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Poul Henningsen 125 Years

Poul Henningsen 125 Years

Poul Henningsen 125 Years

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Poul Henningsen, a renowned designer known for his unconventional approach, is celebrated for his iconic lighting designs. His collaboration with Louis Poulsen since 1924 has resulted in timeless classics like the PH 5, PH Artichoke, and PH Snowball, which continue to influence modern lighting design.

PH's Legacy and Philosophy
Henningsen's work focused on the interplay of light, shadows, glare, and color reproduction, emphasizing the human need for both darkness and light. This philosophy remains central to Louis Poulsen's lighting designs.

Commemorative Editions
To honor Henningsen's 125th birthday, Louis Poulsen is releasing special editions of his classic designs:
  • PH Artichoke: Originally designed for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in 1958, the PH Artichoke in copper/rose will be re-released with the same materials and finish, featuring a commemorative engraving.
  • PH 5 and PH 5 Mini: These will be available in untreated brass shades with white tiers, reflecting a warm, mirror-like finish that complements contemporary spaces.

Conclusion
Henningsen's designs continue to be celebrated for their innovative approach to lighting, enhancing environments with their unique interplay of light and form.
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Catalog excerpts

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A Celebration of PH Icons Poul Henningsen | 1894 –1967 As classic as Poul Henningsen’s lighting is considered today, the designer was, in fact, an unconventional thinker with a rebellious streak, far more inclined to break with tradition than to accept the status quo – whether in life or design. On the occasion of PH’s 125th birthday, we celebrate not only the collection of iconic luminaires that is his physical legacy, but also his wider impact on the way we think about designing for the human experience, in lighting and beyond. PH’s lifelong collaboration with Louis Poulsen began in 1924 and...

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PH 3/2 Glass Table Lamp in Metallised Brass

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PH Artichoke in Copper/Rose When Henningsen designed the iconic PH Artichoke for the Langelinie Pavillonen restaurant in Copenhagen in 1958, he opted for solid copper leaves with a rose finish on their interiors. The combination lent the organic form exceptional warmth and beautifully reflected light from the PH Artichoke’s hidden light source. In honour of Henningsen’s birthday, Louis Poulsen is launching PH Artichoke in the very same, original materials and finish. The copper/rose version will be available in all PH Artichoke sizes exclusively in 2019. The special editions will feature an PH...

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PH 5 Brass and PH 5 Mini Brass More than six decades after its first unveiling, Poul Henningsen’s celebrated PH 5 remains a testament to the revolutionary nature of Henningsen’s work to shape light. For Henningsen’s 125th birthday, Louis Poulsen is releasing both the PH 5 and the PH 5 Mini in commemorative editions that pair untreated brass shades and white tiers. With the warm, mirror-like brass elegantly reflecting its surroundings, the pendant remains in constant inter­ ction a with its environment, becoming a visually engaging, elegant addition both when turned on and off. The new golden...

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Design to Shape Light louispoulsen.com

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