PH Snowball Pendant

The PH Snowball Pendant by Louis Poulsen is one of Poul Henningsen’s most sculptural and sophisticated lighting designs. Originally created in 1958 and presented alongside the now-iconic PH 5 Pendant, this design remained largely overlooked until its reintroduction in 1983. Today, it is recognized as one of the most visually striking expressions of Henningsen’s lifelong pursuit of glare-free illumination, combining technical precision with a dramatic architectural presence. Constructed from eight carefully positioned aluminum shades, this pendant utilizes Henningsen’s renowned reflective lighting principles to distribute light evenly in every direction. The fixture emits a soft, diffuse glow while shielding the light source from direct view, creating exceptional visual comfort. Glossy exterior surfaces interact beautifully with matte white interiors, producing subtle reflections that enhance the lamp's sculptural form. When illuminated, the upper portion of the pendant glows softly while the lower section remains visually darker, emphasizing the fixture’s distinctive layered silhouette.