PH80 floor lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, 1970s

About the item
The PH80 floor lamp for Louis Poulsen is a timeless Danish lighting object with a calm, elegant presence. It emits a particularly warm and pleasant light, thereby bringing both atmosphere and architectural sophistication to an interior.

About design and history
The PH80 was introduced in 1974 as a tribute to Poul Henningsen, on the occasion of what would have been his 80th birthday. The design builds on his famous system of multiple reflective hoods, developed to avoid glare and to distribute the light softly and evenly. A principle that grew into an icon of Scandinavian lighting design.

About the designer and maker
Poul Henningsen is one of the most important lighting designers of the 20th century. His collaboration with Louis Poulsen resulted in a recognizable family of PH lamps in which light quality is always central.

About fitness
The lamp is in very beautiful vintage condition and functions perfectly. It emits the warm, atmospheric light for which the PH80 is so beloved.