Image source: Louis Poulsen — Patera Pendant
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Patera Pendant
Spherical Fibonacci pendant of hand-assembled diamond cells, designed by Øivind Slaatto
450 × 434 × 450 mm
2015
Approx. $1,800 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Øivind Slaatto is the designer of the Patera Pendant from Louis Poulsen, first launched in 2015. Its sphere is built from small diamond-shaped cells assembled by hand.
Construction
- Shade of cut matt PVC
- Fitting of matt-chromed brass and die-cast acrylic
- Glow free of glare from every angle above 45 degrees
- Downward light below, and upward light onto the ceiling
Specifications
- Ø 17.7 in x H 17.1 in
- 7.9 lbs
- A-19/IF medium light source, 1x100 W, 640 lm, not included
Story
Rethinking the chandelier
When creating the Patera, Øivind Slaatto aimed to redesign the classic chandelier, creating an interplay between light and shadow. He based the pendant on the mathematics of the Fibonacci sequence, and it was first launched in 2015.
A sphere of small cells
The 360-degree glow comes from many small diamond-shaped cells, each designed to reflect light and to vary the look of the pendant from every angle. Slaatto wanted a contemporary chandelier that gives homes and venues soft, dynamic, glare-free illumination, and the Patera creates a luminous focal point in any setting.
