Designed by Henningsen in 1958, the PH 5 is a true lighting icon, defined by an elegant three-shade system. The mini version is perfect for creating a close, intimate lighting ambience in smaller spaces, whether hung low over a dining table or high in a living room. The stunning brass shade creates a luxurious, eye-catching pendant that can beautifully lift a room, acting as a defining sculptural centrepiece in both residential and commercial settings. The PH 5 Brass is also available in a larger version, part of the Louis Poulsen PH 5 family.
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.
