PH 80


Poul Henningsen designed the lampshade system in 1925-1926. The first lamps using this system were designed by Poul Henningsen in cooperation with Louis Poulsen for a trade fair in Paris. This partnership continued until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, Poul Henningsen focused on creating direct, glare-free lighting where it was most useful, and on producing soft shadows using incandescent bulbs. The PH 80 Table Lamp is part of the family of lamps with a shade assembly, which now includes 30 models, three of which are for outdoor use. So Poul Henningsen didn't just design a lamp, he designed a complete system: almost a thousand different models have been produced over the years. This particularly wide selection included table lamps, floor and wall lamps, as well as a number of chandeliers, which were very popular in the 1930s for lighting high-ceilinged rooms in homes. The combination possibilities were endless. Lamps were available in different colors and sizes. The first shades were made of metal with an inner face painted white, gold or silver, depending on the effect desired, for a diffused, warm or cool light. Glass was later introduced for the lampshade assembly. In addition to the downlighting, the glass lamps illuminated the room. Poul Henningsen was the first person to take a scientific approach to lighting by using the logarithmic spiral. With a concept based on the logarithmic spiral, he achieved a homogeneous distribution of light over the entire curve of the shade. This even distribution of light, combined with a diffuse reflection through the glass, helps control glare and shadows. Each shade reduces the amount of light in the same proportion due to their distance from the light source. Poul Henningsen's lamp model references mention the size of the shade. Each upper shade is associated with a middle shade and a lower shade. In the case of "pure" models, such as the 2/2, the upper shade is about 20 cm, with corresponding lower shades. The PH 80 is based on the same concept of a lampshade assembly centered on the logarithmic spiral. The shades are made of opal acrylic, and the upper shade is red to produce a warm light and a pleasant atmosphere. The model number does not mention the diameter of the upper shade, as is normally the case for models with the shade assembly. This lamp was created in 1974, after the death of Poul Henningsen, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of his birth. Hence the name PH 80.

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PH 80 FLOOR

€1,100.00
Tax included Delivery time: 4 weeks
This fixture emits a diffused, symmetrical light. Most of the light is directed downward and the opal acrylic shades provide comfortable lighting for the room. The red tint of the top reflector gives the light a warmer glow.
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Color
Quantity

5744610816

Data sheet

Famille
PH 80
WATT / VOLT (suggested)
1x70W E27

Specific References

ean13
5703411066508

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