The PH 80 Portable Opal White is an iconic nomadic lamp designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Taking the famous three-abat-days system designed in 1925-26, this portable version combines elegance, bright comfort and freedom of use. Thanks to its shades in white opal acrylic, it diffuses a soft, homogeneous and glare-free light, creating a warm atmosphere wherever you are. Compact, lightweight and designed to be easily moved, the PH 80 Portable retains all the rigor of classic Scandinavian design, with carefully selected materials: opalacrylic for diffusers, metal or plastic for structural components. It is perfect for a side table, desk or as an occasional lamp in a living room or veranda, offering a refined ambient light without compromising on style.
Color
white opal
Technology
1 x LED D2W
Colour
white
Material
metal
Dimensions
Ø 23 x H 30,5 cm
Matériaux
PMMA lampshade, aluminium upper cone, painted aluminium base and stem
Born in 1894 in Denmark, Poul Henningsen studied architecture at the Polytechnic from 1915 to 1917. He studied at the Technical School in Frederiksberg, Denmark, from 1911 to 1914, then at the Technical University of Copenhagen from 1914 to 1917, although he never graduated in architecture. In 1920, the designer began working as a freelance architect, but also worked as a journalist, writing numerous articles for various newspapers.A writer and designer, he was an emblematic figure in Danish cultural life during the two world wars. He went on to work for the famous Danish publisher Louis Poulsen, and quickly achieved international success with his PH lamps, first exhibited in 1925 at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. Poul Henningsen designed timeless lamps whose aestheticism still appeals to vintage design aficionados. PH lamps are all encircled by a number of metal or glass shades that act as reflectors, providing soft, diffused light that's both functional and soft. The design of these luminaires is such that it is impossible to see the light source directly, making them totally glare-free.The technique he developed made him one of the greatest Scandinavian designers of the 20th century.
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LOUIS POULSEN
Danish brand Louis Poulsen was founded in 1874, originating from traditional Scandinavian design where form follows function. Louis Poulsen became the owner of the company in 1906 after the death of his uncle, Ludvig R. Poulsen. Louis Poulsen’s approach to architectural development began when he collaborated with one of the world’s leading lighting designers, Poul Henningsen. In 1924, the designer began collaborating with Louis Poulsen lighting; their objective was to take part in the "International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts". In 1925 the collaboration proved successful and the Poul Henningsen lamps won the gold medal. Following this victory, the two men marketed their products in France, England and Denmark.