Vintage Red Ph 5 Ceiling Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1970s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

The Red PH5 is one of the most famous pendant lamps from Denmark, designed by architect Poul Henningsen for the lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen.
First introduced in 1958, the PH5 has since become an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. The purpose of the PH5 design was to provide glare-free lighting, achieved by the lampshade with several concentric shades working together to diffuse the light and prevent any harsh glare.
The lamp also features a curved, trumpet-shaped reflector, which directs light downwards, creating a soft, warm glow.
Over the years, Louis Poulsen has produced the PH5 in various colors, with the most famous being white, and later editions in blue, red, and orange. The presented one is red and features white plates with violet details of the construction. Red color was manufactured for a short time and it is among the most rare ones.
Overall, it is in very good vintage original condition without any significant scratches or dents. It retains the original wiring with a 140 cm cord, which can be adjusted to your needs. The manufacturer’s label is preserved.
The PH5 is still in production today and remains a versatile lighting option that can fit in a range of interior designs – both residential and commercial.

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Creator	Poul Henningsen
Manufacturer	Louis Poulsen
Design Period	1970 to 1979
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Denmark
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Danish Design, Midcentury, Design Classics
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
SKU	UE-1963953
Materials	Aluminum
Color	Red
Height	27 cm 26.7 cm
Diameter	50 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Poland
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Details

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You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

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About the Maker

Louis Poulsen

Now recognized as one of the world’s foremost lighting manufacturers, Louis Poulsen began its long life in 1874, first as the Copenhagen Direct Wine Import Company, and then, starting in 1896, as an electrical components and tools supplier. In the 1910s, Louis Poulsen (1871-1934), nephew of the Copenhagen-based company’s original founder, took over and soon after became partners with entrepreneur and electricity enthusiast Sophus Kaastrup-Olsen (1884-1938). Together they reincorporated as Louis Poulsen & Co. In 1917, Kaastrup-Olsen acquired Poulsen's shares and became the company’s sole proprietor, just in time to benefit from the increasing demand for electrically powered fixtures that developed during and after World War I.

In 1924, Kaastrup-Olsen began collaborating with Danish architect Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) on the design of an innovative, three-shade lamp system, after Henningsen was chosen to participate in the legendary Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes to be held the following year in Paris. Henningsen won the gold medal there, and his work with the Louis Poulsen & Co. grew into a lifelong collaboration that remains the foundation of its ongoing production today.

Henningsen was obsessed with light and considered himself a “lighting architect.” With his PH Lamp series, he sought to create glare-free yet direct light where it was most needed, accompanied by soft shadows, lit by the then-new incandescent bulbs. He did not just design a light, but an entire system; around a thousand different models have been designed over the years. Pioneering and timeless classics such as Henningsen’s Artichoke Lamp (1958) and the PH5 (1958), as well as fellow Danish designer Verner Panton’s Ceiling Flower Pot lamp (1968) and Panthella table lamp (1971), are considered to be among the most iconic Scandinavian contributions to modern design culture.

Louis Poulsen—beloved by design lovers around the world—continues to specialize in the development and production of lighting solutions for indoor and outdoor applications. With function, comfort, and ambience at the core of each design, the company’s products can be found in numerous design museum collections, including MoMA (New York), Cooper Hewitt (New York), Philadelphia Museum of Art, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Museum of Decorative Arts (Copenhagen), Design Museum (London), and Vitra Design Museum (Weil am Rhein). Today Louis Poulsen is part of Polaris Private Equity.

* All images courtesy of Louis Pousen.