Created in 1958, the PH 5 Pendant Light reflects Poul Henningsen’s pursuit of beautifully balanced, glare-free illumination. This latest interpretation, the PH 5 320 Opal Pendant Light, preserves the celebrated three-shade system while introducing luminous opalescent shades that enrich the interaction between light, texture and translucency, bringing fresh character to a timeless icon.
Available in a range of colourways and scaled to suit contemporary interiors, the pendant lamp casts focused downward light for everyday tasks, complemented by a soft ambient glow that creates an inviting atmosphere without harsh reflections. Compared with previous PH 5 models, the simplified construction eliminates the lower diffuser, allowing greater light output and more effective downward illumination. Perfect above compact dining tables, kitchen islands or displayed in multiples over larger surfaces, the PH 5 320 Pendant Light’s glossy opal finish and refined construction offer exceptional visual comfort, allowing you to enjoy every meal, conversation and quiet moment beneath its warm illumination.
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.
