In 1958, Poul Henningsen designed the PH 5, in response to the constant changes that manufacturers were introducing in the size and shape of incandescent bulbs, and named it based on the diameter of the main shade of this suspension lamp: 50 centimeters. True to his controversial style, when the lamp was launched on the market, he wrote down his crisis of faith towards the producers of incandescent light bulbs, from whom he did not expect to learn to show common sense or consideration towards the client: "I have given up destination and, with the permission of Louis Poulsen, I have designed a PH luminaire that can be used with all types of light sources, Christmas lights and 100W metal filament bulbs. Although, in 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 the PH legacy, and as such it remains a fully glare-free product, regardless of how it is installed or the light source used.

The PH 5 continues today to bring a leap of elegance to the most modern interiors in a wide range of colours. In 2020, the range was expanded with monochrome versions in black, white and ultra blue. In 2022, we are introducing the PH 5 range in pastel tones, with monochrome models in Oyster Gray and Pale Rose, as well as two color combination versions that capture current interior trends: Oyster Grey/Blue/Pale Rose, as well as Blue/Pale Rose/Peach.

*Currently the versions with Copper or Brass finish have a delivery time of more than 12 weeks.