Louis Poulsen

PH 3/3 Centenary Pendant

$2,210.00
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Suspended between history and modernity, the PH 3/3 Centenary Pendant celebrates the extraordinary relationship between light, glass, and form. Originally conceived through Poul Henningsen’s revolutionary System PH in 1926, this special edition by Louis Poulsen pairs a luminous amber upper shade with two delicate white opal shades, each mouth-blown and carefully finished to soften the passage of light. The result is a warm, atmospheric glow above and beautifully diffused, glare-free illumination below. Aged brass suspension details, complete with decorative thumbscrews inspired by the original 1926 design, lend the pendant a distinctly vintage character, while allowing the light source to be adjusted for optimal positioning. Equally captivating above a dining table or illuminating a quiet corner, this pendant is a graceful expression of a century of Danish lighting innovation.

Designer Poul Henningsen
Manufacturer Louis Poulsen
Collection PH Centenary Edition
Design Heritage Based on Poul Henningsen’s System PH, developed in 1926
Diameter 11.2"
Height 12.1"
Shade System Three-shade System PH with proportional 3:2:1 reflector arrangement
Light Source E26 socket, bulb not included
Light Distribution Warm ambient upward illumination through the amber upper shade, with soft, diffused, glare-free downward light through the white opal lower shades
Cord Length 12' / 365.76 cm
Cord Dark brown fabric-covered power cord, 3-conductor, 18 AWG
Canopy Lacquered aged brass canopy included
Light Source Adjustment Adjustable light source height with decorative thumbscrews inspired by the original 1926 suspension design
Compliance cULus certified, suitable for dry locations
Upper Shade Mouth-blown, four-layered amber-colored glass with a glossy exterior and sandblasted matte white interior
Lower Shades Mouth-blown, three-layered white opal glass with glossy exteriors and sandblasted matte white interiors
Diffuser Frosted glass
Suspension Aged brass with fine brushed hairlines and a protective lacquered finish
Brass Finish Brushed aged brass, lacquered to preserve its distinctive patina
Glass Finish Glossy amber and white opal exteriors with sandblasted matte white interiors for comfortable light diffusion
Construction Three-shade reflective system with adjustable suspension detailing inspired by Poul Henningsen’s original 1926 design