An elevation of his iconic three-shade pendant system, the PH 6½-6 Pendant Light saw Henningsen introduce four shades into his designs. A delicate, sculptural piece, the pendant was intended to be mounted high up and serve as an alternative to chandeliers; increasing the amount of light emitted and providing greater illumination than was possible using standard three-shade lights. Whether hung high in a large, open-plan space, or low over a dining or coffee table, the innovative design ensures a magnificent lighting atmosphere wherever it is placed. Also available, the Louis Poulsen PH 5-4½ Pendant Light.
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.
