Louis Poulsen Ph 6½-6 Suspended lamp 65 cm white

The PH Septima is considered one of Poul Henningsen's finest suspensions. When it was first presented as a prototype at the Danish Museum of Decorative Art (now Designmuseum Danmark) in 1928, it was highly appreciated by the public. Based on PH's three-screen system, the glass crown has four additional screens sandwiched between the three main screens, all seven are produced from delicate yet durable Italian borosilicate glass. The transparent glass screens are treated in such a way as to appear in alternating transparent and frosted fields, furthermore they are positioned in such a way that the frosted fields cover the transparent ones in the underlying part, allowing the screens to diffuse the light in a more diffused way while maintaining a diffusion of light. light directed downwards and without glare. A round glass cup is also positioned in the upper part to prevent dust from falling inside the lamp. In 1931, a PH Septima 4 was launched based on the screen sizes of the PH 4/4, while the PH Septima 5 was based on the screen sizes of the PH 5/5. During the development of the PH Septima, Henningsen also created a metal version that never went into production. His drawings, however, laid the foundations for the development of the PH Artichoke, designed about thirty years later for the Langelinie Pavilion in Copenhagen. In the 1940s, unfortunately, the highly appreciated PH Septima went out of production like many other lamps due to the scarcity of raw materials. In 2020, Louis Poulsen brings back the sophisticated seven-screen glass crown inspired by the PH Septima 5 with optimized suspension and glass for better resistance and stability.

Lighting system

The seven-shade glass crown emits glare-free light directed downwards and diffuses a pleasant, delicate brightness. From screen to screen, the frosted glass fields alternately cover the transparent ones, creating an even more delicate diffusion of light.

Product details

Source 1x28W E27

Other information

Screens: Transparent glass with sandblasted fields. Legs: steel, metallic brass. Lamp holder body and rosette: Polished satin brass, untreated. Rosette: yes cable length: 3 m cable type: white fabric with wire. Over time, untreated brass may change and form a patina.

Dimensions and measurements

Dimensions (mm):500 (Width) x 405 (height) x 500 (length) Weight: 5.8 kg

Mounting

Suspension type: E27 Cable: white textile 2 x 0, 75mm² & row. Rosette in untreated brass Cable length: 3 m.

POUL HENNINGSEN

Poul Henningsen (1894-1967), hugely influential Danish designer, architect, writer and cultural critic, had an enormous impact on Danish thought and design. His legacy as an original master of light is an integral part of Louis Poulsen's tradition of creating exceptional light.