PH 2/1 Pendant

Overview

The PH 2/1 Pendant is a pendant by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen, built from three hand-blown opal glass shades on a metallised spun aluminium suspension.

Construction

• Opal glass shade set, hand-blown in three layers, inner side sandblasted
• Spun aluminium suspension, metallised or high lustre chrome plated
• Adjustable socket position for the correct lamp position
• White canopy for a 4 in octagonal outlet box

Specifications

• Ø 7.9 in x H 5.5 in
• 3.3 lbs
• G16.5/IF candelabra light source, not included; 286 lm, 10 W system wattage
• 12 ft fabric cord, black on the Black Metallised version

A three-shade pendant

Poul Henningsen designed the three-shade system during 1925/1926, and the first lights using it were designed for an exhibition in Paris. The PH 2/1 Pendant is a member of that family and one of 19 versions available today.

Glass and light

The opal glass is blown by hand in three layers, gloss above and sandblasted matte beneath. Light is mostly downward, with a soft glow cast horizontally and upwards, and the curvature of the shades limits the direct view of the lamp.

Three finishes

The suspension comes in Brass Metallised, Black Metallised or High Lustre Chrome Plated.