PH 5 Black Edition

Name: PH 5 Black Edition
Brand: Poul Henningsen

Design by

Poul Henningsen

Product family

PH 5

ColorBlack Edition 2025

$ 1,080

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Lightsource: A-21/medium - Not included

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About the PH 5 Black Edition

Poul Henningsen designed the PH 5 in 1958 to solve the problem of the bulb manufacturer’s constant-changing shapes and sizes of the incandescent bulb at the time, making it difficult to ensure a glare-free light.
The PH 5 was designed to fit all types of light sources and guaranteed a comfortable, glare-free light no matter the setup. This made the design so popular it quickly became synonymous with “the PH lamp” and continues to be a favourite and a true icon, as does the PH 5 Mini. The PH 5 Black Edition is introduced as a seasonal take on the iconic design, offering a bold, monochrome expression with its blend of black, white and burgundy.

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 downward. It emits a lateral light as well as illuminating itself, providing a soft radiance from within its core. The lower shade is fitted with a frosted-glass diffuser to ensure that the downwardly directed light is 100% glare-free.
Light sourceLight source A-21/medium
CompliancecULus, Damp location.
MaterialsShades and anti-glare disc: Spun aluminium. Lower shade: Spun steel. Struts: Rolled aluminium. Diffuser: Frosted glass.
FinishMatte wet-painted Black Monochrome with burgundy struts and pale rose anti-glare shade.
Size (in.): 500 (width) x 267 (Height) x 500 (Length)
Weight:5.0 lbs
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Canopy included.Mounting instructions
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Originally designed in 1958, the PH 5 remains a timeless icon with its elegant yet functional expression and glare-free lighting. The PH 5 Black Edition is a curated design piece in a matt monochrome burgundy finish. Available for a short time, but with a style that will stand out for years to come.

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Poul Henningsen

Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen by the famous Danish actress Agnes Henningsen. He never graduated as an architect, but studied at The Technical School at Frederiksberg, Denmark from 1911-14, and then at Technical College in Copenhagen from 1914-17.

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