Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen | Designer: Verner Panton, 1971

The Colours That Started It All

When Verner Panton introduced the Panthella in 1971, he did so in five colours that made an immediate statement - Blue Grey, Brown, Green, Orange, and Opal Red, each on a chrome base. Bold, playful, and unlike anything that had come before, the original Panthella was as much a sculptural object as it was a lamp. Both the trumpet-shaped stem and the hemispherical shade were designed to act as reflectors, bouncing soft, glare-free light through the opal glass in a way that felt entirely new.

The Originals Edition

To mark what would have been Verner Panton's 100th birthday, Louis Poulsen reintroduced those five original colourways in the Panthella 160 Portable - a cordless, rechargeable format that brings the same iconic form to wherever you need it. Windowsills, shelves, bedside tables, or outdoors - the IP44 rating means it moves freely between settings.

The opal glass shade diffuses light evenly, producing a warm, comfortable glow. A touch switch on the top nut steps through 10%, 33%, and 100% brightness. When fully charged, it runs for up to 8.5 hours at full power and up to 79 hours at its lowest setting.

Specifications

Light source: LED 2700K, 2.5W
Lumen output: 150lm (opal), 120lm (opaque)
Battery: Li-Ion 18650 (3100mAh), rechargeable and replaceable
Battery life: Up to 8.5 hrs at 100% | Up to 79 hrs at 10%
Charging: USB-C to USB-C, 2.5m cable included - adapter not included. Compatible with standard USB adapters (min. 1.5A) and QI wireless chargers (not included)
Charging time: 5 hours
IP rating: IP44
Weight: 0.4kg

Also available as the Panthella 250 Portable The Originals. Part of the Louis Poulsen Panthella Family collection.

Dimensions

Diameter: 160mm x Height: 241mm

Materials

Shades: Polymer (PMMA, acrylic) shades in coloured opal
Painted white inside
Base and Housing (painted): Injection moulded polycarbonate
Base and Housing (chrome): Injection moulded ABS
High lustre chrome plated

LP Panthella 160 Portable Lamp V3 Mounting Instructions

Description

Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen | Designer: Verner Panton, 1971

The Colours That Started It All

When Verner Panton introduced the Panthella in 1971, he did so in five colours that made an immediate statement - Blue Grey, Brown, Green, Orange, and Opal Red, each on a chrome base. Bold, playful, and unlike anything that had come before, the original Panthella was as much a sculptural object as it was a lamp. Both the trumpet-shaped stem and the hemispherical shade were designed to act as reflectors, bouncing soft, glare-free light through the opal glass in a way that felt entirely new.

The Originals Edition

To mark what would have been Verner Panton's 100th birthday, Louis Poulsen reintroduced those five original colourways in the Panthella 160 Portable - a cordless, rechargeable format that brings the same iconic form to wherever you need it. Windowsills, shelves, bedside tables, or outdoors - the IP44 rating means it moves freely between settings.

The opal glass shade diffuses light evenly, producing a warm, comfortable glow. A touch switch on the top nut steps through 10%, 33%, and 100% brightness. When fully charged, it runs for up to 8.5 hours at full power and up to 79 hours at its lowest setting.

Specifications

Light source: LED 2700K, 2.5W
Lumen output: 150lm (opal), 120lm (opaque)
Battery: Li-Ion 18650 (3100mAh), rechargeable and replaceable
Battery life: Up to 8.5 hrs at 100% | Up to 79 hrs at 10%
Charging: USB-C to USB-C, 2.5m cable included - adapter not included. Compatible with standard USB adapters (min. 1.5A) and QI wireless chargers (not included)
Charging time: 5 hours
IP rating: IP44
Weight: 0.4kg

Also available as the Panthella 250 Portable The Originals. Part of the Louis Poulsen Panthella Family collection.

Dimensions

Diameter: 160mm x Height: 241mm

Materials

Shades: Polymer (PMMA, acrylic) shades in coloured opal
Painted white inside
Base and Housing (painted): Injection moulded polycarbonate
Base and Housing (chrome): Injection moulded ABS
High lustre chrome plated

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LP Panthella 160 Portable Lamp V3 Mounting Instructions

Verner Panton

Name: Louis Poulsen Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp The Originals
Brand: Louis Poulsen
SKU: 5744171449
Price: 188.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Verner Panton (1926–1998) was a Danish designer renowned for his pioneering work in furniture design, interior design, and lighting. He is considered one of the most influential designers of the 20th century, particularly for his contributions to modern and avant-garde design.

His unique approach made him one of the most daring and experimental designers of his era, challenging conventions and changing the way we think about interior spaces and furniture.

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