Louis Poulsen
PH 1-1 Chandelier Centenary Edition, Aged Brass / Dusty Terracotta Opal Mouth-blown Glass - Three Variants
- Specifications
- Description
- The Designer
- The Maker
- Brand: Louis Poulsen of Denmark
- Care: Surface Wash Only
- SKU: LP-5741947223-FJ
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Material:
- Light Source: 3, 6, or 9 10W LED/E12-base
- Voltage: 120V
- Shades: Mouth-blown Dusty Terracotta Glass (Sandblasted on the undersides for uniform light distribution)
- Suspension: High Luster Chrome Plated Brass
- Mounting:
- Canopy:Black
- Cord Type: 3-conductor, 18 AWG Brown Fabric Covered Power Cord
- Cord Length: 13'
- Designer: Poul Henningsen
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Dimensions:
- 3-Arm: H: 13.5 x Ø: 20.7"
- 6-Arm: H: 13.5 x Ø: 23.9"
- 9-Arm: H: 17.4" x Ø: 28.2"
Based on the iconic principle of the reflective System PH developed by Poul Henningsen in 1926, the PH 1/1 Chandelier Centenary Edition, originally known as the Bombardement Chandelier, was originally part of the Louis Poulsen catalogue from 1933 until the mid-1960s.
Poul Henningsen developed the concept for this chandelier so it could be produced in various versions with different numbers of branches, each with a PH 1/1 glass shade set held by a curved arm connected to a central core. The cores stack vertically, allowing space for all the shade sets to be exposed harmoniously. The PH 1/1 Chandelier Centenary Edition is available with 3, 6, and 9 arms, and comes with an aged brass finish with fine hairlines. Each three-shade set features mouth-blown dusty terracotta-colored opal glass emitting a soft, diffused and glare-free light.
A sculptural centrepiece with historical depth that truly stands out as it draws in a sense of vintage to contemporary living. The chandeliers are available in limited numbers, 200 pcs. of the 9-armed, 400 pcs. of the 6-armed, and 1000 pcs. of the 3-armed.
For Generations to come
Each PH 1/1 Chandelier Centenary Edition is engraved with a unique product number in gold, adding to the heritage significance of this revived icon sold in limited numbers. A true collector's item to be passed down through generations.
A special gift
As part of the celebratory PH Centenary collection, all PH 1/1 Chandelier purchases are accompanied by a free PH Centenary poster featuring an original System PH illustration by Poul Henningsen.
He started practicing traditional functionalistic architecture, but over the years his professional interests changed to focus mainly on lighting which is what he is most famous for. He also expanded his field of occupation into areas of writing, becoming a journalist and an author. For a short period at the beginning of WWII, he was the head architect of the Tivoli Gardens project in Copenhagen. But like many other creative people, he was forced to flee Denmark during the German occupation but soon became a vital part of the Danish colony of artists living in Sweden.
His lifelong collaboration with Louis Poulsen began in 1925 and lasted until his death in 1967. To this day, Louis Poulsen still benefits from his genius. Poul Henningsen was also the first editor of the company magazine "NYT". The CEO of Louis Poulsen at the time, Sophus Kaastrup-Olsen, gave the magazine to PH as a gift after he had been terminated from another Danish newspaper - his opinions were too radical.
Poul Henningsen's pioneering work concerning the relationship between light structures, shadows, glare and color reproduction, compared to man's need for light, remains the foundation of the lighting theories still practiced by Louis Poulsen.
Louis Poulsen believes in passionate craftsmanship that produces quality lighting and design products that are pleasing to the eye and to the light. In close partnership with designers, architects and other talents like Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, Øivind Slaatto, Alfred Homann, Oki Sato and Louise Campbell, Louis Poulsen has established themselves as one of the key global suppliers of high quality architectural and decorative lighting. Defying traditional product categories, their products serve and span the professional and private lighting markets for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Louis Poulsen's means are simple and beautiful design. The purpose is to create an attractive ambience that affects people and spaces. The Louis Poulsen Collection is designed to shape light and are a key decor and furnishings element to create a Scandinavian sensibility for the home and garden. These simple lines, sophisticated styling, and impeccable craftsmanship are the hallmarks of Louis Poulsen and are key values of Fjorn Scandinavian.
