PH 80 Louis Poulsen - Floor Lamp - Opal Acrylic & Chrome Steel - Poul Henningsen - H 131.5 cm, ⌀ 55 cm

The PH 80 floor lamp by Louis Poulsen, crafted by the renowned designer Poul Henningsen in 1958, stands as a quintessential example of French industrial design. Merging a distinctly modern aesthetic with practical functionality for indoor settings, this lamp, featuring IP20 protection, emerges as a sophisticated alternative to traditional household chandeliers.

Innovative Lighting Concept Henningsen's initial vision was to craft a suspended light fixture that would enhance wall illumination beyond what was achievable with three-shade lamps. This concept was brought to life through the four-shade system. Despite a slow start and its temporary removal from Louis Poulsen's standard catalog in the 1940s, the design underwent a significant enhancement in 1979 for the Charlottenborg exhibition in Copenhagen, incorporating a blue shade and a frosted, lacquered white finish for a softly diffused and even light, making it ideal for museum settings, exhibition spaces, or as ambient lighting in large areas.

Variety of Options The PH 80 floor lamp is available in multiple configurations to suit any interior space:

• Black frame with a white opal acrylic reflector, offered in both dimmable and non-dimmable versions.
• White frame with a white opal acrylic reflector.
• A chrome version with a white opal acrylic reflector, featuring an original red shade designed to create a warm, atmospheric lighting ambiance, now a hallmark of this iconic floor lamp.

A Lighting Revolution By devising the shade assembly in 1925-26 and launching the first model in collaboration with Louis Poulsen for an exhibition in Paris, Henningsen laid the groundwork for a lighting revolution. His aim was to provide direct, glare-free lighting where most needed, producing soft shadows primarily through the use of incandescent bulbs. The PH 80, part of this innovative shade assembly family, utilizes a logarithmic spiral for evenly distributed light, eliminating glare and unwanted shadows.

Technical and Aesthetic Features Equipped with a 1x70W E27 light source, the PH 80 employs high-quality materials such as white opalized acrylic and polycarbonate, with a high gloss chrome steel base for enduring elegance. Its 2.6-meter cable, complete with a switch, highlights its user-friendly design and ease of operation.

Dimensions and Installation Measuring 55 cm in width and length, and standing at a height of 131.50 cm atop a 32 cm diameter base, the PH 80 weighs 7.4 kg. Installation is streamlined with a plastic cable featuring a plug, and the lamp's brightness can be adjusted via a switch or dimmer on the cable, offering maximum flexibility in spatial arrangement.