Image source: Louis Poulsen — PH 3/2 Academy
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PH 3/2 Academy
Three-light chrome pendant with 30 cm opal glass top shades by Poul Henningsen
681 × 345 × 681 mm
Approx. $5,700 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Description
Overview
The PH 3/2 Academy has three lights on a High Lustre Chrome Plated brass frame with hand-blown opal glass shades. It is a Poul Henningsen design from Louis Poulsen.
Construction
- Three lights, each with a 30 cm top shade and lower shades from the PH 2/2 model
- Opal glass hand-blown in three layers, sandblasted on its inner side
- High lustre chrome plated extruded brass frame and suspension
- Black fabric-covered cord with chrome canopy
Specifications
- Ø 26.8 in x H 13.6 in
- Three E12 light sources, 3 x 40 W, not included; 721 lm
- 12 ft cord
Story
A hybrid of two sizes
Each of the three lights has a 30 cm top shade, but the lower shades come from the 2/2 model. Hybrids like this were introduced so that pendants could hang lower. The numbers in the PH range refer to the shade size, and the Academy in production today was launched in 2000.
Glass and light
The three lights follow the reflective three-shade system, which directs the majority of the light downwards. The mouth-blown opal glass is sandblasted matt on the inside.
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