PH 5 Retake
PH 5 Retake
PH 5 Retake
PH 5 Retake
PH 5 Retake
PH 5 Retake
PH 5 Retake
PH 5 Retake
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PH 5 Retake

Product family
PH 5
ColourRaw

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About the PH 5 Retake

Designing lamps that stand the test of time has been a central design principle at Louis Poulsen , ever since teaming up with lighting design mastermind Poul Henningsen in the 1920s. To continue this proud 100-year-long tradition, Louis Poulsen is exploring ways to build on the inherent longevity of these products. With a firm belief in recycling and upcycling, Louis Poulsen is continuously working on new ways of reusing products and materials. This includes transforming flawed products into treasured new lamps. The raw PH 5 Retake, which is based on the classic, best-selling PH 5, is a perfect example. The transition process from a vintage or imperfect PH 5—for example, with a dent or slight surface irregularities—to a one-of-a-kind PH 5 Retake involves removing the paint from each pendant. This allows the aesthetics of the aluminium shades and the lower steel shade to emerge with remarkable raw nuances. At the end of the process, the PH 5 Retake is coated with a dry lubricant to protect its metal parts. Without further treatment, the metal will patinate beautifully over time, giving each pendant its own characteristic expression. 

  • The fixture provides a comfortable, glare-free light, based on the principle of Poul Henningsen’s reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. It emits a lateral light as well as illuminating itself, providing a soft radiance from within its core. The fixture is a retake on a classical PH 5 and has been stripped of all its previous paint, thus appearing raw and untouched. The bare metal inner shades give a particularly gentle light reflection, delivering a warm and cosy ambience. The lower shade is furthermore fitted with a frosted diffuser glass to ensure that the downward directed light is 100% glare-free.

  • Light sourceLight source E27
    ClassIngress protection IP20. Electric shock protection II w/o ground.
    Other informationThe shades may appear with smaller irregularities, crookedness and dents. Please note that the metal surface is treated with a dry lubrication to prevent further patination. The lower steel shade will corrode over time unless it remains further treated. If preferred, applying a dry lubricant every now and then will help maintain the original raw- metal finish. Mounted over the dining table in a small, hip city apartment kitchen—or in a row above a long kitchen table in a classic and stylish house—the PH 5 Retake provides a cozy ambiance with a truly modern edge. Merging retro with contemporary, the PH 5 Retake is also a perfect fits for sharp up-and-coming retail environments, bars, and restaurants.
  • MaterialsShades and anti-glare disc: Spun aluminium.
    Lower shade: Spun steel.
    Spacers: Rolled aluminium.
    Diffuser: Frosted glass.
    FinishThe metal surface is raw after being stripped of former paint. As a result of the stripping process the finish of the aluminium surface naturally varies in darker and lighter tones. The lower shade made of steel has a different surface and may appear with occasional rust.
  • PH 5 Retake dimensions
    Size (mm): 500 (width) x 267 (Height) x 500 (Length)
    Weight:2,2 kg
  • This product is compliant with the requirements contained in the European Directives, RoHS Directive 2011/65 and 2015/863. This product is designed so that 100% of the product can be disassembled and reused. Louis Poulsen is part of ELRETUR which ensures that electronic waste (WEEE) across of Europa is reused. This product must be treated as electronic waste. The product is packaged in a fabric bag and a cardboard box. The cardboard is made from min. 75% recycled fibremass. Additional cardboard material comes from FSC approved sources.Download environmental product information
  • 3 m. White textile cable .
    Canopy included.
    Mounting instructions
  • We supply spare parts, replacement parts, and accessories for a large number of our products. Please contact us atenquiries@zormivexalt.digital.sg or +65 6735 4880.
White PH 5 Retake pendants illuminate tables and a long counter in a bright room with exposed timber beams. © 2026 Louis Poulsen.

PH 5 Retake

The fixture is a retake on a classical PH 5 and has been stripped of all its previous paint, thus appearing raw and untouched.

The bare metal inner shades give a particularly gentle light reflection, delivering a warm and cosy ambience.

The lower shade is furthermore fitted with a frosted diffuser glass to ensure that the downward directed light is 100% glare-free.

The transition process from a vintage or imperfect PH 5—for example, with a dent or slight surface irregularities—to a one-of-a-kind PH 5 Retake involves removing the paint from each pendant. This allows the aesthetics of the aluminium shades and the lower steel shade to emerge with remarkable raw nuances.

At the end of the process, the PH 5 Retake is coated with a dry lubricant to protect its metal parts. Without further treatment, the metal will patinate beautifully over time, giving each pendant its own characteristic expression.

  • Variant number
    Ø 500E275741941041
    Ø 500E275741103096
    Ø 500E275741941038