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Louis Poulsen PH 3½-2½ Glass Table Lamp

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Regular price $ 1,950.00

Louis Poulsen PH 3½-2½ Colour Table Lamp

Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system during 1925/1926. The first lights using the system were designed for an exhibition in Paris. His work with Louis Poulsen continued until his death in 1967. Throughout his life, PH sought to create glare-free lighting; aiming to direct light where it was most needed, and creating soft shadows while using incandescent bulbs as a light source. The PH 2/1 Pendant is a member of the three-shade family and is one of 19 versions available today. Approximately one thousand models have been produced over the years and consisted of table, floor and wall lamps, as well as a number of chandeliers, which were popular in the 30s for lighting private homes with high ceilings.

PH was the first person to pursue a scientific approach to light and use the logarithmic spiral as a basis. By using a design based on the logarithmic spiral, he achieved even distribution of light over the entire curve of the shade. This even light distribution, together with the diffuse reflection through the glass, made it possible to control glare and shadow. Each shade reduces the amount of light equally due to their distance from the light source. The PH light model numbers refer to the shade size. Each top shade had a corresponding set of middle and lower shades. In the pure models, such as the 2/2, the top shade has a size of about 20 cm, with corresponding lower shades. The PH 2/1 Pendant consists of an approximately 20 cm top shade, but uses lower shades from the 1/1 model. These hybrid models were introduced due to the desire to hang the pendants at lower heights.

The louvre is 100% glare-free, with a design based on the principle of a reflective three-shade system, which directs most of the light downwards. For some variants, the top shade is made of deep drawn aluminum with white inner surface that ensures gentle, downward light distribution. The two bottom handblown opal glass shades ensure a large glare-free light surface, making optimum use of the light source to provide comfortable, functional lighting.

    Features

    • PH Collection
    • Designed by Poul Henningsen, 1925/1926
    • Suitable for indoor use
    • Switch: In-line on/off switch provided
    • Glare-free light
    • Symmetric light distribution downwards
    • Timeless and iconic design
    • Comfortable downward light
    • Rolled edge on top shade
    • 120V E26 (medium base) type A19 Incandescent lamp (watts pending on size of fixture) can also be used
    • UL Listed
    • Dry Rated: Suitable for indoor use
    • Available in Chrome, Black Metalized or Brass finish

    Size

    • 13" Dia x 17.7"H
    • Cord Length: 144"

    Materials

    • Shades: Handblown white opal glass
    • Top plate: Black metalized or high luster chrome plated, spun brass
    • Base and stem: Black metalized or high luster chrome plated, brass

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