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PH 3½-2½ Floor Lamp
Floor lamp with three hand-blown opal glass shades and a foot switch by Poul Henningsen
330 × 1300 × 330 mm
2002
Approx. $2,600 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The PH 3½-2½ Floor Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen has three hand-blown opal glass shades, a stem and a base, with an on/off foot switch on the cord.
Materials and fittings
- Shades of hand-blown three-layered opal glass, sandblasted on the inner side
- Base and top plate of spun brass and stem of steel, in this variant high lustre chrome plated
- Cord of 11 ft with a plug and an on/off foot switch
Specifications
- Ø 13 in x H 51.2 in
- Weight 24.4 lbs
- Takes an A-19/medium bulb (not supplied): 15 W, 120 V, 971 lm
Story
Poul Henningsen's floor version
In the PH naming the numbers stand for shade sizes. The PH 3½-2½ Floor has a top shade of approximately 35 cm, with lower shades. In its current form this floor lamp was introduced in 2002.
Light from the glass
The three-shade system is reflective and sends the majority of the light downwards. The glass shades are glossy on top and sandblasted matte below, giving a soft and diffused light.
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