Louis Poulsen PH 5 Pendant Light
Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen | Designer: Poul Henningsen
Poul Henningsen — Danish writer, architect, and designer — spent his career pursuing one idea: light without glare. In 1958 he created the PH 5 in direct response to the unpredictability of incandescent bulbs, whose varying shapes and sizes made consistent, comfortable light almost impossible to achieve. His solution was a three-shade system that could accommodate any bulb while directing light precisely — downward, laterally, and back through the fixture itself — producing a warm, even glow with no harsh edges.
The PH 5 became the lamp in Denmark. Found in public buildings and private homes alike, it remains one of the most recognised pendant lights in the world.
The three-shade system directs the majority of light downward while emitting a lateral glow and illuminating the fixture from within — creating a soft radiance at the core. A frosted glass diffuser on the lower shade ensures 100% glare-free downlight. The original design included red and blue accent shades to improve colour rendering; modern light sources now achieve this naturally, so contemporary versions use a refined, single-colour palette.
Available across four finish families — Classic White, Monochromes, Pastels, and Hues Of — as well as in Brass and Copper. Each finish creates a distinct gradient effect across the layered shades.
Please note: copper and brass surfaces are untreated and will develop a natural patina over time.
- Light source: E27, max 75W (not included)
- Shades and anti-glare disc: spun copper, brass, or aluminium
- Lower shade: spun steel with frosted glass diffuser
- Struts: rolled aluminium
- Cord: 3m | Canopy included
- Black finish: black cord and canopy | all others: white cord and canopy
- Weight: 2.5kg
- IP20
Also available as the PH 5 Mini Pendant. Part of the Louis Poulsen PH Lights collection.
Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen | Designer: Poul Henningsen
Poul Henningsen — Danish writer, architect, and designer — spent his career pursuing one idea: light without glare. In 1958 he created the PH 5 in direct response to the unpredictability of incandescent bulbs, whose varying shapes and sizes made consistent, comfortable light almost impossible to achieve. His solution was a three-shade system that could accommodate any bulb while directing light precisely — downward, laterally, and back through the fixture itself — producing a warm, even glow with no harsh edges.
The PH 5 became the lamp in Denmark. Found in public buildings and private homes alike, it remains one of the most recognised pendant lights in the world.
The three-shade system directs the majority of light downward while emitting a lateral glow and illuminating the fixture from within — creating a soft radiance at the core. A frosted glass diffuser on the lower shade ensures 100% glare-free downlight. The original design included red and blue accent shades to improve colour rendering; modern light sources now achieve this naturally, so contemporary versions use a refined, single-colour palette.
Available across four finish families — Classic White, Monochromes, Pastels, and Hues Of — as well as in Brass and Copper. Each finish creates a distinct gradient effect across the layered shades.
Please note: copper and brass surfaces are untreated and will develop a natural patina over time.
- Light source: E27, max 75W (not included)
- Shades and anti-glare disc: spun copper, brass, or aluminium
- Lower shade: spun steel with frosted glass diffuser
- Struts: rolled aluminium
- Cord: 3m | Canopy included
- Black finish: black cord and canopy | all others: white cord and canopy
- Weight: 2.5kg
- IP20
Also available as the PH 5 Mini Pendant. Part of the Louis Poulsen PH Lights collection.
Original: $1,211.90
-65%$1,211.90
$424.17Description
Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen | Designer: Poul Henningsen
Poul Henningsen — Danish writer, architect, and designer — spent his career pursuing one idea: light without glare. In 1958 he created the PH 5 in direct response to the unpredictability of incandescent bulbs, whose varying shapes and sizes made consistent, comfortable light almost impossible to achieve. His solution was a three-shade system that could accommodate any bulb while directing light precisely — downward, laterally, and back through the fixture itself — producing a warm, even glow with no harsh edges.
The PH 5 became the lamp in Denmark. Found in public buildings and private homes alike, it remains one of the most recognised pendant lights in the world.
The three-shade system directs the majority of light downward while emitting a lateral glow and illuminating the fixture from within — creating a soft radiance at the core. A frosted glass diffuser on the lower shade ensures 100% glare-free downlight. The original design included red and blue accent shades to improve colour rendering; modern light sources now achieve this naturally, so contemporary versions use a refined, single-colour palette.
Available across four finish families — Classic White, Monochromes, Pastels, and Hues Of — as well as in Brass and Copper. Each finish creates a distinct gradient effect across the layered shades.
Please note: copper and brass surfaces are untreated and will develop a natural patina over time.
- Light source: E27, max 75W (not included)
- Shades and anti-glare disc: spun copper, brass, or aluminium
- Lower shade: spun steel with frosted glass diffuser
- Struts: rolled aluminium
- Cord: 3m | Canopy included
- Black finish: black cord and canopy | all others: white cord and canopy
- Weight: 2.5kg
- IP20
Also available as the PH 5 Mini Pendant. Part of the Louis Poulsen PH Lights collection.
