Basing his design on a logarithmic spiral to make optimum use of light, Henningsen strived to influence how we use, shape and see light, catering to the importance of function rather than form. With the shade crafted from mouth blown Italian glass and bases available in chrome plated and black or brass metallised, the table lamp is a sophisticated, elegant piece that can be utilised across the home.
Poul Henningsen is an integral figure in lighting design and architecture, whose revolutionary views on the utilisation of light in the home led to a number of ground-breaking designs.
Collaborating with Louis Poulsen in 1924/25, Henningsen produced the first version of the seminal PH multi-shade lamp, a classic piece of modern lighting design, featuring separate elements which are shaped and assembled in such a way that the bulb is covered and light is directed downward, creating a soft, diffused effect.
Henningsen was aware of the importance of light in urban life, but sought a way to subdue the harshness of electric light while harnessing its mood-altering properties, believing that the aesthetic of an interior is highly dependent on how light is used.
