Louis Poulsen Ph 3½-3 Pale Rose Brass Suspended chandelier 33 cm pink

The System PH was created to provide efficient, more pleasant and completely glare-free lighting in homes as electric light began to replace candle chandeliers and kerosene lamps in the late 1920s. The commercial sector and public administrations were the first to appreciate the extremely functional and ultra-modern appearance of the PH lamp. However, in most homes, the lamp of choice was still the chandelier over the dining table, now electric and equipped with silky shades. With his three-screen reflective system, Poul Henningsen wanted to demonstrate that the same atmosphere as kerosene lamps could be achieved without compromising the quality of the lighting. However, many wanted a warmer and more welcoming light than that spread by light bulbs at the time. Silk still made the light softer and created the atmosphere, but at the expense of the quality of the light. For Henningsen and Louis Poulsen this problem turned into an opportunity to reach private customers. Around 1930, Louis Poulsen launched a large series of PH lamps. Made specifically for domestic use, many were smaller in size, suitable for any environment and less expensive than the classic PH lamps of the time. To give more warmth and personality to the home, all the new lamps were available in amber, red and yellow glass, in addition to the classic variants with opal white, opaque or metal screens. The series was a huge success. The PH 3½-3 Pale Rose Brass Table is suitable for our times, where discreet but clear lighting is often preferred in a welcoming environment. Poul Henningsen also had a thing for pale pink and the way it could diversify the look of a lamp and its light. Around the same time, he created Rosa Septima, a particularly delicate variant of Septima, his extraordinary seven-screen glass crown. Thirty years later, he used the same light pink hue on the inner sides of the elegant copper screens of the iconic PH Artichoke. Today, the dimensions of the PH 3½-3 Brass Pale Rose pendant give it an almost universal versatility, making it suitable for places where a touch of style is appreciated as well as a uniform and very subtle distribution of light. The soft curves, the unique silhouette of the three-shade lamp, combined with the pale pink color, the light edges and the white textile cable make it stand out in any environment. While it looks very distinctive on its own, it is even more impressive when arranged in a row, even unlit, where the polished surface of the delicate, mouth-blown Italian glass reflects its surroundings. As in 1930, the suspension has an elegant brass part which over time forms a patina and gives additional character to the lamp. To maintain the original brass finish, you may polish the lamp carefully from time to time.

Lighting system

The luminaire is based on Poul Henningsen's famous three-screen system and reflects the light downwards, while diffusing a soft brightness. The pale pink mouth-blown opaline glass screens are shiny on the top and opaque sandblasted opaline white on the bottom, for a delicate and romantic light.

< strong>Materials and finish

Materials: Screens: Pale pink four-layer blown glass, polished on the outside, sandblasted on the inside. Suspension: Brass, brushed and untreated with fine lines. Over time, untreated brass may change and form a patina.

Finish: Untreated brushed brass with fine lines. Pale pink glass with white sandblasted interior.

Dimensions and measurements

Width x height x length (mm) 327 x 219 x 327 Maximum 2.3 kg

Class and light source

IP20 protection degree. Insulation class II without earthing.

1x60W E27 Light source

Mounting

Type of suspension: white textile cable 2 x 0.75 mm2. Cable length: 3.2m. Rosette: yes.

Information

The brass is not treated. This leads to a change in the surface over time and the formation of a patina if it is not polished.