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Louis Poulsen

PH 3-2½ Bollard Lighting

$1,995.00

The fixture is designed based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The shades have a matte white painted interior surface, diffusing the light in a comfortable way.

Poul Henningsen introduced his pioneering three-shade system in 1925/1926, initially showcased at a Paris exhibition. Collaborating with Louis Poulsen until his death in 1967, Henningsen aimed to create glare-free lighting with incandescent bulbs, directing light precisely and casting soft shadows. The PH 3/2½ Bollard, part of a family of 19 versions, exemplifies his design principles. Over a thousand models, including lamps and chandeliers popular in the 1930s, offered various color and size options, evolving from metal to glass shades. Henningsen's scientific approach, using the logarithmic spiral, ensured even light distribution and controlled glare. Model numbers correspond to shade sizes, with hybrid adaptations like the PH 3/2½ Bollard, introduced in 2005, accommodating diverse lighting needs.

Diameter: 11.1"
Height: 35.8"
Base Plate Diameter: 6"

Materials:
Top shade: Spun stainless steel
Middle/Lower Shade: Spun stainless steel
Shade holder: Die formed glass
Post: Stainless steel
Black powder coated finish
Base Plate: Stainless steel

1 x 60W LED E26
Base Plate: Mounted to a concrete base with 3 anchor bolts on a bolt circle of 3.54 inch diameter
Installation: Refer to mounting instruction download for installation details
Wet location
cULus Listed

Designer

Poul Henningsen (1894-1967) was a highly influential Danish designer, architect, writer, and cultural critic, renowned for his pioneering work in lighting design, which remains integral to Louis Poulsen’s heritage. Born in Copenhagen to writers Agnes Henningsen and Carl Ewald, Henningsen initially practiced functionalist architecture but became famous for his innovative lighting designs. During WWII, he briefly served as the head architect for Tivoli Gardens before fleeing to Sweden, where he joined a community of Danish artists.

Brand

Established in 1874 as a lighting manufacturer, Louis Poulsen has become one of the world's leading producers of lighting. This success is attributed to collaborations with renowned designers and architects like Arne Jacobsen, Øivind Slaatto, Poul Henningsen, and Verner Panton.

Poul Henningsen
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