Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen | Designer: Verner Panton, 1971

The Colours That Started It All

When Verner Panton introduced the Panthella in 1971, he did so in five colours that made an immediate statement — Blue Grey, Brown, Green, Orange, and Opal Red, each on a chrome base. Bold, playful, and unlike anything that had come before, the original Panthella was as much a sculptural object as it was a lamp. Both the trumpet-shaped stem and the hemispherical shade were designed to act as reflectors, bouncing soft, glare-free light through the opal glass in a way that felt entirely new.

The Originals Edition

To mark what would have been Verner Panton's 100th birthday, Louis Poulsen reintroduced those five original colourways in the Panthella 160 Portable — a cordless, rechargeable format that brings the same iconic form to wherever you need it. Windowsills, shelves, bedside tables, or outdoors — the IP44 rating means it moves freely between settings.

The opal glass shade diffuses light evenly, producing a warm, comfortable glow. A touch switch on the top nut steps through 10%, 33%, and 100% brightness. When fully charged, it runs for up to 8.5 hours at full power and up to 79 hours at its lowest setting.

• Light source: LED 2700K, 2.5W
• Lumen output: 150lm (opal), 120lm (opaque)
• Battery: Li-Ion 18650 (3100mAh), rechargeable and replaceable
• Charging: USB-C to USB-C, 2.5m cable included — adapter not included. Compatible with standard USB adapters (min. 1.5A) and QI wireless chargers (not included)
• Charging time: 5 hours
• IP44
• Weight: 0.4kg

Also available as the Panthella 250 Portable The Originals. Part of the Louis Poulsen Panthella Family collection.