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Panthella 160 Portable Lamp
Rechargeable Panthella with a touch switch on the top nut, 160 mm in diameter
160 × 241 × 160 mm
Approx. $290 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Panthella 160 Portable Lamp is a rechargeable table lamp by Verner Panton, first launched in 2021. It is a downscaled version of the original Panthella design and is 160 mm in diameter. It gives a glare-free, soft and comfortable light.
Construction
- Opal shade of injection moulded acrylic (PMMA) or ABS; base of injection moulded recycled polycarbonate or ABS
- Built-in LED, 2700K, 2.5 W, 150 lumens in the opal white variant
- Rechargeable and replaceable Li-Ion 18650 battery (3100 mAh) with USB-C charging
- Touch switch on the top nut with step dimming
Specifications
- Ø 160 x H 241 mm
- Weight: 0.9 lbs
- Battery lifetime: 8.5 hours at 100%
Story
Touch switch on the top nut
The current Panthella 160 Portable lamp has a button integrated into the top, inspired by the playful and experimental Danish architect Verner Panton. Touching the top nut adjusts the brightness and turns the light on or off. A medium press powers the lamp off, and a long press locks or unlocks it.
Battery and replaceable parts
The lamp is recharged with a USB cord and has a replaceable battery. Fully charged, it gives approximately 8.5 hours of light at 100% and up to 79 hours when dimmed to 10%. The built-in LED light source and the battery can be replaced with original Louis Poulsen parts.
Reduced from the original Panthella
Verner Panton designed the original Panthella lamp in 1971; the Panthella 160 Portable lamp and its colours are based on it as a downscaled version.
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Collection
Panthella
The Panthella family by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen: opal-shade lamps in floor, table and portable sizes, in opal and opaque colours, built to last.
