intended to hang low above tables and gives a glare free light.
The PH 5 consists of three shades and a cone mounted on three legs. The legs are purple and two smaller coloured shades enhance the spectrum of light sensitive to the eye. Red paint inside of the cone creates a warm tone of light. The PH 5 is wet-painted in a matt surface.
The PH 50 is a modern high gloss version of the PH 5, introduced on the 50th anniversary of the PH 5. The PH 50 is wet-painted in a high-lustre surface. In the PH 50 the legs are painted in aluminium colour.
The PH 50 have a warm red antiglare disc to ensure a warm tone of light while all other inner-sides are white to make effective light.
Technical Info
White, wet painted with matt surface
Shades: Spun aluminium.
Anti-glare disc: Blue and red
Struts: Purple
Concealing shield: Sand-blasted, glass.
Suspension type: Cable 3x0,75mm².
Canopy: White
Cable length: 300cm
Weight: Max. 2.5kg.
Class: Ingress protection IP20. Electric shock protection I w. ground.
F-mark: Yes.
Max 200W
PH 5 pendant lamp - Classic white/Purple
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Description
This is the most popular of all Poul Henningsen lamps. The 5 in its name refers to its 50 cm diameter. Designed in 1958, it is intended to hang low above tables and gives a glare free light.
The PH 5 consists of three shades and a cone mounted on three legs. The legs are purple and two smaller coloured shades enhance the spectrum of light sensitive to the eye. Red paint inside of the cone creates a warm tone of light. The PH 5 is wet-painted in a matt surface.
The PH 50 is a modern high gloss version of the PH 5, introduced on the 50th anniversary of the PH 5. The PH 50 is wet-painted in a high-lustre surface. In the PH 50 the legs are painted in aluminium colour.
The PH 50 have a warm red antiglare disc to ensure a warm tone of light while all other inner-sides are white to make effective light.
Technical Info
White, wet painted with matt surface
Shades: Spun aluminium.
Anti-glare disc: Blue and red
Struts: Purple
Concealing shield: Sand-blasted, glass.
Suspension type: Cable 3x0,75mm².
Canopy: White
Cable length: 300cm
Weight: Max. 2.5kg.
Class: Ingress protection IP20. Electric shock protection I w. ground.
F-mark: Yes.
Max 200W
Designed by Poul Henningsen
The Danish left-wing writer, architect and designer Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) saw electric light as a way of enlightening the people by improving the home and work environment. After comprehensive studies into glare-free multi shade lamps, the electric appliances manufacturer Louis
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