PH5 Retake
by Poul Henningsen from Louis Poulsen
ph5 retake
Design Poul Henningsen, 1958
Spun aluminum, sand-blasted glass
Made in Denmark by Louis Poulsen
PH5 Retake is a retake on a classical PH5 Pendant Lamp 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.
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 PH5 Retake, which is based on the classic, best-selling PH5, is a perfect example.
The transition process from a vintage or imperfect PH5 for example, with a dent or slight surface irregularities, to a one-of-a-kind PH5 Retake involves removing the paint from each pendant. This allows the aesthetics of the aluminum shades and the lower steel shade to emerge with remarkable raw nuances. At the end of the process, the PH5 Retake is coated with a dry lubricant to protect its metal parts. Without further treatment, the metal will patina beautifully over time, giving each pendant its own characteristic expression.
Please note, each PH5 Retake is unique in its expression and no one pendant will look the same.
11" h | 19.5" dia. | 5 lbs. | cable: 12' | canopy: 5.3" dia. | 0.9" h
requires mounting to a standard electric junction box
22w LED, A-21 medium
Spun aluminum, sand-blasted glass
Made in Denmark by Louis Poulsen
PH5 Retake is a retake on a classical PH5 Pendant Lamp 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.
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 PH5 Retake, which is based on the classic, best-selling PH5, is a perfect example.
The transition process from a vintage or imperfect PH5 for example, with a dent or slight surface irregularities, to a one-of-a-kind PH5 Retake involves removing the paint from each pendant. This allows the aesthetics of the aluminum shades and the lower steel shade to emerge with remarkable raw nuances. At the end of the process, the PH5 Retake is coated with a dry lubricant to protect its metal parts. Without further treatment, the metal will patina beautifully over time, giving each pendant its own characteristic expression.
Please note, each PH5 Retake is unique in its expression and no one pendant will look the same.
11" h | 19.5" dia. | 5 lbs. | cable: 12' | canopy: 5.3" dia. | 0.9" h
requires mounting to a standard electric junction box
22w LED, A-21 medium
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Poul Henningsen
Poul Henningsen practiced traditional functionalistic architecture. This led him to focus on what he would become most well-known for; lighting. During the German occupation he became part of a Danish colony of artists living in Sweden.
Louis Poulsen designs are based on the principle that form follows function. Innovative designs and quality materials are instrumental in producing Louis Poulsen iconic lighting.