Image source: Louis Poulsen — PH 2/1 Portable Lamp
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PH 2/1 Portable Lamp
Cordless three-shade table lamp in opal glass with a brass metallised base and dim-to-warm LED
200 × 360 × 200 mm
Approx. $1,800 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The PH 2/1 Portable Lamp is a cordless version of the petite PH 2/1 table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen. Its mouth-blown opal glass shades, built on the three-shade principle, sit on a stem and base finished in brass metallised aluminium.
Construction
- Opal glass shades, hand-blown in three layers and sandblasted on the inside
- Top plate, body and base in aluminium, brass metallised
- Switch on the base, with a white indicator light while charging
Specifications
- Built-in LED, dim-to-warm 1800-2700K, 289 lumen
- Stepless dimming, or four steps at 5%, 20%, 45% and 100%
- Rechargeable, replaceable Lipo battery with a lifetime of 5.5 hours at 100%
- 1.5 m USB-A/USB-C cord, supplied without an adaptor
- Ingress protection IP44, electric shock protection III
- Weight 1.3 lbs
Story
A cordless PH 2/1
The PH 2/1 Portable is the cordless counterpart of the classic petite PH 2/1 table lamp. It keeps the mouth-blown opal glass shades, and the stem and base are made in either high-lustre chrome or metallised brass.
Glare-free light by design
Poul Henningsen worked to create glare-free light, to direct light where it is most needed and to create soft shadows. The PH 2/1 Portable is built on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which gives harmonious, glare-free lighting, and its dim-to-warm function adjusts the light for different activities.
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