Louis Poulsen PH 4.5/4

About the Designer
Poul Henningsen Denmark

Poul Henningsen was born in Copenhagen to 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. <br><br> He started practicing traditional functionalistic architecture, but over the years his professional interests changed to focus mainly on lighting which is what he is most famous for. He also expanded his field of occupation into areas of writing, becoming a journalist and an author. <br><br> His lifelong collaboration with Louis Poulsen Lighting began in 1925 and lasted until his death. To this day, Louis Poulsen Lighting still benefits from his genius. Poul Henningsen's pioneering work concerning the relations between light structures, shadows, glare, and color reproduction—compared to man’s need for light remains the foundation of the lighting theories still practiced by Louis Poulsen Lighting.

The beautifully crafted PH 4.5/4 Pendant (1926) provides a unique and soft illumination. This PH 4.5/4 Pedant, part of the PH collection, is based on the principle of a reflecting multi-shade system, producing glare free illumination. The shades are drawn over a logarithmic spiral, with the center of the light source placed in the spiral's focal point. The shades are specially designed to correspond in a relationship of 3:2:1, which provides that each shade evenly decreases the amount of light.

Designed by: Poul Hennignsen

Features:

• PH collection
• White opal glass and high luster chrome plated finish
• CUL listed for dry locations
• Glare-free light
• Symmetric light distribution
• Iconic design
• Fixture illuminates itself
• Suitable as general lighting in large room
• Suitable in meeting rooms/over large tables
• Great architectural versatility
• Belongs to a family of table, pendant and wall lamps
• Fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards
• Shades are made of mouth-blown opal three-layer glass, which is shiny on the top and sandblasted matt on the inside, giving a soft and diffuse light distribution

Specifications:

• Accommodates: 1 x 150W, A-21 120v medium bulb
• Cord length: 12'
• Overall dimensions: 16.1"H x 17.7" Dia