Image source: Louis Poulsen — OE Quasi Light
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OE Quasi Light
Large aluminium icosahedron pendant by Olafur Eliasson with an inner polycarbonate reflector
805 × 897 × 805 mm
Approx. $25,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Description
Overview
The OE Quasi Light is a large-scale pendant designed by Olafur Eliasson in partnership with Louis Poulsen. Two geometric shapes are interlinked: an aluminium frame outside and a white polycarbonate reflector inside.
Construction
- Outer frame in aluminium, shaped as an icosahedron with 20 triangular faces
- Inner reflector in injection-moulded polycarbonate, shaped as a dodecahedron with 12 pentagonal faces
- 12 LEDs in the inner vertices of the frame, with light guides along the inner edges
- Hung on a cord and 1 stainless steel aircraft cable
Specifications
- W 31.7 in x D 31.7 in x H 35.3 in
- 48.5 lbs
- Built-in LED, 2700 K, 2,950 lm at 118 W, dimmable 0-10 V
Story
Geometry and light
With the OE Quasi, Eliasson combines his long-time interest in geometry and light, and reinforces his and Louis Poulsen's shared idea that quality of lighting is essential to our lives. The complex shape of the pendant is perceived differently depending on where the observer stands.
Made to last
Eliasson has said: "I wanted to create a product that doesn't produce any waste and that, like many of Louis Poulsen's products, is something people will keep forever." The OE Quasi was created with sustainability in mind: the aluminium used is 90% recycled, the other materials are entirely recyclable, and the design allows parts to be replaced and recycled.