The fixture provides 100% glare-free light. Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 as a follow-up to his celebrated three-shade system. The fixture emits both downward and lateral light, thus illuminating itself. In the PH 5 Classic, a warmer tone of light is created by the inside red cone and a small blue reflector. The PH 5 Mini, with a diameter of 30 cm, is a scaled down version of the iconic PH 5 (50 cm in diameter). Poul Henningsen developed the PH 5 in 1958 in response to constant changes to the shape and size of incandescent bulbs by bulb manufacturers. The PH 5 was introduced as a classic new product, and no one knew at the time that it would eventually become synonymous with the PH light. Irrespective of how the light is installed or the light source used, the PH 5 is and remains completely glare-free. The pendant was christened PH 5 due to the 50 cm diameter of the main shade. Poul Henningsen wanted to improve the colour reproduction characteristics of the light source in the PH 5. Small red and blue shades were therefore inserted to supplement the colour in the part of the spectrum where the eye is least sensitive – the red and blue areas – thereby subduing the light in the middle yellow-green region where the eye is most sensitive. The PH 5 design has been regularly updated as light sources have developed. Like the PH 5, the PH 5 Mini is available in the classic white version, a modern white model and in six colour versions, where the colour is darkest at the top and gradually lightens moving down from shade to shade. The struts are purple on the ‘classic’ model and bronze-coloured on the other seven versions. The reflector ring colour contrasts with the other hues. To celebrate the 60th anniversary in 2018 of this beloved pendant, Louis Poulsen released the PH 5 and PH 5 Mini in an edition that pairs copper shades and white tiers – and in 2019 with brass shades. The new metallic-and-white combination highlights Henningsen’s shade system design and adds new dynamism to one of his most recognized forms, with the mirror-like metal tiers reflecting their surroundings. The metal shades a untreated and will patinate over time.
MEASUREMENTS: Shade: 11.8″ diameter x 6.4″ tall
Cord: 12 feet long
LIGHT SOURCE: 1/6W LED/3000K/A-15/medium
Return Policy
All sales are final. We do not accept returns or offer any warranties on any vintage or new production item. Orders can be returned or cancelled within a 24-hour period from the initial sale time and date for a refund of the full purchase price. All returns made after 24 hours of the initial purchase date will receive store credit for the full value of the purchase price. We do our best to accurately represent each item and are more than happy to provide you with as much information as possible before your purchase.
Shipping
We offer white glove, in home delivery on all orders in the continental United States. For shipping quotes on items going to Hawaii and Alaska, or any international location, please contact us and we can guide you through your shipping options. We use a fully-insured white glove shipping service for the majority of our long distance shipping. After your order is picked up from our showroom, west coast deliveries will take approximately 2-3 weeks for delivery, while east coast deliveries will be closer to 4-6 weeks for delivery. For smaller items, we pack them ourselves and ship them via UPS Ground. All shipping orders will have a tracking number.
