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Enigma Pendant
Floating concentric shades held by ultra-thin wires, launched in 2003
422 × 744 × 422 mm
2003
Approx. $1,300 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Description
Overview
The Enigma Pendant is designed by Shoichi Uchiyama for Louis Poulsen. The Enigma 425 was launched in 2003 as the first step in a reinterpretation of the traditional chandelier concept. It comes in 2 colours: a brushed aluminium colour and black.
Construction
- Thin layers of concentric circles and floating acrylic shades held up by ultra-thin stainless steel wires
- Cone and pendant tube in lacquered or wet painted aluminium
- Cord of 12 ft (2-conductor, 18 AWG) and a canopy
- One 1/50W PAR16 GU10 light source, supplied separately
Specifications
- Ø 16.6 x H 29.3 in
- Weight: 2.5 lbs
- 424 lumens, IP20
Story
A new reading of the chandelier
The Enigma 425 was launched in 2003 as the first step in a reinterpretation of the traditional chandelier concept. Thin layers of concentric circles and shades that float on ultra-thin wires give a transparent and light expression. The name Enigma means "mystery" and refers to the floating shades that appear to float when viewed from a distance.
Light and colour
The fixture emits glare-free, soft, comfortable downward light, with a matt upper surface that diffuses the light and a shiny lower surface for reflection. In 2018 the original aluminium version was supplemented with a new black version, which spreads a calm and atmospheric light.