Henningsen made it his mission to truly enhance our interior spaces by creating a light source that would provide a flattering, glare-free light as close to natural light as possible. Creating an inviting, warming ambience and adding new dynamism to one of the most recognised forms in lighting design, the PH 5 is now available in a sleek black finish. The black and white shades unite as one to form a beautifully balanced, powerful visual presence, complementing the shade's iconic five-tier silhouette. Acting as an impressive statement piece in a room, the beautiful pendant is perfect for hanging above a dining table or for elegantly illuminating a living room space. The PH 5 Black Pendant Light is also available in a mini version.
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.
