Elevate your lighting with Poul Henningsen

 

In the spring of 2022, Louis Poulsen relaunched the integer size PH 3/3 and PH 5/5 chandeliers by the world-renowned Danish designer Poul Henningsen. Each user who purchases an integer size PH pendant lamp can improve the overall lighting quality while expanding its range of applications with a unique three-segment gradient system designed specifically for the pendant lamp.

Poul Henningsen's famous three-section gradient luminaires all originate from System PH, which he worked tirelessly on for many years more than a century ago. In fact, the first luminaires introduced in the 20s of the 20th century were called integer sizes. Henningsen specifically designed these luminaires to create a flawless, glare-free overall lighting effect in the room, resulting in a more rounded appearance than the more well-known hybrid sizes that followed.

Throughout his life, Henningsen developed System PH and designed around 1000,3 lamps for all lighting applications. In addition to integer sizes, he also designed mixed-size luminaires such as the PH 2/<> pendant, a luminaire that could be hung in a lower position and provided ideal lighting and a warm atmosphere.

The numerical names of these luminaires are derived from Henningsens' rational use of System PH, in which shade sizes, materials and finishes can all be combined to create the ideal lighting effect for a specific application. These numbers refer to fractions based in part on the diameter of the upper lampshade. The top shade is paired with the middle shade, the lower shade and the base, and the luminaire was originally developed in a 3:2:1 ratio, so its dimensions are integer sizes, such as PH 3/3 and PH 5/5.

The PH 3/3 and 5/5 can be used in a wide range of applications and are suitable for placement at heights such as hallways or living rooms, as well as at lower heights above dining tables or kitchen counters. Regardless of the height or position of the chandelier, the lampshade ensures a comfortable and unoblivious diffuse light, which is characteristic of the reflective System PH. Depending on the shade material and surface, the illumination profile of the luminaire varies slightly.

For example, the PH 3/3 translucent three-section hand-blown milky glass model can emit a warm glow around the chandelier. Whereas, the PH 3/3 and PH 5/5 models have a matte black metallic tone with a white inner side that reflects a delicate and predominantly downward light. Fixture styles with matte black metal top shades paired with translucent opalescent glass middle and lower shades will also create a warm glow around the chandelier. All models include an easy-to-insert frosted glass diffuser for softer light distribution.

The PH 3/3 and PH 5/5 are suitable not only for the most modern decoration styles, but also for classic architectural environments, whether they are high ceilings or small rooms, whether in private homes or retail concept stores, hotels, restaurants, or any unique, elegant lighting space suitable for high-end lighting and modern Danish classics.

PH 3/3 and PH 5/5 will be available offline from spring 2022.

 

About Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen to the famous Danish writer Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at the Technical School in Friedrichsborg from 1911 to 1914 and then at the Technical Institute in Copenhagen from 1914 to 1917. He began designing traditional functionalist architectural structures, but over the years his professional interests shifted to focus primarily on lighting, and became world-renowned in this field. His area of expertise also dabbles in writing, having worked as a journalist and writer. For a period in the early days of World War II, he was the chief architect of Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. But like many other creative people, he was forced to flee Denmark during the German occupation. However, he soon became an important member of the Danish artists' community in Sweden. His lifelong collaboration with Louis Poulsen began in 1925 and lasted until his death. To this day, Louis Poulsen continues to benefit from his talent. Poul Henningsen was also the first editor of the company magazine "NYT". Sophus Kaastrup-Olsen, the CEO of Louis Poulsen at the time, gave the magazine as a gift to PH because he had been fired from the Danish newspaper he worked for (which considered his views too radical). Poul Henningsen's pioneering exploration of the relationship between light structure, shadows, glare, and color reproduction, as well as the human need for light, remains the cornerstone of Louis Poulsen's research on lighting theory.

 

About Louis Poulsen

Founded in 1874, Danish luminaire manufacturer Louis Poulsen has a product philosophy that is both design and light. Every detail in the design has a specific purpose. The focus on light permeates every design. Louis Poulsen offers a range of lighting products for the commercial and residential lighting markets, offering lighting and solutions for indoor and outdoor applications. Working closely with designers, architects and others such as Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, Øivind Slaatto, Alfred Homann, Oki Sato and Louise Campbell, Louis Poulsen has become one of the world's leading suppliers of architectural and decorative lighting, with a global presence in Copenhagen, Miami, Showrooms are available in Oslo, Tokyo, Singapore and Düsseldorf.