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Press Medium Sphere Pendant
A ribbed pressed glass sphere pendant, 30 cm in diameter
300 × 300 × 300 mm
2020
China
9.4 kg
Approx. $1,200 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Press Medium Sphere Pendant in Clear Pressed Glass (code PRP11CLUL) is a glass pendant with a ribbed, gloss shade 30 cm in diameter. Year of design 2020; produced in China.
Construction
The shade is pressed glass, and a tensile cable supports it. The cable is clear and 250 cm long, with a clear ceiling rose.
Specifications
- Shade: diameter 30 cm (11.8 in)
- Weight: 9.4 kg (20.7 lb)
- Module: integrated 6W LED, included, 2700K, 800 lm, with CRI over 90
- Mains: 100-120V, 50-60Hz, leading and trailing edge dimming
- Class: IP20, indoor; T24, FCC, cULus
Story
Molten glass at 1,200 degrees
Molten glass at 1,200 degrees C goes into moulds and is formed under immense pressure into an exceptionally durable, heavyweight shade. This medium sphere weighs 9.4 kg.
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