PH Limited Edition 2019

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The document introduces the PH 3/2 Amber Coloured Glass Floor Lamp, a limited edition design by Poul Henningsen, released by Louis Poulsen in 2019. This lamp, known as 'The Water Pump', is a tribute to Henningsen's legacy in Danish design.

Design Specifications
The lamp features Henningsen's iconic three-shade system from 1926, designed to reduce glare and enhance illumination. The shades are crafted from mouth-blown amber-coloured glass, providing a warm, inviting light. The base, stem, and arm are made of untreated brushed brass, contributing to a sophisticated yet cosy ambience. The light switch, a nod to Henningsen's 1927 table lamps, is also made of brushed brass and engraved with his initials.

Availability
The PH Limited Edition 2019 was available from 1 October to 31 December.

Historical Context
Louis Poulsen and Poul Henningsen introduced coloured, mouth-blown glass lamps in the late 1920s. These lamps were designed to attract customers with their unique craftsmanship and warm glow, reminiscent of candlelight. Each lamp is unique due to the individual crafting of the glass shades.

Poul Henningsen's Legacy
Poul Henningsen was a significant figure in Danish design, known for his work in shaping light. His collaboration with Louis Poulsen began in 1924, leading to the development of the three-shade system in 1926. This system provided softly diffused lighting, enhancing comfort and ambience. Henningsen's work focused on the interplay of light, shadows, and colour reproduction, forming the foundation of Louis Poulsen's lighting philosophy.

Catalog excerpts

Limited Edition 2019 PH 3/2 Amber Coloured Glass Floor Lamp ‘The Water Pump, Design by Poul Henningsen

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A union of Poul Henningsen signature elements In the 1950s, Louis Poulsen introduced a new reading lamp by Poul Henningsen, the celebrated pioneer of Danish design. Because of its adjustable arm that can be levered up and down, the lamp was immediately dubbed ‘The Water Pump’. In honour of Poul Henningsen’s legacy, the PH 3/2 Amber Coloured Glass Floor Lamp is Louis Poulsen’s PH Limited Edition 2019. The Water Pump retains PH’s famous three-shade system from 1926, which he invented to reduce glare and enhance illumination in his lamp designs. The shades are made of mouth-blown amber-coloured...

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A tradition of ambience-making coloured glass Louis Poulsen and Poul Henningsen initially introduced coloured, mouth-blown glass lamps in the late 1920s to attract new customers. Then as now, the naturally varying colourations won people over with their warmth and distinctiveness, highlighting the beauty of hand-craftsmanship. Because the glass of each shade is crafted individually, each lamp is unique – and as much a work of art as a functional addition to the spaces we cherish. Glass shades also come with the added benefit of allowing light to pass through them, providing not only downward...

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Poul Henningsen – The Master of Light The profoundly influential and daring designer, architect, author, and cultural critic Poul Henningsen left his mark on many areas of Danish thought and design, and built a legacy that remains integral to Louis Poulsen’s work to shape light. Henningsen first saw electric light in 1907 and dedicated most of his life to taming and refining the phenomenon. His lifelong collaboration with Louis Poulsen began in 1924. Seeking to reduce glare and enhance illumination, Henningsen developed his revolutionary three-shade system in 1926, achieving softly diffused lighting...

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