Designed in 1925, the PH 4/3 effortlessly displays the luxury and softness of shape synonymous with the Art Deco movement. The three-shade system directs the majority of the light downwards, with each shade crafted from metal and painted white to ensure uniform, comfortable light distribution. It’s apparent simplicity and gentle white tones ensure the PH 4/3 will merge with almost any décor scheme, creating a soft, warming ambience.
Also available in a Table Light version.
Poul Henningsen is an integral figure in lighting design and architecture, whose revolutionary views on the utilisation of light in the home led to a number of ground-breaking designs.
Collaborating with Louis Poulsen in 1924/25, Henningsen produced the first version of the seminal PH multi-shade lamp, a classic piece of modern lighting design, featuring separate elements which are shaped and assembled in such a way that the bulb is covered and light is directed downward, creating a soft, diffused effect.
Henningsen was aware of the importance of light in urban life, but sought a way to subdue the harshness of electric light while harnessing its mood-altering properties, believing that the aesthetic of an interior is highly dependent on how light is used.
