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

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...

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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...

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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...

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