In 1958, Poul Henningsen designed the PH 5 in response to the constant changes manufacturers were making in the size and shape of incandescent light bulbs. He named it after the diameter of the pendant lamp's main shade: 50 centimeters. True to his controversial style, when the lamp was launched, he wrote down his crisis of faith in incandescent light bulb manufacturers, whom he no longer expected to learn to show common sense or consideration for the customer: "I have surrendered to fate and, with Louis Poulsen's permission, have designed a PH luminaire that can be used with all types of light sources, Christmas lights and 100W metal filament bulbs. Although, given its current form, a fluorescent tube would be too much to ask!" At the time, no one knew that PH 5 would become a benchmark in PH's legacy, and as such remains a completely glare-free product, regardless of how it is installed or the light source used.

Today, the PH 5 continues to bring a leap of elegance to the most modern interior spaces, as does the PH 5 Mini with its 30 cm tall shade, launched in the wake of Poul Henningsen in 2017. Louis Poulsen aspired to serve a contemporary and creative lifestyle, and as such, adapted the size of this famous pendant light for the first time. In 2020, we launched the monochrome PH 5 Mini series to highlight its striking design and give it a more contemporary look. The matte-painted metal shades come in black, white, and ultra blue to delight even the most daring decorators.

In 2024, the PH 5 Mini Monochrome collection will be expanded with new colors for new interior styles. The two subtle colors fit perfectly with the Scandinavian style and offer a refined and calm alternative to the white versions. The dark, warm, and intense colors complement the black version.

*This product is usually in stock and delivers within 3 to 5 days. Occasionally, some versions may require a delivery time of several weeks. If this is the case, we will notify you immediately.