Poul Henningsen endeavoured to create glare-free light, direct light where it was most needed, and create soft shadows, using incandescent bulbs as a light source.
Henningsen’s mathematic approach to lighting, using the logarithmic spiral, led to the development of the three-shade system in 1925-6 and the following product family, which over the years has included hundreds of different models, ranging from floor lamps to table lamps, pendants, chandeliers and wall lamps.
The PH 2/1 Portable is a cordless version of the classic petite table lamp, which with its mouth-blown opal glass-shades and stem and base made of either high-lustre chrome or metallised brass.The portable version of the lamp is perfect for use both indoors and outdoors, particularly in spots where there may not be easy access to mains electricity, such as inside a bookcase or on a bedside table.
Light concept
Based on Poul Henningsen’s reflective three-shade system, this petite table lamp provides a soft downward directed light, while emitting a wonderful glow. The four-layered dusty terracotta coloured mouth-blown opal glass shades are glossy on top, and in combination with a sandblasted matt opal white lower side, it yields a soft and poetic light.
Designers: Poul Henningsen
Producer: Louis Poulsen
Manufactured: Denmark
Design Year: 2011
Production Year: 2000’s
Type: Table Lamp
About Louis Poulsen
Founded in 1874, the Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen has collaborated with renowned Danish designers to create timeless, high-quality lamps that produce exceptional light. In celebration of its 150th anniversary, the company presents a special anniversary collection featuring iconic lamps that have become unique, collectible pieces distinguished by a pale pink hue inside the lampshades and elegant brass details.
The inspiration behind Louis Poulsen’s designs have emerged from the belief that shadow is just as aesthetically important as light. This sentiment is clearly portrayed in the iconic PH Artichoke lamp with 72 precisely positioned leaves to provide a glare free light from all angles. Over the years, this philosophy has attracted many notable architects and designers such as, Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, Oki Sato and Louise Campbell to name a few.
About the Designer
Poul Henningsen
The highly influential Danish designer, architect, writer, and cultural critic, Poul Henningsen (1894-1967), has had a huge impact on Danish thinking and design. His legacy as the original master of light is an integrated part of Louis Poulsen’s heritage of creating exceptional light.
Poul Henningsen, born in Copenhagen in 1894, was the son of the Danish writers Agnes Henningsen and Carl Ewald. He started practicing traditional functionalist architecture, but over the years his professional interests shifted to primarily focus on lighting, for which he is most famous. He also expanded his field of occupation into areas of writing, becoming a journalist and an author.
For a short period at the beginning of WWII, Henningsen was the head architect of the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. But like many other creative people, he was forced to flee Denmark during the German occupation, and soon became a vital part of the Danish colony of artists living in Sweden.
Price: HK$9,000 / US$1,150
Contact us for more details or for any other Louis Poulsen Lighting Orders.
Delivery:
We deliver worldwide, please contact us for a shipping equation.
Poul Henningsen endeavoured to create glare-free light, direct light where it was most needed, and create soft shadows, using incandescent bulbs as a light source.
Henningsen’s mathematic approach to lighting, using the logarithmic spiral, led to the development of the three-shade system in 1925-6 and the following product family, which over the years has included hundreds of different models, ranging from floor lamps to table lamps, pendants, chandeliers and wall lamps.
The PH 2/1 Portable is a cordless version of the classic petite table lamp, which with its mouth-blown opal glass-shades and stem and base made of either high-lustre chrome or metallised brass.The portable version of the lamp is perfect for use both indoors and outdoors, particularly in spots where there may not be easy access to mains electricity, such as inside a bookcase or on a bedside table.
Light concept
Based on Poul Henningsen’s reflective three-shade system, this petite table lamp provides a soft downward directed light, while emitting a wonderful glow. The four-layered dusty terracotta coloured mouth-blown opal glass shades are glossy on top, and in combination with a sandblasted matt opal white lower side, it yields a soft and poetic light.
Designers: Poul Henningsen
Producer: Louis Poulsen
Manufactured: Denmark
Design Year: 2011
Production Year: 2000’s
Type: Table Lamp
About Louis Poulsen
Founded in 1874, the Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen has collaborated with renowned Danish designers to create timeless, high-quality lamps that produce exceptional light. In celebration of its 150th anniversary, the company presents a special anniversary collection featuring iconic lamps that have become unique, collectible pieces distinguished by a pale pink hue inside the lampshades and elegant brass details.
The inspiration behind Louis Poulsen’s designs have emerged from the belief that shadow is just as aesthetically important as light. This sentiment is clearly portrayed in the iconic PH Artichoke lamp with 72 precisely positioned leaves to provide a glare free light from all angles. Over the years, this philosophy has attracted many notable architects and designers such as, Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, Oki Sato and Louise Campbell to name a few.
About the Designer
Poul Henningsen
The highly influential Danish designer, architect, writer, and cultural critic, Poul Henningsen (1894-1967), has had a huge impact on Danish thinking and design. His legacy as the original master of light is an integrated part of Louis Poulsen’s heritage of creating exceptional light.
Poul Henningsen, born in Copenhagen in 1894, was the son of the Danish writers Agnes Henningsen and Carl Ewald. He started practicing traditional functionalist architecture, but over the years his professional interests shifted to primarily focus on lighting, for which he is most famous. He also expanded his field of occupation into areas of writing, becoming a journalist and an author.
For a short period at the beginning of WWII, Henningsen was the head architect of the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. But like many other creative people, he was forced to flee Denmark during the German occupation, and soon became a vital part of the Danish colony of artists living in Sweden.
Price: HK$9,000 / US$1,150
Contact us for more details or for any other Louis Poulsen Lighting Orders.
Delivery:
We deliver worldwide, please contact us for a shipping equation.
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