Few lamps are as instantly recognisable as the Panthella. Designed by Verner Panton in 1971 for Louis Poulsen, its mushroom silhouette has become one of the most iconic shapes in lighting history. Over fifty years later, the Panthella family has grown from a single floor lamp into a full collection spanning six sizes — from the pocket-sized Panthella 160 Portable to the commanding Panthella Floor.
If you're considering a Panthella for your Hong Kong home, this guide breaks down every model so you can pick the right one.
Verner Panton originally envisioned the Panthella as a floor lamp. The design was radical for its time: both the trumpet-shaped base and the hemispherical shade act as reflectors, bouncing light inward to create a soft, completely glare-free glow. There are no visible light sources, no harsh edges — just a warm pool of light.
The organic, flowing form is pure Panton. He was obsessed with curves and believed furniture and lighting should feel alive. The Panthella delivers on that vision in a way that still feels fresh today.
The smallest Panthella is also the most versatile. At just 160mm (about 6 inches) in diameter, the Panthella 160 Portable is a rechargeable LED lamp you can move from your bedside to the dining table to the balcony. A single charge lasts up to 9 hours.
It comes in a wide range of colours — from classic White Opal to bold Signal Blue, Pale Rose, and the new V3 Metallized finishes in Chrome and Brass. The metallized versions add a luxurious reflective quality that catches the light beautifully even when the lamp is off.
Best for: Bedside tables, restaurant tables, outdoor dining, travel. Perfect for Hong Kong apartments where flexibility matters.
The Panthella 250 is the bigger sibling of the 160. At 250mm diameter, it throws noticeably more light while remaining fully portable and rechargeable. It's the sweet spot if you want the convenience of wireless but need it to actually light a room corner or reading nook.
Like the 160, it's available in opal and opaque colours, plus the new V3 and V3 Metallized versions.
Best for: Living room side tables, home office desks, larger bedside setups. When the 160 feels too small but you still want portability.
Before the Portable versions existed, the Panthella Mini was the entry point to the collection. It's a wired table lamp (not rechargeable) with the classic opal acrylic shade. The light quality is slightly different from the portables — the acrylic shade creates a softer, more diffused glow throughout.
Best for: A permanent bedside or accent lamp where you don't need portability. The acrylic shade gives a warmer, more enveloping light than the metal-shade portables.
The Panthella 320 is a relatively recent addition to the family. At 320mm diameter, it sits between the Mini and the classic 400. It's available in both translucent grey and opal white acrylic, and it's wired (not portable).
Best for: Console tables, sideboards, larger desks. When you want more presence than the Mini but the 400 is too big for the space.
This is the original table lamp size that Panton designed alongside the floor lamp. At 400mm diameter, it's a proper statement piece. The opal acrylic shade creates a generous dome of warm light that fills a room corner beautifully.
The 400 is the version you see in most design magazines and hotel lobbies. It has the proportions Panton originally intended for a table lamp.
Best for: Living room feature lighting, hotel-style bedroom setups, reception desks. The definitive Panthella table lamp.
The floor lamp is where it all started. Standing at 1,305mm tall with a 500mm shade, the Panthella Floor is a sculptural presence in any room. The entire lamp — from the flared base to the dome shade — acts as one continuous light reflector.
In person, the scale is impressive. It anchors a living room the way a great armchair does.
Best for: Living rooms, reading corners, beside a sofa or lounge chair. The ultimate Panthella statement.
| Model | Diameter | Height | Power | Portable | Price Range (HKD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthella 160 Portable | 160mm | 234mm | Rechargeable LED | ✅ | From ~3,000 |
| Panthella 250 Portable | 250mm | 347mm | Rechargeable LED | ✅ | From ~4,500 |
| Panthella Mini | 250mm | 335mm | Wired | ❌ | From ~4,000 |
| Panthella 320 | 320mm | 438mm | Wired | ❌ | From ~7,000 |
| Panthella 400 | 400mm | 550mm | Wired | ❌ | From ~9,000 |
| Panthella Floor | 500mm | 1,305mm | Wired | ❌ | From ~25,000 |
Prices are approximate. Visit our store or contact us for current pricing.
Hong Kong apartments come with unique constraints — and the Panthella range actually addresses them well.
Small studio or micro-apartment? The Panthella 160 Portable is ideal. No wires, no permanent placement needed. Use it as a bedside lamp at night, move it to the dining table for dinner. One lamp, multiple roles.
Open-plan living/dining? A Panthella 400 on a sideboard or console creates a warm anchor point that defines the living area without taking up floor space.
Spacious living room? The Panthella Floor beside a lounge chair is the classic setup. Pair it with a Carl Hansen CH25 or an Ariake Kata Lounge for the full Scandinavian-meets-Japanese look.
Home office? The Panthella 250 Portable on your desk provides soft ambient light that complements your task lighting without glare.
The wired Panthella models (Mini, 320, 400, Floor) use opal acrylic shades that create a softer, more diffused light. The entire shade glows evenly.
The Portable models (160, 250) come in both opal and opaque/metal shade options. The metal shades direct light downward more, creating a focused pool rather than an all-around glow. The opal portable versions are closer to the classic look.
If you want the truest Panthella light experience, go wired with an acrylic shade. If you want flexibility and modern convenience, the Portables are hard to beat.
The latest additions to the family are the V3 Metallized versions in Chrome and Brass. These bring a new material expression to the Panthella — the metallic base catches ambient light and adds a jewellery-like quality. They're available in both 160 and 250 sizes.
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MyConcept is an authorized Louis Poulsen dealer in Hong Kong. We carry the full Panthella range — from the 160 Portable to the Floor lamp — in our Lee Garden showroom in Causeway Bay.
You can see the lamps in person, compare sizes and finishes side by side, and get advice on which model works best for your space. We also offer delivery across Hong Kong.
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MyConcept Hong Kong — Authorized Louis Poulsen dealer since 2018. Visit us at Lee Garden, Causeway Bay.
