Louis Poulsen PH Snowball Pendant Light

Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen | Designer: Poul Henningsen

Designed Around Light

Poul Henningsen designed the PH Snowball in 1958, first exhibiting it alongside the PH 5 at the Danish Museum of Decorative Art. It passed largely unnoticed at the time - only entering production in 1983, when it was finally recognised as the considered, quietly radical object it had always been. Like all of Henningsen's work, it was built around a single principle: light that is beautiful, glare-free, and precisely directed.

Shade by Shade

The Snowball's overlapping aluminium shades screen the bulb from view and distribute its light around the pendant. White inner surfaces reflect light between the layers, bringing the upper shades into relief while leaving shadows beneath. The original White finish has a high-gloss exterior; Soft White offers a quieter, less glossy alternative, alongside Dusty Blue and Dusty Green.

In Your Home

At 40cm in diameter, the Snowball has enough presence to anchor a dining area without dominating the room. Hang one above a round table, or use a pair along a longer surface. Its open, layered silhouette also works well above a sideboard or in an entrance where it can be appreciated from different angles.

Specifications

• Dimensions: Diameter: 40cm × Height: 39cm
• Light source: E27 bulb, not included
• Cord: 4m; canopy included
• IP rating: IP20 | Class I (earthed)

First exhibited alongside the PH 5 Pendant Light in 1958. Part of the Louis Poulsen PH Lights collection.