Panthella 250 Table

Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, 1971.

The Panthella was designed by Verner Panton in 1971 as one of the most complete expressions of his design philosophy — organic form, singular material, total visual unity. The original floor lamp presented a mushroom silhouette of almost comic exuberance: a large acrylic globe on a curved stem, the two forms merging seamlessly without joints or seams. The Panthella 250 is the table version of that original, scaled to a more intimate format that retains every proportional quality of the floor lamp in a bedside or desktop context.

The diffuser is mouth-blown opal glass, giving it a translucency and warmth that plastic alternatives cannot replicate. The stem and base are steel with a metallic finish. The current version incorporates a dimmable LED source for energy efficiency without compromising the quality of the diffused light. Available in a wide range of finishes including white, chrome, brass, rose, and various matte colours. The Panthella 250 is compact enough for a nightstand but visually assertive enough to function as the primary decorative object in a room.

About the Designer

Verner Panton (1926–1998) was a Danish designer of radical imagination who rejected the rectilinear conventions of Scandinavian modernism in favour of flowing, biomorphic forms and saturated colour. His Panton Chair (1960) was the first single-material, single-form injection-moulded plastic chair. He remains one of the most influential figures in 20th-century furniture and product design.

Specifications

Designer: Verner Panton

Year: 1971 (Panthella 250 table version)

Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen, Denmark

Material: Mouth-blown opal glass diffuser, steel stem and base

Finishes: White, Chrome, Brass, Rose, and additional lacquered options

Dimensions: Ø 25 cm × H 35.6 cm

Light source: Integrated LED, dimmable

Country of manufacture: Denmark

Warranty: 5 years (Louis Poulsen)

Lead time: 10–14 weeks from order confirmation.

Available Through Le Belle Arti

Le Belle Arti is an authorized Louis Poulsen dealer serving Edmonton and Calgary. Contact us at info@lebellearti.com or visit either showroom.

For full specifications, materials, and configuration options, visit the Louis Poulsen official website.

Material: Acrylic globe, steel stem | Light source: LED | Diameter: 250 mm | Style: Table lamp | Year: 1971 | Collection: Panthella

Louis Weisdorf (1927–2022) was a Danish designer and architect who created the Panthella lamp for Louis Poulsen in 1971. Its mushroom-like acrylic globe on a curved steel stem has become one of the most beloved Scandinavian design icons.

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