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If you’re looking for creative ways to illuminate your spaces, check out Louis Poulsen’s latest release: the Panthella 160 Portable, now available in 13 striking colors.
First introduced in 2021, the Panthella 160 Portable reimagines the original Panthella table lamp—designed by renowned Danish architect and designer Verner Panton in 1971—as a compact, rechargeable model. Its cordless design allows you to easily move it from room to room, brightening your favorite spaces with ease.
The original Panthella table lamp featured a translucent opal white shade. The latest edition expands the palette with a range of colors—from soft shades like rose and beige to bold hues like orange, yellow, and blue. This series also comes in various finishes, including chrome, opal, and opaque.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Panthella 160 Portable delivers exceptional functionality. A touch-activated button at the top lets users effortlessly adjust brightness or turn the lamp on and off with a simple tap. Meanwhile, its glare-free, sculptural glow provides illumination that is easy on the eyes.
The Panthella Playground
From March 28 to 30, the focus_ concept showroom was transformed into the Panthella Playground—an interactive space showcasing Louis Poulsen’s Panthella 160 Portable lamps and Panthella table lamps while inviting guests to engage in nostalgic, fun activities.
Guests tested their luck at the claw machine for a chance to win exciting prizes from Focus Global. They also indulged in childhood favorites from the popcorn and cotton candy booths. To capture the moment, visitors could have their photos taken at a retro-inspired photo booth.
This playful setup reflected Verner Panton’s bold and imaginative design, offering an experience that went beyond aesthetics—allowing people to engage with design in a truly immersive way.
Pioneering Light and Form
Established in 1874, this Danish design lighting manufacturer has been crafting iconic pieces that embody form and function. Louis Poulsen has collaborated with prominent designers like Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Øivind Slaatto, Olafur Eliasson, Oki Sato, and Anne Boysen. Each piece showcases sustainable craftsmanship, top-notch materials, and innovative designs, creating a strong legacy of timeless luxury lighting.
Louis Poulsen is distributed in the Philippines by Focus Global Inc. Visit the Louis Poulsen showroom at 10th Floor, Twenty-Four Seven McKinley, Bonifacio Global City. Taguig.
Curated for the Modern Home
focus_ is Focus Global Inc.’s first concept store, showcasing consumer products such as lamps, mattresses, kitchen appliances, and other home essentials from renowned brands like Louis Poulsen, KitchenAid, Oster, Brumate, Tempur, Posturepedic, and Philips.
Following the Panthella 160 Portable collection display, more exciting setups will be unveiled soon, so make sure to visit the store and explore them. focus_ is located at R3, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City.
Photos courtesy of Focus Global Inc.
Read more: The Best of Louis Poulsen Lighting Fixtures
Frequently Asked Questions
The Panthella 160 Portable is a compact, rechargeable reimagining of the iconic table lamp designed by Verner Panton in 1971. Unlike the original corded version, this cordless model allows for easy movement between rooms, offering a portable lighting solution for modern spaces. It maintains the sculptural, glare-free aesthetic of the classic design while adding the convenience of a lithium-ion battery for flexible placement anywhere in the home.
The latest edition of the Panthella 160 Portable is available in 13 striking colors, ranging from soft tones like rose and beige to vibrant hues such as orange, yellow, and blue. Customers can also choose from various finishes, including classic opal, high-gloss chrome, and opaque. This expanded palette allows design enthusiasts to select a fixture that perfectly complements their specific interior style and color scheme.
This lamp features a touch-activated button located at the top of the shade, enabling users to turn the light on and off or adjust brightness levels with a simple tap. Its sculptural design ensures a glare-free glow that provides comfortable, eye-friendly illumination for any setting. The combination of easy touch controls and a rechargeable battery makes it a highly functional piece of “pioneer light” that balances form with modern utility.
You can experience the Panthella collection at the Focus Global Inc. showroom located on the 10th floor of Twenty-Four Seven McKinley in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Additionally, the collection is featured at focus_, a concept store located at R3, Power Plant Mall in Rockwell Center, Makati City. These locations offer immersive displays where visitors can explore the sustainable craftsmanship and innovative lighting designs of the Danish manufacturer.
The Panthella lamp was created by renowned Danish architect and designer Verner Panton, who was famous for his bold, imaginative, and futuristic approach to form. His collaboration with Louis Poulsen resulted in timeless pieces that prioritize both aesthetic beauty and functional quality. Today, his work continues to influence modern luxury lighting, as seen in the playful and iconic silhouettes of the expanded Panthella portable series.
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