The PH 80 was first created with an impressive 50cm diameter shade - this reissue by the renowned Danish lighting brand has been downscaled to integrate seamlessly into today’s living spaces. Thanks to Henningsen’s signature three-layer shade design, the PH 80 Portable Lamp emits soft, glare-free illumination that enhances any home or work setting.
Boasting a built-in four-step dimmable LED and available with a clean white or classic red-top finish for a warmer ambient glow, the PH80 Portable Lamp can be taken anywhere to provide a functional, comfortable light, while its dim-to-warm technology mimics the warmth and cosy radiance of traditional incandescent bulbs.
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.
