Description
The PH 3/2 Academy pendant is a member of the PH 3-shade family, and the principle behind the PH 3-shade fixture was made in the winter of 1925-26 for a large exhibition hall in Copenhagen, Denmark called "Forum". This is what PH said about his new fixture in 1926: "The real innovation in the PH-fixture is that it produces lighting which is both glare free and economical. It is easy enough to create glare-free light, indirect and strongly shaded, if a portion of the light is allowed to be wasted, and it is equally easy to make fixtures which are highly efficient if you ignore the fact that they severely irritate the eye, but it is an art to make light both economical and glare free." The first fixtures were all made with metal shades, but PH also wanted to develop a variant of the fixture, which would show a light distribution curve with less downward lighting. The result was shades made in opal glass with a sandblasted underside. The glass shades allowed 12% of the light to penetrate and contribute to the overall lighting of the room while most of the light was still reflected outward and downward from the matte undersides of the shades. The PH3-shade system started out as a pendant but very quickly it also developed into other kinds of fixtures for tables, floors, walls and a great number of chandeliers. As a result of using different sizes, materials, surfaces, colors and light sources, more than a thousand variants were developed over the years.
Technical Info
Dimensions: W:68 x H 34.5 cm
Shades: Mouth-blown white opal glass.
Frame: High lustre chrome plated, extruded brass.
Suspension: High lustre chrome plated, extruded brass.
Suspension type: Cable 2x0,75mm_.
Canopy: Yes.
Cable length: 400cm.
Weight: Max. 6kg.
Class: Ingress protection IP20. Electric shock protection II w/o ground.
Light source: Max 3 x 40W E14
Shades: Mouth-blown white opal glass.
Frame: High lustre chrome plated, extruded brass.
Suspension: High lustre chrome plated, extruded brass.
Suspension type: Cable 2x0,75mm_.
Canopy: Yes.
Cable length: 400cm.
Weight: Max. 6kg.
Class: Ingress protection IP20. Electric shock protection II w/o ground.
Light source: Max 3 x 40W E14
FAQ
365 DAYS RETURN POLICY
If, for any reason, you are not fully satisfied with your item purchased from Skandium, you can return it within 365 days of delivery for a full refund. *Excluding ‘made to order’ & ‘Made for you’ items
BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
At Skandium we always strive to give our customers the best price possible - it is in our Scandinavian DNA. So, should you find the same product you are looking to purchase, or already have purchased, at a lower price at a UK based competitor, we will match in a heartbeat.
ESTIMATED DELIVERY LEAD TIMES
All items in stock will state ‘READY FOR IMMEDIATE DISPATCH’ directly below once your specific finish is selected. These items will usually be shipped on a next working day basis before 1 pm for parcel deliveries and 10-15 working days for larger furniture and delicate item deliveries.
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PH 3/2 Academy pendant lamp
By Louis Poulsen
The PH 3/2 Academy pendant is a member of the PH 3-shade family, and the principle behind the PH 3-shade fixture was made in the winter of 1925-26 for a large exhibition hall in Copenhagen, Denmark called "Forum". This is.
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✓ 365 days FREE return policy *
✓ Next-day delivery on in-stock accessories
✓ British-based customer service
✓ Based in London since 1999
Description
The PH 3/2 Academy pendant is a member of the PH 3-shade family, and the principle behind the PH 3-shade fixture was made in the winter of 1925-26 for a large exhibition hall in Copenhagen, Denmark called "Forum". This is what PH said about his new fixture in 1926: "The real innovation in the PH-fixture is that it produces lighting which is both glare free and economical. It is easy enough to create glare-free light, indirect and strongly shaded, if a portion of the light is allowed to be wasted, and it is equally easy to make fixtures which are highly efficient if you ignore the fact that they severely irritate the eye, but it is an art to make light both economical and glare free." The first fixtures were all made with metal shades, but PH also wanted to develop a variant of the fixture, which would show a light distribution curve with less downward lighting. The result was shades made in opal glass with a sandblasted underside. The glass shades allowed 12% of the light to penetrate and contribute to the overall lighting of the room while most of the light was still reflected outward and downward from the matte undersides of the shades. The PH3-shade system started out as a pendant but very quickly it also developed into other kinds of fixtures for tables, floors, walls and a great number of chandeliers. As a result of using different sizes, materials, surfaces, colors and light sources, more than a thousand variants were developed over the years.
Technical Info
Dimensions: W:68 x H 34.5 cm
Shades: Mouth-blown white opal glass.
Frame: High lustre chrome plated, extruded brass.
Suspension: High lustre chrome plated, extruded brass.
Suspension type: Cable 2x0,75mm_.
Canopy: Yes.
Cable length: 400cm.
Weight: Max. 6kg.
Class: Ingress protection IP20. Electric shock protection II w/o ground.
Light source: Max 3 x 40W E14
Shades: Mouth-blown white opal glass.
Frame: High lustre chrome plated, extruded brass.
Suspension: High lustre chrome plated, extruded brass.
Suspension type: Cable 2x0,75mm_.
Canopy: Yes.
Cable length: 400cm.
Weight: Max. 6kg.
Class: Ingress protection IP20. Electric shock protection II w/o ground.
Light source: Max 3 x 40W E14
FAQ
365 DAYS RETURN POLICY
If, for any reason, you are not fully satisfied with your item purchased from Skandium, you can return it within 365 days of delivery for a full refund. *Excluding ‘made to order’ & ‘Made for you’ items
BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
At Skandium we always strive to give our customers the best price possible - it is in our Scandinavian DNA. So, should you find the same product you are looking to purchase, or already have purchased, at a lower price at a UK based competitor, we will match in a heartbeat.
ESTIMATED DELIVERY LEAD TIMES
All items in stock will state ‘READY FOR IMMEDIATE DISPATCH’ directly below once your specific finish is selected. These items will usually be shipped on a next working day basis before 1 pm for parcel deliveries and 10-15 working days for larger furniture and delicate item deliveries.
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For small accessories, lightweight furniture & lighting items. If your ordered items are in stock we will ship them the same day or the following working day.

For large furniture and fragile items - once the ordered items have been received at our distribution center, your delivery will be booked with our very own white glove delivery team! This is a White-glove two-man delivery service that includes placement, assembly if required and rubbish removal.
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