{"product_id":"poul-henningsen-3-1-2-2-1-2-louis-poulsen-table-lamp","title":"Poul Henningsen 3 1\/2-2 1\/2 Louis Poulsen Table Lamp","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eAn icon of 20th-century lighting design, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"178\"\u003ePH 3½–2½ Glass Table Lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"201\"\u003ePoul Henningsen\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eLouis Poulsen\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the culmination of decades of research into how light should truly function in a space. First conceived in the late 1920s, this model is part of Henningsen’s revolutionary \u003cstrong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"429\"\u003ethree-shade system\u003c\/strong\u003e—a design that forever changed the way we experience electric light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eAt the core of Henningsen’s philosophy was a relentless pursuit: to \u003cstrong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eeliminate glare and create beautifully diffused, usable light\u003c\/strong\u003e. Through years of experimentation and precise calculations, he developed a system based on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"748\"\u003elogarithmic spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing each shade to reflect light evenly downward while softly illuminating the surrounding environment. The result is light that feels natural, balanced, and remarkably comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eThis example features \u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003emouth-blown, three-layer opal glass shades\u003c\/strong\u003e, glossy on the exterior and sandblasted beneath, producing a warm, uniform glow that is both functional and atmospheric. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003erare green top shade\u003c\/strong\u003e—no longer in production—adds a subtle depth and richness, elevating the lamp from a design classic to a true collector’s piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eOriginally introduced as an alternative to hanging lamps, the PH table lamp offers versatility for modern living. Whether placed on a desk, credenza, or bedside table, it provides \u003cstrong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eglare-free task lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e while contributing sculptural presence to the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eAdding to its provenance, this lamp was \u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003epreviously owned by Gwyneth Paltrow\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a unique story that intersects design history with contemporary culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eAt Hobbs Modern, we appreciate pieces that marry \u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eintellectual design with everyday usability\u003c\/strong\u003e—and this lamp does exactly that. It is not simply a light source, but a carefully engineered object designed to improve the quality of light in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hcz44a\" data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eDesigned by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003ePoul Henningsen\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eLouis Poulsen\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ac8qk9\" data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eModel: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003ePH 3½–2½ Table Lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xmaua5\" data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eOriginal three-shade system based on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003elogarithmic spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ux63gm\" data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eMouth-blown three-layer opal glass\u003c\/strong\u003e shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wfxddb\" data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003eGlossy exterior \/ matte underside for soft, even light distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wkba3g\" data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003eRare discontinued green top shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a0e5wp\" data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eProvides \u003cstrong data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eglare-free, balanced illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y2lkb5\" data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eSuitable for desk, bedside, or ambient lighting applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12y9aam\" data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eProvenance: Previously owned by Gwyneth Paltrow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003eTimeless, intelligent, and beautifully executed, the PH 3½–2½ table lamp remains one of the most important lighting designs ever created—just as relevant today as it was nearly a century ago.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45113274597429,"sku":"HM-260410-844","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/April_30_2026_part_3-2946.jpg?v=1777730339","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/poul-henningsen-3-1-2-2-1-2-louis-poulsen-table-lamp","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}