Louis Poulsen PH 80

The Louis Poulsen PH 80 family builds on Poul Henningsen’s pioneering three shade system from 1925 to 1926, created to deliver comfortable, glare free illumination with soft shadows and even distribution. In 1974, the PH 80 was introduced to honour what would have been Henningsen’s 80th birthday, translating his logarithmic approach to light into a timeless table and floor typology. The opal acrylic shades diffuse light gently around the room while directing the majority downward for practical, welcoming ambience.

Today, the collection expands with the PH 80 Table Lamp and the PH 80 LED Portable, joining the long established PH 80 Floor. Each model preserves the familiar three shade silhouette and the calm, diffuse character of the light. The classic variant features a red top reflector that lends a subtle, warm glow, while newer monochrome options in black or white offer a cleaner, more graphic read with the same balanced distribution.

Across the family, proportions and finishes are carefully tuned for contemporary interiors, from living rooms and bedrooms to work nooks and hospitality settings. The table lamp brings the PH 80 language to desks, sideboards and bedside tables. The new PH 80 LED Portable introduces cable free flexibility for terraces and tabletops, retaining the hallmark glare control in a smaller, easy to carry format. Together they reaffirm Henningsen’s legacy of lighting that serves people first.