Image source: Louis Poulsen — Patera Oval Pendant
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Patera Oval Pendant
Flat ellipsoid pendant of diamond-shaped cells by Øivind Slaatto for low ceilings
500 × 361 × 500 mm
Approx. $1,900 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Description
Overview
The Patera Oval Pendant comes from Øivind Slaatto and Louis Poulsen. It is a flat circular pendant that looks like an oval from the side, made for spaces with limited ceiling height or where headroom is required.
Construction
- Shade of cut matt PVC foil in diamond-shaped cells
- White, opal, matt-coated polymer frame and suspension
- Round opening underneath for direct light
- Polymer diffuser plate, which can be used or left out
Specifications
- W 19.7 in x D 19.7 in x H 14.2 in
- 3.2 lbs
- E26 light source, 1x22 W, 1,017 lm, not included
Story
An ellipsoid from the Patera family
The Patera Oval is part of the Patera pendant family that Øivind Slaatto designed and launched in collaboration with Louis Poulsen in 2015. With the Oval, Slaatto and Louis Poulsen aimed at a pendant with a light, minimalistic form that brings a timeless yet modern look to a functional fixture.
A flat form with a round opening
The Oval does not make a sphere but a flat circular form, inspired by the organic shapes of an ellipsoid. The round opening directs light toward the surface below with a soft transition toward the reflected light. Its flat, minimalist design suits spaces with limited ceiling height, and it can also hang high or above a dining table to create a spacious feeling between table and ceiling.
