Louis Poulsen
PH 1-1 Piano Table Lamp, Dusty Terracotta Glass Shades - Limited Edition 2026
- Specifications
- Description
- The Designer
- The Maker
- Brand: Louis Poulsen of Denmark
- Country: Made in Denmark
- SKU: LP-5744930732-FJ
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Material:
Shades: Mouth-blown Dusty Terracotta-Colored Four-layered Glass. Glossy on the outside, white sandblasted on the inner-side.
Socket housing, shade holder, stem, base and switch: Aged brass brushed with fine hairlines, lacquered to preserve finish.
Light Source: G9 Candelabra (not included)
IP Rating: IP20
Classification: II
Mounting:
Cord Type: Dark Brown, Braided Fabric Covered
Cord Length: 9'
Switch: Through-switch On/Off Pin - Care: Wipe with damp cloth.
- Designer: Poul Henningsen
- Dimensions: Base Ø: 6", Height: 14.3", Shade Ø: 6.3", Length: 16.4"
The first PH Piano Lamp was designed by Poul Henningsen in the early 1930’s. A few years earlier he had invented his iconic reflective system, the System PH, and the years that followed he made multiple designs following the principles of System PH.
A keen composer himself, Poul Henningsen designed the piano lamp to be the ideal lighting solution for piano players. Together with Louis Poulsen the lamp was initially crafted in aged metal and the glass shades were placed at the end of a long, curved stem, in the fitting shape of a node. The stem was flexible with a tilt range of 25° downwards and 45° backwards to offer a precise lighting adjustment for the pianist. The lamp featured a globular element on the back of the stem functioning as a counterweight to ensure stability while playing.
Over the years, the PH Piano Lamp has been introduced in a few different materials, such as chrome metal. This year, the PH Piano Table Lamp is revived as the Limited Edition of 2026, crafted in aged brass and featuring PH 1/1 glass shades in Dusty Terracotta. The design has been slightly adjusted to fit into a more contemporary style and versatility, including a narrower tilt range, making the PH 1/1 Piano Table Lamp Limited Edition 2026 not just suitable for pianos but bedside tables, desks, and windowsills as well. An iconic heritage piece bringing a warm, tranquil glow from its colored glass shades, and the high-quality, glare-free illumination synonymous of the System PH.
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.
