Louis Poulsen PH 3/3 Aged Brass Opal Pendant Light
Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen | Designer: Poul Henningsen
A Whole Lamp in Aged Brass
Poul Henningsen spent his career solving a single problem: how to produce light that is genuinely comfortable to live with. The answer, developed in 1926, was a three-shade system in which every surface angle is calculated to redirect and soften the output of the bulb — eliminating glare entirely while preserving warmth. The numbering in each PH design refers directly to the shade sizes; the PH 3/3 takes its name from its 300mm top shade, with the middle and lower shades scaled in a 3:2:1 ratio.
Henningsen described this configuration as a ‘whole’ sized lamp — compact in form, but engineered to perform at height. It is designed to be hung high in a space, where it integrates quietly into the room while casting a warm, diffused light downward.
The middle and lower shades are mouth-blown in three-layered opal white glass — glossy on the exterior, sandblasted matte within — producing a soft, even light distribution with no visible hot spots. The aged brass top shade has a white-painted inner surface that directs a delicate, mainly downward light. A frosted glass bottom diffuser is included, further softening the output at the base of the fitting. The aged brass finish carries fine hairlines and is lacquered to preserve its character over time.
- Light source: Max 1 × 70W E27 (not included)
- Top shade, suspension & canopy: Aged brass with fine hairlines, lacquered
- Glass shades: Mouth-blown three-layer white opal glass, glossy exterior / sandblasted matte interior
- Bottom diffuser: Frosted glass (included)
- Cord: 4m black textile, 2 × 0.75mm²
- Weight: Max 2.1kg
- IP20
Also available as the PH 3/2 Aged Brass Opal Table Lamp and the PH 2/2 Luna Aged Brass Opal Table Lamp. Part of the Louis Poulsen PH Lights collection.
Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen | Designer: Poul Henningsen
A Whole Lamp in Aged Brass
Poul Henningsen spent his career solving a single problem: how to produce light that is genuinely comfortable to live with. The answer, developed in 1926, was a three-shade system in which every surface angle is calculated to redirect and soften the output of the bulb — eliminating glare entirely while preserving warmth. The numbering in each PH design refers directly to the shade sizes; the PH 3/3 takes its name from its 300mm top shade, with the middle and lower shades scaled in a 3:2:1 ratio.
Henningsen described this configuration as a ‘whole’ sized lamp — compact in form, but engineered to perform at height. It is designed to be hung high in a space, where it integrates quietly into the room while casting a warm, diffused light downward.
The middle and lower shades are mouth-blown in three-layered opal white glass — glossy on the exterior, sandblasted matte within — producing a soft, even light distribution with no visible hot spots. The aged brass top shade has a white-painted inner surface that directs a delicate, mainly downward light. A frosted glass bottom diffuser is included, further softening the output at the base of the fitting. The aged brass finish carries fine hairlines and is lacquered to preserve its character over time.
- Light source: Max 1 × 70W E27 (not included)
- Top shade, suspension & canopy: Aged brass with fine hairlines, lacquered
- Glass shades: Mouth-blown three-layer white opal glass, glossy exterior / sandblasted matte interior
- Bottom diffuser: Frosted glass (included)
- Cord: 4m black textile, 2 × 0.75mm²
- Weight: Max 2.1kg
- IP20
Also available as the PH 3/2 Aged Brass Opal Table Lamp and the PH 2/2 Luna Aged Brass Opal Table Lamp. Part of the Louis Poulsen PH Lights collection.
Original: $1,104.65
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$386.63Description
Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen | Designer: Poul Henningsen
A Whole Lamp in Aged Brass
Poul Henningsen spent his career solving a single problem: how to produce light that is genuinely comfortable to live with. The answer, developed in 1926, was a three-shade system in which every surface angle is calculated to redirect and soften the output of the bulb — eliminating glare entirely while preserving warmth. The numbering in each PH design refers directly to the shade sizes; the PH 3/3 takes its name from its 300mm top shade, with the middle and lower shades scaled in a 3:2:1 ratio.
Henningsen described this configuration as a ‘whole’ sized lamp — compact in form, but engineered to perform at height. It is designed to be hung high in a space, where it integrates quietly into the room while casting a warm, diffused light downward.
The middle and lower shades are mouth-blown in three-layered opal white glass — glossy on the exterior, sandblasted matte within — producing a soft, even light distribution with no visible hot spots. The aged brass top shade has a white-painted inner surface that directs a delicate, mainly downward light. A frosted glass bottom diffuser is included, further softening the output at the base of the fitting. The aged brass finish carries fine hairlines and is lacquered to preserve its character over time.
- Light source: Max 1 × 70W E27 (not included)
- Top shade, suspension & canopy: Aged brass with fine hairlines, lacquered
- Glass shades: Mouth-blown three-layer white opal glass, glossy exterior / sandblasted matte interior
- Bottom diffuser: Frosted glass (included)
- Cord: 4m black textile, 2 × 0.75mm²
- Weight: Max 2.1kg
- IP20
Also available as the PH 3/2 Aged Brass Opal Table Lamp and the PH 2/2 Luna Aged Brass Opal Table Lamp. Part of the Louis Poulsen PH Lights collection.
