Poul Henningsen PH Louvre Olive Green Pendant Light Louis Poulsen Danish Vintage

This exceptional PH Louvre pendant by Poul Henningsen is a rare sculptural example of Danish lighting design at its most architectural. Developed as part of Henningsen’s lifelong exploration of glare-free illumination, the Louvre model is distinguished by its complex, tiered shade system, designed to precisely control and soften light through layered diffusion rather than concealment.
 
Executed here in a striking olive green lacquered metal, the pendant departs from the more commonly encountered white versions, giving it a distinctly mid-century modern presence with strong period character. While standard production favoured neutral finishes, a small number were manufactured in alternative colours—such as green, yellow, and other variants—typically for public or institutional settings (including schools), or produced as special commissions.
 
 These colourways were never widely distributed and remain comparatively rare.
The concentric horizontal blades are carefully proportioned around a central cylindrical aluminium core, allowing light to escape gently in all directions while eliminating direct glare. When illuminated, the fixture produces a warm, atmospheric glow, with subtle reflections between the shades enhancing depth and visual rhythm.
 
Manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark, this piece reflects the brand’s uncompromising standards of metalwork and finish. The original white ceiling canopy is present, and the lamp retains its authentic construction details, including the stamped Louis Poulsen mark, confirming originality. The form remains crisp and well balanced, with the olive green surface showing only light, age-appropriate wear consistent with careful use.
 
Highly sculptural even when unlit, the PH Louvre functions equally as lighting and object. It is ideal for collectors seeking an architectural focal point above a dining table, in a stairwell, or within a minimalist interior where its layered geometry can be fully appreciated.