Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen | Designer: Verner Panton, 1971

The Original Panthella

The Panthella 400 Table Lamp is one of Verner Panton's most recognised designs - a lamp that has remained in continuous production since its introduction in 1971 and shows no signs of dating. Its appeal lies in the relationship between form and light: the hemispherical shade directs light downward onto the trumpet-shaped stem, which reflects it back upward and outward, producing a soft, diffused, glare-free glow that fills a room evenly.

The Design

The 400 is the original and largest of the Panthella table lamps - its 40cm shade giving it a presence that works well on console tables, sideboards, and larger desks. Its high-gloss opal acrylic shade and white polycarbonate base give it a clean, sculptural presence that sits comfortably in both contemporary and classic interiors. An on-cord switch keeps operation straightforward.

The V3 update retains Verner Panton’s familiar silhouette while refining the details, with a revised base design and a new LP cord switch. The white finish is coordinated across the Panthella collection, while improvements to the diffuser’s strength and the UV resistance of the socket housing and base enhance durability.

Specifications

• Dimensions: Shade diameter 40cm × Height 55cm (base diameter 25cm)
• Shade: Injection-moulded opal acrylic with a high-gloss finish, 40cm diameter
• Base and socket housing: Injection-moulded polycarbonate
• Cord: 2.5m white plastic cord with plug and LP switch
• Bulb: E27, max 28W (not supplied)

Part of the Louis Poulsen Panthella Family collection.